“For anyone who hears the word but does not carry it out is like a man who looks at his face in a mirror, and after observing himself goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like.” (James 1:23-24 BSB) “See how very much our Father loves us, for He calls us His children, and… Continue reading
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Eric’s Life Lesson # 10: “It’s never right to do wrong to do right.” (do what’s right, because it’s right, then do it right)
“There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death.” (Proverbs 14:12 BSB) “Do not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.” (Galatians 6:7 NKJV) “But Samuel replied, “What is more pleasing to the LORD: your burnt offerings and… Continue reading
Eric’s Life Lesson # 9: “Always say what you mean, and mean what you say.”
“But most of all, my brothers and sisters, never take an oath, by heaven or earth or anything else. Just say a simple yes or no, so that you will not sin and be condemned.” (James 5:12 NLT) “Again you have heard that it was said to those of old, ‘you shall not swear falsely,… Continue reading
Eric’s Life Lesson # 8: “Content but not satisfied”
“Not that I speak in regard to need, for I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content: I know how to be abased, and I know how to abound. Everywhere and in all things I have learned both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need.… Continue reading
Young Life In An Old Package
“..do not sorrow, for the joy of the LORD is your strength.” (Nehemiah 8:10 NKJV abbreviated) “Bless the LORD, O my soul; and all that is within me, bless His holy name! Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits: Who forgives all your iniquities, Who heals all your diseases, Who… Continue reading
Life Will Find A Way
“Whatever you do, work at it with your whole being, for the Lord and not for men.” (Colossians 3:23 BSB) “You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your strength.” (Deuteronomy 6:5 NKJV) “Study this Book of Instruction continually. Meditate on it day and night… Continue reading
Life Calling Clarified
“Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits, whether they are of God; because many false prophets have gone out into the world.” (1 John 4:1 NKJV) “We have also a more sure word of prophecy; whereunto ye do well to take heed, as unto a light that shineth in a dark place,… Continue reading
In Life, Sometimes A Step Back Is A Step Forward
“Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time.” (1 Peter 5:6 NKJV) “Pride goes before destruction, And a haughty spirit before a fall.” (Proverbs 16:18 NKJV) “But those who wait upon the LORD will renew their strength; they will mount up with wings like eagles; they… Continue reading
Life Or Death, The Choice Is Yours
“Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely; and may your whole spirit, soul, and body be preserved blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.” (1 Thessalonians 5:23 NKJV) “Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.” (3 John 1:2… Continue reading
Life Doesn’t Always Follow Your Planned Route
“When he came to himself…I will arise and go to my father…” (Luke 15:17-18 NKJV excerpts) “But Jonah got up and went in the opposite direction to get away from the LORD…” (Jonah 1:3 NLT abbreviated) “Where can I go from Your Spirit? Or where can I flee from Your presence? If I ascend into… Continue reading