Loving the Marginalized with Delicious Food--A Conversation with Charlotte Thomas of God's Grace Hot Meals
Erica dives into a heartwarming chat with Charlotte Thomas, the mastermind behind God's Grace Hot Meals. This beautiful journey started 15 years back with a random act of kindness on Thanksgiving, blossoming into a full-blown mission to support the homeless across Snohomish County and three cities in Grant County. From...
Apr 04, 2024
Making Jesus famous at Seattle REPRESENT Worship Night
"Make Jesus famous." This was the vision behind Seattle REPRESENT Worship Night, a first-of-its-kind worship event for the next generation. Inspired by the words of Dr. Brandon Beals at Venture Church, our friend William Wang wanted to gather college students together for the sole purpose of making Jesus famo...
Apr 03, 2024
Avoiding Jealously and Seeing Yourself as Unique in God's Eyes with Author Jenn Schultz
Author Jenn Schultz sits down with Erica to discuss her personal journey of overcoming comparison and competition with other women. They talk about the importance of recognizing that women are not enemies but allies in God's Kingdom. Pro Tip: Stay grounded in scripture and prayer to counteract feelings of jealousy and...
Apr 03, 2024
A Conversation About How Faith Works in a Family with Luke Smallbone of For King and Country
As people, we forget that struggle is actually essential in life, and it is required if you're following Jesus. Luke Smallbone Luke Smallbone talks with Erica about their upcoming movie based on his family's story, Unsung Hero. The film shares their family struggles and tragedies, with a message of family, faith, and f...
Apr 02, 2024
Faith Filter With Pastor Jesse ~ Easter Edition!
Erica and Pastor Jesse dive into the importance of Easter and the resurrection of Jesus Christ, underlining its enduring message of hope and triumph. Keep a tender heart towards God, unwavering faith, and be infused by the Holy Spirit to embrace love, joy, and peace. It's available in abundance.What is Faith Filter? We...
Apr 01, 2024
Easter Day 8: Resurrection Sunday
Her quiet footsteps left imprints on the well-worn ground as she made her way quickly through the darkness along a very familiar path. Neither the night nor the sunlight could mend her broken soul but the busyness of ceremonial preparations was all that was left for her to honor her teacher, her healer and her Lord. ...
Mar 31, 2024
Easter Day 7: Easter Eve
Rita and I went to see "The Passion of The Christ," at Mountlake 9 Theaters, with our adult daughters, when it was first released in 2004. None of us knew what to expect so it was hard to prepare ourselves. There was no future now for that little band of disciples who had followed Him for three years. Two of ...
Mar 30, 2024
3 O'Clock On Friday
It was 3:00 on Friday and it was dark, as Jesus, the Light of the world, hung on a cross. The Lord of life, innocent - yet sentenced to death, had completed His mission. Jesus willingly offered His life as a sacrifice, "the Lamb of God, Who takes away the sins of the world." It was 3:00 on Friday when the cur...
Mar 29, 2024
Faith Filter With Pastor Jesse ~ Good Friday Edition!
Good Friday is a profound display of love and sacrifice, featuring God's mercy and grace. We are so grateful to our Lord and Savior. Everything in life comes down to this. Pray about who you could invite to Good Friday or Easter service. Take the relationship risk and watch God change a life. We're going to see so many...
Mar 29, 2024
Easter Day 6: Why is Good Friday Good?
The Goodness of Jesus' Death Only when we understand what Jesus accomplished on the cross can we truly understand that it was good (for us) for Jesus to die. Jesus died for our Forgiveness: The Bible says, "In fact, the law requires that nearly everything be cleansed with blood, and without the shedding of blood t...
Mar 29, 2024