by Ericka | Dec 10, 2021 | Uncategorized
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...
by Ericka | Dec 7, 2021 | Uncategorized
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...
by Ericka | Nov 30, 2021 | Uncategorized
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,...
by Ericka | Nov 16, 2021 | Uncategorized
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....
by Ericka | Nov 9, 2021 | Uncategorized
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...
by Ericka | Oct 29, 2021 | Uncategorized
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...
by Ericka | Oct 28, 2021 | Uncategorized
Amanda Waldron has a job title that’s very new to the scene: Deconstruction Coach. But not just any Deconstruction Coach. She’s the kind that helps folks rebuild their faith when they are seasons of doubt and distress. A trained social worker, Amanda...
by Ericka | Oct 13, 2021 | Uncategorized
When I read an article titled “Acidhead: God Took Me Higher” by Ashley Lande, I was totally enthralled. I hardly ever take the time to read an essay all the way through — especially a long one. But Ashley’s beautiful writing and incredible...
by Ericka | Sep 28, 2021 | Uncategorized
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....
by Ericka | Sep 22, 2021 | Uncategorized
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...