“But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” (Romans 5:8 NKJV) “This is real love—not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as a sacrifice to take away our sins.” (1 John 4:10 NLT) “Love suffers long and… Continue reading
Month: June 2021
Eric’s Life Lesson # 26: “Let the Word do the washing (brainwashed by choice).”
“Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ also loved the church and gave Himself for her, that He might sanctify and cleanse her with the washing of water by the word, that He might present her to Himself a glorious church, not having spot or wrinkle or any such thing, but that she should be… Continue reading
Eric’s Life Lesson # 25: Compassion does not condemn, condone, or compromise (I’ll take compassion over tolerance every time).”
“A man with leprosy came and knelt in front of Jesus, begging to be healed. “If you are willing, you can heal me and make me clean,” he said. Moved with compassion, Jesus reached out and touched him. “I am willing,” he said. “Be healed!” (Mark 1:40-41 NLT) “When Jesus saw the huge crowd as… Continue reading
Eric’s Life Lesson # 24: “Turn on the light, Jesus paid your light bill.”
“Then Jesus spoke to them again, saying, “I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life.” (John 8:12 NKJV) “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.” (Matthew 5:16 NKJV)… Continue reading
Eric’s Life Lesson # 23: “When your cup is overflowing you don’t have to wonder if it is half empty or half full.”
“You prepare a feast for me in the presence of my enemies. You honor me by anointing my head with oil. My cup overflows with blessings.” (Psalm 23:5 NLT) “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realms. For… Continue reading
Eric’s Life Lesson # 22: “You’ve heard it said, ‘You can’t unscramble eggs.’ Well, I say, ‘Turn them into a delicious omelette’.”
“And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them.” (Romans 8:28 NLT) “You plotted evil against me, but God turned it into good, in order to preserve the lives of many people who are alive today because… Continue reading
Eric’s Life Lesson # 21: “Keep your eye on the prize and your nose in the Book.”
“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. From now on there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but to all who crave His appearing.” (2 Timothy… Continue reading
Eric’s Life Lesson # 20: “Youth is a renewable energy for fossils (don’t waste it on the young).”
“He fills my life with good things. My youth is renewed like the eagle’s” (Psalm 103:5 NLT) “Moses was one hundred and twenty years old when he died. His eyes were not dim nor his natural vigor diminished.” (Deuteronomy 34:7 NKJV) “”I was forty years old when Moses the servant of the Lord sent me… Continue reading
Eric’s Life Lesson # 19: “Hurry up and wait (but no sleeping in the waiting room).”
“Wait on the LORD; be of good courage, And He shall strengthen your heart; Wait, I say, on the LORD!” (Psalm 27:14 NKJV) “Wait on the LORD, And keep His way, and He shall exalt you to inherit the land; When the wicked are cut off, you shall see it.” (Psalm 37:34 NKJV) “But those… Continue reading
Eric’s Life Lesson # 18: “Kingdom Work Out (His pain, my gain)”
“Now when He was asked by the Pharisees when the kingdom of God would come, He answered them and said, ‘The kingdom of God does not come with observation; nor will they say, ‘See here!’ or ‘See there!’ For indeed, the kingdom of God is within you.’ ” (Luke 17:20-21 NKJV) “So then, my dear… Continue reading