Dr. Eric Stricker

Proverbs 17:25-18:6; Hosea 8-9; Romans 8:1-17 "Window Missing A Flowerbox" © by Terri L. Stricker - Original Watercolor on Paper Today’s readings in Proverbs 17:25-18:6 are timeless principles of truth that have withstood the assessment of centuries of practice. They are particularly applicable for our day and age. “A foolish son brings grief to his father and bitterness to the one who bore him” (verse 25). This proverb has been tested since it was written, and today, it is still an...

Psalm 88:9-18; Hosea 6-7; Romans 7:7-25 "Wagon Wheel Farm, I" © by Terri L. Stricker - Original Acrylic on Canvas The whole devotional today pinpoints our need for external, divine help from above – and thankfully, our God is merciful, gracious, and faithful to provide us with His frequent and generous help. We are forever getting ourselves into a host of troubles. Our predicament is illustrated in each of today’s readings: Psalm 88 – says that “darkness is my closet friend” (verse 18);...

Psalm 88:1-9; Hosea 3-5; Romans 6:15-7:6 "Portrait of Tylie at 17" © by Terri L. Stricker - Original Pencil Sketch on Paper I am thankful for the truth of Psalm 88:1-9. It begins with a cry for salvation which is offered by God – the only One Who can save us. The Psalmist – a son of Korah – writes, “My soul is full of trouble and my life draws near the grave” (verse 3). In all honesty, who among us cannot say this? Everyone’s soul experiences trouble, just “as surely as the sparks fly...