Eric Echols is the Lead Pastor of Freedom Bible Church in Evans, GA. He is passionate about helping people become disciples of Jesus and leading them to fulfill their God-given calling to become reproducing disciple-makers. Eric uses his relational style as a communicator to encourage people to grow closer to Christ.
Discover the power of stillness in knowing God. Explore the significance of Psalm 46:10 and the rarity of quietude in today's world. Find peace and connection with God.
Small churches, though lacking the resources of larger congregations, foster intimate, authentic communities where members forge deep connections and experience a strong sense of belonging.
Complacency can derail your spiritual growth. This post explores signs of religious apathy and offers ways to resist complacency in your walk with Christ.
Jesus rebukes the lukewarm, self-reliant church in Laodicea, whose spiritual complacency rendered them ineffective. The historical and geographical context of Laodicea's water supply illuminates Jesus' metaphor of lukewarmness. He calls…
In a world that often values outward appearances over inner substance, the church in Philadelphia stands as an example of what it means to be a truly great church in…
Calling a church "dead" implies a lack of spiritual vitality, not necessarily a decline in activities or growth. Such churches may succumb gradually to complacency or spiritual apathy, often with…
The Passion: Exploring the final week of Jesus’ life in Mark’s Gospel is a captivating and insightful book that delves into the profound significance of Jesus’ last week on Earth. With meticulous attention to historical context and spiritual depth, this book vividly recounts pivotal events, including the triumphant entry into Jerusalem, the poignant Last Supper, the heart-wrenching betrayal by Judas, the unjust trial, the agonizing crucifixion, and ultimately, the miraculous resurrection.
Journey through the final week of Jesus’ life with The Passion: Exploring the Final Week of Jesus’ Life in Mark’s Gospel—a powerful blend of historical insight, biblical reflection, and spiritual depth. Experience the triumph, betrayal, sacrifice, and resurrection that changed the world—and discover how these events still speak to us today.
If you’re ready to go beyond the surface of the Passion narrative and encounter the life-changing truth of the gospel, this book will serve as your guide through one of the most sacred and
