Erin’s Blog
Riding Roller Coasters With Jesus
I love riding roller coasters. Here in the Ozarks we have some big rides at Silver Dollar City, and I live close enough that I'm able to visit often. While a lot of people ride roller coasters for the thrill, I actually find them incredibly relaxing. It's a situation where you get to...
‘Hold My Hand, Auntie’
Things are a little topsy-turvy at my house this week. Some of my family is out of town, meaning I've been spending extra quality time with my 2-year-old niece. Our church also has VBS going on, so I have less hours in the day as I try to help with that. (I say "try" because it didn't...
A Summer Evening Chat
It's been a while since I've been blogged! May and the beginning of June was a very busy time for me. I think it's a whirlwind season for everyone, but it seemed more so than usual in my family. My youngest brother graduated high school on May 25th, and I had a lot of things to juggle...
What We Don’t Know
A few weeks ago I learned something that I probably should have come to know around twelve years of age. It likely could have saved me some time and money over the years. However, no one taught me and I didn't have a reason to look into it until recently, so I lived for decades in an...
The Opposite of Faith
A few months ago my pastor mentioned something that has stuck with me. He said the opposite of faith is not fear, it is unbelief. Had someone asked me beforehand what the opposite of faith was, I'm not sure how I would have responded. I've seen a lot of T-shirts and other messages that...
Something From Nothing
Have you ever seen God make something from nothing? I have. We know He made the world just by speaking, and sometimes He speaks some pretty amazing things into our lives too. In my experience, these things often start with praise first. In II Chronicles 20, there's an account of King...
