“In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” (Genesis 1:1 BSB) “Then God said, “Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness; let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, over the birds of the air, and over the cattle, over all the earth and over every creeping… Continue reading
Eric’s Life Lesson # 132: “I don’t care!” (I refuse to carry something I was not designed to carry)
“Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time, casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you.” (1 Peter 5:6-7 NKJV) “Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done.” (Philippians 4:6… Continue reading
Eric’s Life Lesson # 131: “The great value of the lost art of Fasting.” Part 3: Pathway to increased spiritual awareness and power
“Moreover, when you fast, do not be like the hypocrites, with a sad countenance. For they disfigure their faces that they may appear to men to be fasting. Assuredly, I say to you, they have their reward. But you, when you fast, anoint your head and wash your face, so that you do not appear… Continue reading
Eric’s Life Lesson # 130: “The great value of the lost art of Fasting.” Part 2: Fasting begins with a “Heart Check”
“That is why the LORD says, “Turn to me now, while there is time. Give me your hearts. Come with fasting, weeping, and mourning. Don’t tear your clothing in your grief, but tear your hearts instead.” Return to the LORD your God for he is merciful and compassionate, slow to get angry and filled with… Continue reading
Eric’s Life Lesson # 129: “The great value of the lost art of Fasting.” Part 1: Fasting is a “normal” part of life
“That is why the LORD says, “Turn to me now, while there is time. Give me your hearts. Come with fasting, weeping, and mourning. Don’t tear your clothing in your grief, but tear your hearts instead.” Return to the LORD your God for he is merciful and compassionate, slow to get angry and filled with… Continue reading
…Eric’s Life Lesson # 128: ” “Scripture Memorization and Meditation feed my spirit and renew my mind.” Part 4: Divide and Conquer
“Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you through and through [that is, separate you from profane and vulgar things, make you pure and whole and undamaged—consecrated to Him—set apart for His purpose]; and may your spirit and soul and body be kept complete and [be found] blameless at the coming of our Lord… Continue reading
Eric’s Life Lesson # 127: ” “Scripture Memorization and Meditation feed my spirit and renew my mind.” Part 3: Letting the Word change how I think stops me from changing the Word by the way I think.
“May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing to you, O LORD, my rock and my redeemer.” (Psalm 19:14 NLT) “Let no one despise your youth, but be an example to the believers in word, in conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity. Till I come, give… Continue reading
Eric’s Life Lesson # 126: ” “Scripture Memorization and Meditation feed my spirit and renew my mind.” Part 2: Parallel Truths: Gifts and Disciplines
“Therefore let him who speaks in a tongue pray that he may interpret. For if I pray in a tongue, my spirit prays, but my understanding is unfruitful. What is the conclusion then? I will pray with the spirit, and I will also pray with the understanding. I will sing with the spirit, and I… Continue reading
Eric’s Life Lesson # 125: ” “Scripture Memorization and Meditation feed my spirit and renew my mind.” Part 1
“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
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