Ericka's Blog
Reflections and conversations on life
10 Christian Kids Books You Need
Finding theologically solid and reputable Christian kids books can be difficult. When I became a parents, I was flooded with secular books -- some of which even distorted Bible stories into worldly ones. Others, I found lacking in Scripture or not well-written. I set...
Elisha & Angela: Faith After Fundamentalism
Elisha and Angela are friends who grew up together in a very conservative fundamentalist church environment. Hell and damnation were the regular vibe and spiritual abuse ran rampant. The guilt and misguided ways in which their pastors and spiritual leaders taught them...
9 Ways to Create a Strong Faith in Your Kids
Polling finds that 94% of people become Christians or decide on the faith they will follow (or lack of faith these days) before the age of 18 -- and most them much younger and research shows that parents are number one in forming their children’s spiritual lives,...
Jessica Hottle: Breaking Up With the Lies of Your Past (PODCAST)
Jessica Hottle is a Christian writer, podcast host, speaker, and coach for women. Her new book, "Face Off With Your Feelings: Break Up with the Lies of Your Past and Embrace the Truth For Your Future" is available for pre-order now on her website. According to her...
Big Brothers Big Sisters: We Need YOUR Help!
For the past 3 years, I've been a Big Sister to Calajah, my Little Sister through Big Brothers Big Sisters, an organization I have come to love and adore. I was inspired to take up mentoring after doing some research on vulnerable children for my 2018 book. When I...
5 Ways the Evangelical Church is Thriving
Lately, people have been lamenting the transformation on "evangelicals" in the United States. In a viral piece this week in the Atlantic, Pete Wehner says "The Evangelical Church is Falling Apart." But is that true? While mainstream outlets love to amplify the idea...