Practical Wisdom for Everyday Living

By Eric Cooper

In the course of ones life, there are always lessons learned. During my voyage, I have unfortunately discovered some things after the fact. Have you ever said, I wish I could see into the future? Well, thankfully, in Practical Wisdom, I have gone before you and have left some nuggets of wisdom to help you on your journey. Some of the topics shared are money matters, the power of words, family, health, and how to live like there is no tomorrow. I have found this treasure, and it is the principle thingwisdom.

• Language: English
• Publisher: WestBow Press
• Release date: Aug 22, 2018
• ISBN: 9781973636229

Eric Cooper

Dr. Eric Cooper is a native of Washington, DC. Author of Perils of a Silent Man, Covenant Relationships (Before You Say I Do Oops I Already Did), Consider Your Ways (Gods Financial Plan), Daddy I Miss You (Perils of a Missing Man), and the childrens book Nick and the Gweebles. He is a guest speaker for conferences, seminars, ministries, and organizations across the country. The Cooper family resides in Maryland.

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Contents

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Dedication and Thank You

Introduction

Chapter 1     How To Become Wise

Chapter 2     Do Not Refuse Instruction

Chapter 3     Apply Your Heart To Understanding

Chapter 4     The Greatest Commandments

Chapter 5     Watch What You Say

Chapter 6     Honor Your Parents And Those In Authority

Chapter 7     The Golden Rule

Chapter 8     All In The Family

Chapter 9     Money Matters

Chapter 10   If You Don’t Work, You Don’t Eat

Chapter 11   Save For College

Chapter 12   Rainy Day Fund For Sunny Days Ahead

Chapter 13   Never Meet A Stranger (Angels Unaware)

Chapter 14   Respect Yourself

Chapter 15   Plan For Tomorrow

Chapter 16   Live Like There Is No Tomorrow

Wisdom Nuggets

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1.   You Reap What You Sow (Whatever You Sow)

2.   Be A Peaceful Neighbor

3.   Never Stop

4.   Walk In Divine Health

5.   Get Wisdom

Dedication and Thank You

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God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit the source from which all wisdom flows.

To Phyllis my awesome wife, best friend, and editor. You truly are my help meet. My Girl, you’re so right for me!

To Eric and Philip, the reasons I needed to operate in wisdom. As I have said time and time again I am so Godly proud of you.

To my amazing Pastors Drs. Freeman. Thank you for the wisdom you share every week and for some of the quotes I used. It is because of you that I now know that wisdom is the proper use of knowledge.

To Denise, Alan, Mom Vilie Brown, Uncle-Cousin Larry, Aunt-Cousin Bet, and all my family members, church family, and work family. I have gleaned so much from you all. Thank you for the many life lessons.

To Antonio Cunningham; my longtime friend and brother. Time cannot tell, distance cannot measure how much you mean to me. We have practically lived our lifetime together. Ten years old and counting…

To all who will read this body of work and labor of love; I pray that you will embrace wisdom and be blessed. I truly thank you from the core of my heart.

Introduction

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Are you enjoying your life? Are you happy? Are you satisfied? Do you feel at peace? I watch Joyce Meyer’s daily broadcast entitled Enjoying Everyday Life. I have witnessed, observed and know a lot of people but not all of them appear to be enjoying life every day. In fact, some of them do not seem to be enjoying life at all. Some are eagerly anticipating a major move of God to change their current position in life. However, we must understand that change is a strange thing; it does nothing until you do. Nothing will change until the individual changes. So, they wait and sing the song called Someday. Someday I am going to start a business. Someday I will buy a house. When that happens, I will be happy. Someday I am going to get a new job. Someday I will make more and save more