Author Archives: Erica Parkerson

"Like a small boat on the ocean Sending big waves into motion Like how a single word can make a heart open I might only have one match but I can make an explosion This is my fight song... Take back my...

Hi, I'm Erica and I like carbs. A LOT. I am now embracing a healthier lifestyle and I want you to know... you CAN bake and be healthy! Thanks to my friend Lisa, I discovered Grace Oat Bread! This is a...

If you are in the midst of a trial this Christmas, we want to give you hope. MA's battle with Covid began 74 days ago. She's been in the Covid unit, progressive care unit, intensive care unit, continu...

"It's a great reminder to take a moment out of your busy life and to really ponder the reason for the season." ~David Weigel, Planetarium Director at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center Erica chatted wit...

I almost missed it because I was looking at my phone. Out of the corner of my eye, I noticed a tarp, dirty and paint-splattered. Curious, I looked up, and saw a marvelous mural going up in Edmonds. An...

My grandmother began a tradition the year I was born. Since 1976, Nanny has given me a special ornament every Christmas, a streak of 43 holiday seasons. Thanks to Nanny, I have a collection of ornamen...

When COVID-19 began attacking our family over a week ago, I couldn't find an emoji sad and heartbroken enough to express my feelings. Right now, my 70 year old mom is fighting back to life in the ICU....

4,608 is how many days Shannon prayed. Shannon prayed for one specific thing for 12 years. A mother's love never gives up! Listen to this story today and be encouraged to keep on praying. God hears yo...

There's a peace that washes over me each time I read God's Word. It's like the tide rolling up, sweeping the shore clean, and leaving gifts in its wake. It's reassuring and stimulating and encouraging...

The only thing cooler than walking through a winter wonderland is walking through WILDLIGHTS in Seattle! Last Friday night, my husband and I bundled up for a date under the stars at Woodland Park Zoo....