Ericka's Blog
Reflections and conversations on life
Jackie Aviles: Momma Cancer Warrior and Hope Coach (Listen)
Jackie Aviles is a young mom who got cancer when she least expected it. She is one of my favorite new online friends. I began following her last year, but it took months to realize she had overcome this insane battle against cancer as the mother of two young children....
Do Christians Take the Bible Literally?
Christians take the Bible too literally. You've heard it before. But is that really true? The short answer is NO! While there are some things we are to take literally, so much of the Bible is symbolism, parables, poetry and more. After I heard this take one too many...
Amy Gannett: Theology is For Everyone (Podcast Video)
Amy Gannett does a lot of things. Being a church planter with her husband is no small task, but in addition to that -- she's an entrepreneur, Bible teacher, online leader and Mom to 1-year-old Emerson. I first discovered Amy through her company, Tiny Theologians,...
Should Christians Drink Alcohol?
Christians and alcohol: What to say? Should Christians drink alcohol? Short answer? It's not a sin, but in the past 11 months of going alcohol-free, God has put on a message on my heart to share. We must be more cognizant. We must be more thoughtful. We must not say...
Kristen Young: Biblical Living & Motherhood on Instagram
Kristen Young is a lot of fun, but she's also got a lot to say about things like Biblical motherhood and living. By her own description, she's a "homemaker and a truth speaker" who is wants to encourage Christ followers to live out their faith boldly. She's a mom of 3...
Do You Need Church to Have a Relationship with God?
Do you need church to have a relationship with God? Well, it depends on how close of a relationship you want! Theologian Dwight L. Moody once said this: “Church attendance is as vital to a disciple as a transfusion of rich, healthy blood to a sick man.” When we are...