“And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise.” (Philippians 4:8 NLT) “I will set no worthless thing before my eyes. I hate the work of those who… Continue reading
Month: October 2021
Eric’s Life Lesson # 149: “Realizing my true identity turns the corner to a sin-less life.”
“For the good that I will to do, I do not do; but the evil I will not to do, that I practice.” (Romans 7:19 NKJV) “O wretched man that I am! Who will deliver me from this body of death?” (Romans 7:24 NKJV) “There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in… Continue reading
Eric’s Life Lesson # 148: “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” (proactive spiritual discipline)
“His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through the knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and excellence. Through these He has given us His precious and magnificent promises, so that through them you may become partakers of the divine nature, now that you have escaped… Continue reading
Eric’s Life Lesson # 147: “There is so much more available.”
Today I am reprinting a post I read yesterday by John Ruso. His passion for the Word gushes out of this post. I was getting ready to write a blog on 2 Peter 1:3-11 when I read what John wrote from 2 Peter 1:2-4. After I read it I knew I needed to share it… Continue reading
Eric’s Life Lesson # 146: “Kingdom Confessions” (Your Kingdom Come…)
“John, to the seven churches which are in Asia: Grace to you and peace from Him who is and who was and who is to come, and from the seven Spirits who are before His throne, and from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the firstborn from the dead, and the ruler over the kings of… Continue reading
Eric’s Life Lesson # 145: “Beware of second-generation Doctrine and hand me down Theology”
“For the word of God is alive and powerful. It is sharper than the sharpest two-edged sword, cutting between soul and spirit, between joint and marrow. It exposes our innermost thoughts and desires.” (Hebrews 4:12 NLT) “But when the Father sends the Advocate as my representative—that is, the Holy Spirit—he will teach you everything and… Continue reading
Eric’s Life Lesson # 144: “Maybe you don’t think you have been promised tomorrow, but I have!”
“My child,never forget the things I have taught you.Store my commands in your heart. If you do this, you will live many years, and your life will be satisfying… Don’t be impressed with your own wisdom. Instead, fear the LORD and turn away from evil. Then you will have healing for your body and strength… Continue reading
Eric’s Life Lesson # 143: “3 Step Filtering Process for understanding the Word.”
“And so we know how much God loves us, and we have put our trust in his love. God is love, and all who live in love live in God, and God lives in them.” (1 John 4:16 NLT) “Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good! His faithful love endures forever.” (1 Chronicles… Continue reading
Eric’s Life Lesson # 142: “How I see myself is critical.” (3 layers of identity awareness)
“I commend to you our sister Phoebe, a servant of the church in Cenchrea. Welcome her in the Lord in a manner worthy of the saints, and assist her with anything she may need from you. For she has been a great help to many people, including me.” (Romans 16:1-2 BSB) “I consider that our… Continue reading
Eric’s Life Lesson # 141: “It is what it is, until it isn’t.”
“Don’t be misled—you cannot mock the justice of God. You will always harvest what you plant.” (Galatians 6:7 NLT) “And law came in, that the offense might abound, and where sin abounded, grace hyper-abounded.” (Romans 5:20 LSV) “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans to prosper you and not… Continue reading