In part ten of this series on the Ask Eric Podcast, Eric Ludy discusses one of the most important spiritual truths he has learned thus far—being incorrigibly cheerful.

The joy that comes from heaven doesn’t come from a certain personality or life’s circumstance—it comes from God. And Eric has learned that we can, by the grace of God, rejoice in all things. We can leap for joy when we are falsely accused. And we can prove incorrigibly cheerful through every day of our lives.

1 Thessalonians 5:16-17 commands us to “Rejoice always. Pray without ceasing. In everything give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.”

In the darkest moments of life we can still have a joy and cheer in our soul. Discover how in this episode.

In part ten of this series on the Ask Eric Podcast, Eric Ludy discusses one of the most important spiritual truths he has learned thus far—being incorrigibly cheerful.

The joy that comes from heaven doesn’t come from a certain personality or life’s circumstance—it comes from God. And Eric has learned that we can, by the grace of God, rejoice in all things. We can leap for joy when we are falsely accused. And we can prove incorrigibly cheerful through every day of our lives.

1 Thessalonians 5:16-17 commands us to “Rejoice always. Pray without ceasing. In everything give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.”

In the darkest moments of life we can still have a joy and cheer in our soul. Discover how in this episode.

In part nine of this series on the Ask Eric Podcast, Eric Ludy discusses one of the most important spiritual truths he has learned thus far—victory over sin is past tense.

Granted, while we may continue to face temptation and trials in our spiritual lives, the Biblical truth is that the victory that Christ won has already been accomplished!

We often think that victory is for sometime in the future—maybe when we pray enough or when Jesus returns. But victory is not something we need to wait around for. The Bible says that not only is victory possible but Jesus accomplished it in the past on the Cross.

How do we walk in victory and triumph now? Paul says in Romans 6 that we are to reckon—an accounting term that means you need to “take it to your account”—an active engagement of the soul that takes the legal rights and truths and apply it to our lives.

We must realize that the sin which once reigned in our lives no longer has any legal right to our lives. We must exert the truth that we are free and no longer under the dominion and power of sin. Just like flying in an airplane trumps the law of gravity, there is a higher law (the Law of Spirit and Life) that enables us to live victoriously.

In part nine of this series on the Ask Eric Podcast, Eric Ludy discusses one of the most important spiritual truths he has learned thus far—victory over sin is past tense.

Granted, while we may continue to face temptation and trials in our spiritual lives, the Biblical truth is that the victory that Christ won has already been accomplished!

We often think that victory is for sometime in the future—maybe when we pray enough or when Jesus returns. But victory is not something we need to wait around for. The Bible says that not only is victory possible but Jesus accomplished it in the past on the Cross.

How do we walk in victory and triumph now? Paul says in Romans 6 that we are to reckon—an accounting term that means you need to “take it to your account”—an active engagement of the soul that takes the legal rights and truths and apply it to our lives.

We must realize that the sin which once reigned in our lives no longer has any legal right to our lives. We must exert the truth that we are free and no longer under the dominion and power of sin. Just like flying in an airplane trumps the law of gravity, there is a higher law (the Law of Spirit and Life) that enables us to live victoriously.

In part seven of this series on the Ask Eric Podcast, Eric Ludy discusses one of the most important spiritual truths he has learned thus far—understanding that God doesn’t change and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.

Hebrews 11:6 says, “But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.”

There are two key elements in this passage:

1) He is – meaning God is always the same, He doesn’t alter or change, there is no shadow of turning within Him

2) He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him

When you understand these two key truths, you will discover that your life can be built upon Rock. When we understand that God doesn’t change, and neither does His Word, then we can rest firmly upon His character and nature—giving solid footing in our spiritual lives.

In this episode, Eric talks about this verse and how important it is in the Christian life to live with the confidence that God never changes.

In part seven of this series on the Ask Eric Podcast, Eric Ludy discusses one of the most important spiritual truths he has learned thus far—understanding that God doesn’t change and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.

Hebrews 11:6 says, “But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.”

There are two key elements in this passage:

1) He is – meaning God is always the same, He doesn’t alter or change, there is no shadow of turning within Him

2) He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him

When you understand these two key truths, you will discover that your life can be built upon Rock. When we understand that God doesn’t change, and neither does His Word, then we can rest firmly upon His character and nature—giving solid footing in our spiritual lives.

In this episode, Eric talks about this verse and how important it is in the Christian life to live with the confidence that God never changes.

Throughout upcoming episodes we are going to look at some of the books that have most impacted Eric’s life. In this episode, Eric talks about a simple man whose life and praying impacted nations. Through this well-written biography on Rees Howells, Norman Grubb reveals what God can do through the life of a man who is willing to be fully submitted to Himself. Though this book may take guts to read, it will shape you as it presses you into greater delight and obedience to Jesus Christ.

Throughout upcoming episodes we are going to look at some of the books that have most impacted Eric’s life. In this episode, Eric talks about a simple man whose life and praying impacted nations. Through this well-written biography on Rees Howells, Norman Grubb reveals what God can do through the life of a man who is willing to be fully submitted to Himself. Though this book may take guts to read, it will shape you as it presses you into greater delight and obedience to Jesus Christ.

In part six of this series on the Ask Eric Podcast, Eric Ludy discusses one of the most important spiritual truths he has learned thus far—exerting aggressive belief and not being passive of soul.

Sadly, too many Christians come to Jesus and then turn passive in their spiritual lives—but Christianity is not passive. We must exert aggressive belief in God’s promises and exercise what God has given us: grace to overcome.

We are engaged in a battle and must position ourselves to actually do the fighting (through the empowering grace of the Holy Spirit in our lives) rather than sit passively on the side.

Eric discusses the importance of exercise and engagement in our spiritual lives and why we mustn’t merely esteem what God has given us, but actually use it.

In part six of this series on the Ask Eric Podcast, Eric Ludy discusses one of the most important spiritual truths he has learned thus far—exerting aggressive belief and not being passive of soul.

Sadly, too many Christians come to Jesus and then turn passive in their spiritual lives—but Christianity is not passive. We must exert aggressive belief in God’s promises and exercise what God has given us: grace to overcome.

We are engaged in a battle and must position ourselves to actually do the fighting (through the empowering grace of the Holy Spirit in our lives) rather than sit passively on the side.

Eric discusses the importance of exercise and engagement in our spiritual lives and why we mustn’t merely esteem what God has given us, but actually use it.