“I have hidden your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you.” (Psalm 119:11 NLT) “I will meditate on Your precepts, And contemplate Your ways.” (Psalm 119:15 NKJV) “My eyes are awake through the night watches, That I may meditate on Your word.” (Psalm 119:148 NJKV) I remember when I was a… Continue reading
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Eric’s Life Lesson # 124: “Shalom and Salvation (peace and prosperity): Parallel Powers that have revolutionized my life.” Part 5: Fight for it!
“Not that I have already obtained it [this goal of being Christlike] or have already been made perfect, but I actively press on so that I may take hold of that [perfection] for which Christ Jesus took hold of me and made me His own.” (Philippians 3:12 AMP) “Fight the good fight of the faith… Continue reading
Eric’s Life Lesson # 123: “Shalom and Salvation (peace and prosperity): Parallel Powers that have revolutionized my life.” Part 4 – Salvation
Here are some verses on Salvation for us to ponder. “You have also given me the shield of Your salvation, and Your right hand upholds and sustains me; Your gentleness [Your gracious response when I pray] makes me great.” (Psalm 18:35 AMP) “For God alone my soul waits in silence; from Him comes my salvation.… Continue reading
Eric’s Life Lesson # 122: “Shalom and Salvation (peace and prosperity): Parallel Powers that have revolutionized my life.” Part 3 – Peace
Today and tomorrow I am going to simply share a number of verses on peace, and a number of verses on salvation. I encourage each of us to meditate on, (maybe even memorize) the Word and allow the Holy Spirit take us deeper into experiencing what we possess. “In peace [and with a tranquil heart]… Continue reading
Eric’s Life Lesson # 121: “Shalom and Salvation (peace and prosperity): Parallel Powers that have revolutionized my life.” Part 2
“Beloved, I pray that in every way you may succeed and prosper and be in good health [physically], just as [I know] your soul prospers [spiritually].” (3 John 1:2 AMP) “My son, do not forget my teaching, But let your heart keep my commandments; for length of days and years of life [worth living] and… Continue reading
Eric’s Life Lesson # 120: “Shalom and Salvation (peace and prosperity): Parallel Powers that have revolutionized my life” Part 1
“You will keep in perfect and constant peace the one whose mind is steadfast [that is, committed and focused on You—in both inclination and character], Because he trusts and takes refuge in You [with hope and confident expectation]” (Isaiah 26:3 AMP) “Therefore He is also able to save to the uttermost those who come to… Continue reading
Eric’s Life Lesson # 119: “Taking the Romans Road”
My wife pointed out, that while I have talked a lot about Jesus and the Kingdom of Heaven, I have not shared how to enter into a relationship with Jesus and begin experiencing the benefits of salvation. Thank you Melody. When I was a kid I was introduced to “Jesus” on the “Romans Road.” This… Continue reading
Eric’s Life Lesson # 118: “Only when I truly see Jesus am I able to accurately see the Father, myself, or those around me.” Part 8: Perfect Balance (God and Man)
“Now these are the gifts Christ gave to the church: the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, and the pastors and teachers. Their responsibility is to equip God’s people to do his work and build up the church, the body of Christ. This will continue until we all come to such unity in our faith and… Continue reading
Eric’s Life Lesson # 117: “Only when I truly see Jesus am I able to accurately see the Father, myself, or those around me.” Part 7: Ministering through faith, moved with compassion, motivated by goodness continued.
“And it is impossible to please God without faith. Anyone who wants to come to him must believe that God exists and that he rewards those who sincerely seek him.” (Hebrews 11:6 NLT) “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but… Continue reading
Eric’s Life Lesson # 116: “Only when I truly see Jesus am I able to accurately see the Father, myself, or those around me.” Part 6: Ministering through faith, moved with compassion, motivated by goodness.
“When Jesus departed from there, two blind men followed Him, crying out and saying, “Son of David, have mercy on us!” And when He had come into the house, the blind men came to Him. And Jesus said to them, “Do you believe that I am able to do this?” They said to Him, “Yes,… Continue reading