Castle's Keep

Thoughts from the mind of Eric Castle

Expect What?

14/Jun 2020 By Eric Castle 3 min. read

A Common Saying There is a common saying which is: “Expect the unexpected.” While this saying is both a paradox, and is also somewhat pithy, it encourages people to be prepared for unforeseen changes or challenges in life. The irony of such a saying is that it implies that the most expected things in life are the things which really are unexpected. Such an outlook requires a certain cynicism and fatalism which is unhealthy for the Christian.
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Tags// expect, trials, life, challenges, spiritual walk, hope,

Living Each Day

29/Mar 2020 By Eric Castle 2 min. read

A Fatalistic Philosophy

There is a popular philosophy that can be described with the phrase: “live each day like it is your very last.” This philosophy is somewhat fatalistic in approaching the uncertainty of everyday living, but is commonly used to emphasize a positive outlook. By approaching each day in such a way, one is expected to treasure the very best each particular day has to offer.

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Tags// purpose, life, gifts, spiritual walk,

Understanding the Journey

20/Oct 2019 By Eric Castle 2 min. read

Life’s Answers

Life is full of difficulties and hardship, and more so for some then for others. Trying to understand these difficulties and face these hardships leads many to question the purpose for life. Of course, the Bible provides the answers to these questions, assuming man is honest enough with himself to accept them.

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Tags// life, journey, purpose, meaning, spiritual walk,

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