(Fair Warning: Blatant Christianity in this post)
I’ve been meaning to post a “personal” update for awhile, and I think this would be an appropriate time to share a little of what I’ve been up to lately.
It’s been about a year since I came down with some health issues, which I reported in a blog post last year. I’ve been largely focused on my recovery over the past year, and I’m happy to report that I’ve experienced much improvement.
Today we celebrate the resurrection of Christ, and I believe that the same power that raised Jesus from the dead is available to us today! I am very thankful for that.
I had the priviledge of painting a couple of pictures for an Easter-themed presentation at my church. I was given some Bible verses, and painted the pictures based on those verses…
“What shall I do, then, with Jesus who is called the Messiah?” Pilate asked.
They all answered, “Crucify him!”
“Why? What crime has he committed?” asked Pilate.
But they shouted all the louder, “Crucify him!”
When Pilate saw that he was getting nowhere, but that instead an uproar was starting, he took water and washed his hands in front of the crowd. “I am innocent of this man’s blood,” he said. “It is your responsibility!”
All the people answered, “His blood is on us and on our children!”
Then he released Barabbas to them. But he had Jesus flogged, and handed him over to be crucified. (Matthew 27: 22-26)
As the soldiers led him away, they seized Simon from Cyrene, who was on his way in from the country, and put the cross on him and made him carry it behind Jesus. (Luke 23:26)
I’ve also had the opportunity to paint during some live worship services and healing services. It’s been a real blessing, and fun to see what God gives me (these are painted quickly and spontaneously). I hope you don’t mind me sharing a few of them, as they kind of fit in with the Easter theme too. Some of them have been more abstract, such as these…
Spiritual Warfare
Reborn Identity
New Life in Christ
Fire and Water Falling
We’ve had a lot of other stuff going on in our house lately too. As you can imagine, it’s always an adventure when you’ve got 5 kids. Still on the theme of NEW LIFE, one of our cats just had a batch of kittens…
We also got a dozen baby chickens, which we will raise for eggs…
Lastly, I know y’all always like pictures of smiling babies, like my little girl 😉
I suppose all of this explains why I haven’t been posting many lessons lately (Don’t worry I’ll post more soon!). In case you’re wondering, my Internet business is alive and well, and bringing in plenty of passive income every month. In fact, my income has not dropped, even though I’ve been working less. The things I teach in the lessons and in my coaching club DO work 🙂
So here’s today’s action step: As you build your business, remember your true priorities.
Have a blessed day!
Hi Eric,
Happy Easter to you and your lovely family! As you can see, by my name, Jesucita, (I too am a Christian, a Catholic), so reading your newsletter was quite refreshing.
Take care. I didn’t know you were not well.
Hi Eric
With regard to your paintings – Don’t give up your day job!!
Happy Easter, Eric! Thanks for sharing these terrific photos. And thanks so much for Eric’s Tips — which might well be the best thing out there for helping people get started on online marketing! Many blessings to you and your beautiful family.
Eric, your family is beautiful and you are incredibly generous. You not only share your skills as an internet marketer, but you give us a glimpse into your life and family. I always look forward to your inspirational pictures and posts. I wish you and your loved ones a peaceful and Blessed Easter.
Linda
Happy Easter Eric, to you and your dear ones! Happy to hear you’re doing better,this is good news!Great paintings and beautiful family!
Hi Eric,
I wish you and your family a blessing and happy Easter celebration too. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and pictures with us.
With love
Marija
Happy Easter Eric, to you and your family. I grew up on a farm in Tennessee, and always had chickens and fresh eggs, they’ll taste great. I really appreciate all the tips.
Hi Eric;
Glad to hear you’re doing much better health-wise. Thanks for posting these. I see you’re a good artist, too. And that you have the time, with such a large familty! A Happy Easter to you and your family!
I can’t post an image with my message, so check out my posts at Renderosity –
http://www.renderosity.com/mod/gallery/index.php?image_id=2316898&user_id=5273&np&np
and
http://www.renderosity.com/mod/gallery/index.php?image_id=2317410
Sincerely,
Michael
Eric, Happy Easter to you and your family! I thank God for you and the improvement in your health! God is the Healer! Lastly, thank you for the beautiful pictures, you have so much talent. God bless!
Hi Eric,
Many thanks to you .Happy Easter to you and your family too.
AB shiblie.
Hi Eric,
Wishing you and your family a very Happy Easter. Take care and God Bless.
Jack
Happy Easter to you, the most meaningful celebration of all. Thanks for sharing His love through your work.
It was lovely to hear your great testimony to our Saviour We should never be ashamed of our faith
I too have had a number of health issues stemming from a severe car accident in which I fractured my c1c2 bones in my neck Iwas om my way to a church meeting and at that very moment they were praying for my safety not knowing re car accident i believe That I am alive because of this May God bless you and your family including the animals which are important kids should have and learn to look after
Continue in your health improvement He will guide you in this Deirdre
Happy Easter!
Thank you very much!
I needed that.
Dear Eric,
I am so grateful that for your post today. Knowing that you belong to Jesus makes me want to work with YOU! And what an artist you are! Beautiful pictures! God bless you and your beautiful family! Happy Easter, indeed!!!
Deborah
Thanks for sharing. What a blessing to wake up to all those paintings and pictures to remind us what Easter is all about. Thanks for the blatant Christianity and your total blatant political uncorrectness. He Lives.
God bless you.
Your artwork is gorgeous; your children even more so. God Bless you, Eric, for sharing this with us.
Eric:
You are truly inspiring. God fearing man as myself. May God bless you and your entire family HAPPY EASTER. You have an adorable kid.
