Hero

Every good story has a hero. My story is God’s Story. The hero in my story is NOT ME! Jesus Christ is the HERO in my story. It is by God’s grace, love and mercy, that I have been born again and get to share my story. The Bible has the greatest story of all

The Worst

The Apostle Paul said, ” I am the worst of sinners” in 1 Timothy 1:15-17 Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners —of whom I am the worst. 16 But for that very reason I was shown mercy so that in me, the worst

Thanks

I am reminded daily of the great sacrifice Jesus has made for me on the cross. I am so grateful for what He has accomplished on the cross for me and for each who will receive Him and believe in Him. Trust and Obey, there is no other way. I will, “Keep on praying and

Paid

Christ paid the price to free us from the curse that the laws in Moses’ Teachings bring by becoming cursed instead of us. Scripture says, “Everyone who is hung on a tree is cursed.” Christ paid the price so that the blessing promised to Abraham would come to all people of the world through Jesus

Fire

“But if I say, “I will not mention his word or speak anymore in his name, his word is in my heart like a fire, a fire shut up in my bones. I am weary of holding it in; indeed, I cannot.”  Jeremiah 20:9 Christ has set me free and there is a fire in

A Mother’s Love

We knew my Mom as “Peggy” Margaret Ann Eschenbach, born on January 18, 1925.  It was Mom’s relentless prayers  she would see answered on April 6, 1975. And those prayers did not stop when I gave my life to Jesus. She continued to pray for me and our entire family for the next 45 years.

Steps

From the book… I have never followed any specifically structured program like Alcoholics Anonymous or Narcotics Anonymous in my recovery. I committed to multiple accountability relationships with my band of brothers in Christ. In Christian terminology, this type of relationship is best described as discipleship. Early in my journey, I asked what fellowship is, and

The Book Is Now Available

You can now purchase the book on Amazon Paperback an E-book or order one from Barnes and Noble. There is also a link on my website (jbachbook.com) Make sure you specify a Author: John P. Eschenbach    

The Cross and the Switchblade

From the Book Rescued – A True Story of Redemption, Pardon and Second Chances Because I was a juvenile, the police released me in June, pending my trial. In September of 1967, the Baltimore County Juvenile Court ordered me to Spring Grove State Hospital in Catonsville, Maryland. During my trial, the judge said, “I have