Norm
Thank you, Eric, for sharing your Christianity, your God-given talents, and your family. God’s continued healing hand be on you.
Peace be with you,
LuAnn
hi eric happy easter, glad to hear that you are wll great paintings,love and happiness to you and all your family.bob sue and family.
Thank you, brother, for the present. I believe that as this magnificent
manisfetação the Spirit of God in your life, through this gift that He
given you, is also giving you the complete restoration of their
Health. May your work continue to show the manifestation of the power of
Almighty, upon the lives of those who put their rest in Him.
HAPPY EASTER TO YOU AND YOUR BEAUTIFUL FAMILY.
Hug.
Hi Eric,
Thank you my man!. Allow me to echo all the great comments posted above
I am happy that your health issues are getting better…makes life easier to deal with (along with your religion of course!) Do I see traces of Picaso in those portraits?
Jesus is risen! Thank you for sharing your paintings with us. Praise Jesus that you are prepared to proclaim to the world that Jesus is risen. And that you are a believer.
I will pray for your health.
Your ‘blatant Christianity’ is what attracted me to this page and I think I have found one Internet Guru I can finally trust!
As Christians, we can fight all our battles on our knees! Thanks for your precious post & pictures. He is Risen. What a friend we have in Jesus. May God Bless you and your Family. I would like to share this if I may.
Happy Easter, brother! May the joy of the risen Christ enrich your life and the Truth of His resurrection set us free us from the shadow of death and grant us hope in everlasting life with Him!
Hi Eric God bless you brother, that’s is the right thing to do; that is acept Jesus today in our harts because this is the only time that we can have that gift,after we get out from the body our decision i’ll take us the place we deside in our life…
Any way God Bless youand family.
Thank You Eric for not being ashamed of telling the truth! He Has Risen INDEED! Love seeing pictures of your family, you’re very gifted.
All God’s Best – Happy Easter!
Allen
Erick,
I’ve been on your list for a few months and I must say from one Christian to another, it’s such a pleasure to know that you’re a Christian. (Born again Believer) Thank you for sharing your faith.
when we’re on these subscriber list, we never know who the person really is and what their belief is.
Thanks for sharing your knowledge and your faith!
Be blessed!
Eric, You are always inspiring to many. I’m glad to know that you are imoroving. The baby has really grown. He has risen!!! P.S. I would love to get your thoughts on my internet business.
Brother Eric,
Have a blessed Resurrection Sunday!
Eric,
Thank you.
Best to you and yours, as well as everyone else,
John
Hi Eric
Thank you for the pictures and Easter Greeting
Jesus is Lord indeed.
Thanks for your tips too.
Happy Easter to you and your family.
Glad you are feeling better.
Take Care Ron
facebook/goldenrocket
Dear Eric,
Thanks for sharing these beautiful paintings.
May the Lord bless and use you (with all your talents) to His glory this year. Happy Easter to you and your family!
Happy Easter Eric and family. Way to go on the Blatant Christianity OH YEAH! Of course I love all the pictures but you know the baby chicks sure made me smile. Love you guys and have an awesome Easter.
Hi Eric,
Thank you I have learned a lot through your lessons, “Happy Easter” to you and your beautiful family, we have little chicks as well, and two adorable dogs.
~Michaela~
Thank You Eric..
Awesome Work Brother..
And Most Of All..
Thank You Jesus!
Roy Fielding
Eric,
It is so good that you are willing to share your faith with others. Our Lord Jesus Christ is worth every effort, and offers so much to anyone who is willing to open their heart to him.
Very glad to hear that you are feeling better, and your family, including the chicks and kittens are gorgeous.
God bless you
Ida
Eric, I don’t know how I got on your mailing list, but I am so glad I did. Now that I know you are a blantant Christian, I will be following you even more. I haven’t made any money yet, but I hope to soon.
He His Risen, indeed!
Your Christian love and faith, put into action, is inspiring, as well as refreshing.
Thanks for all the useful and insightful tools your blog offers.
Beautiful paintings Eric! You have a real talent. Powerful, expressive, vivid, well-drawn, well-styled. and meaningful 🙂 All blessings to you and your family and all creatures great and small! Dave
He has Risen indeed! Happy Easter to your family!
Eric,
I am a Alternative health Chiropractor. If you have any questions about your health issues I might be able to help you if I knew what they were? Anyway I’m here if you need me and God Bless you and yours! Thanks for the pics. Dr. Randy
Thanks and congratulations for speaking the TRUTH of this season. He Is Risen! May His blessing keep you and all of us in the light.
Happy Easter to you Eric and your wonderful family! Good bless you always!
So thankful you are feeling better. I love your pictures and your testimony. Boldness always is God’s way and I appreciate yours. Thanks for the update.
Happy Easter Eric for you and your beautiful family. The little girl is so sweet!
I am glad your health improved, I prayed for it.I miss you as a teacher, you are definitely the best. From your large team you put together, I am impressed with Naveed,what a genius programmer he is!
So I wish you all the best, and I wait the day you will get a strong, healthy, happy come back… as I know you love your work.
The paintings are great, your painting style is improved, you probably can guess my favorite… if not… Spiritual Warfare. I am sure painting was part of the healing.
Be Blessed
Michaela
I awoke this morning with this old hymn running through my mind “…I serve a living saviour, he’s in the world today. I know that he is risen whatever men may say…” and I have only to look at the bursting green world that surrounds me to affirm that this is so. I appreciate you sharing your faith and all your gifts with us. Blessings on you and your family and all the family of man.
Karen Elizabeth
Thank you Eric for the awesome pictures of the resurrected LORD JESUS. I am also touched by your family values. Be Blessed!