SPIRIT 105.3

06/09/2024

FriYAY! 🥰She was expecting her sister… but my sweet friend Angie didn’t know who else flew in! Also, join our group for extra encouragement!
Mornings with Erica | SPIRIT 105.3
You are Loved, E
PS Angie says, “Mom’s health has been failing her heart is only pumping around 15-19 percent and I really didn’t think she would make a trip up. But my sister left early so they could break it up into a couple days’ drive. This is such a blessing to see them both! Thank you Jesus - You are so good!” 🙌

PSS Moms & grandmas are treasures. 💎

06/09/2024

Proverbs 15:6 - There is treasure in the house of the godly, but the earnings of the wicked bring trouble.

05/09/2024

How do you spell teacher? L - O - V - E! ❤️📝 My sweet friend Rebecca got this note from her son’s teacher. Drop your favorite teacher’s name in the comments with a heart. Let’s recognize the amazing difference makers in our community!
You are Loved, E
Mornings with Erica | SPIRIT 105.3

05/09/2024

Proverbs 15:5 - Only a fool despises a parent’s discipline; whoever learns from correction is wise.

05/09/2024

Be intentional with what you say. It matters. ❤

04/09/2024

God’s love showing up in Edmonds! Jesus loves YOU… ✝️
“For since our friendship with God was restored by the death of His Son while we were still His enemies, we will certainly be saved through the life of His Son. So now we can rejoice in our wonderful new relationship with God because our Lord Jesus Christ has made us friends of God.”
Wow!
You are REALLY LOVED, E
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04/09/2024

Proverbs 15:4 -Gentle words are a tree of life; a deceitful tongue crushes the spirit.

04/09/2024

Accurate. ☕

03/09/2024

Momma of a Kindergartener, this one is for you!

You are Loved, E
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03/09/2024

Proverbs 15:3 -The Lord is watching everywhere, keeping his eye on both the evil and the good.

03/09/2024

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02/09/2024

What is faith? 🐳
Faith is traveling hours by car (and ferry) to Lime Kiln Park knowing it’s one of the best places to see a whale in the wild. It’s scanning every wave and believing every millisecond that you’re gonna see a fluke or a spout. It’s hoping and waiting.

Faith is going out on a limb and knowing you might not see a whale… on this trip. We did not see a whale… but we got to climb up to the top of a lighthouse and gaze on the Salish Sea which was soul-filling. And it was so quiet on the trail in that park that I heard a leaf fall to the ground. These were gifts…. blessings in the waiting.

Faith is knowing the whales are there even if you can’t see them.

Faith is trusting when you CANNOT see. Believe and look for blessings while you’re praying.

“Faith is the confidence that what we hope for will actually happen; it gives us assurance about things we cannot see.” ~Hebrews 11:1

Keeping hoping, okay?

You are Loved, E
Mornings with Erica | SPIRIT 105.3

02/09/2024

Proverbs 15:2 -The tongue of the wise makes knowledge appealing, but the mouth of a fool belches out foolishness.

02/09/2024

Who's ready for Fall?!! 🍂🍁

01/09/2024

Proverbs 15:1 - A gentle answer deflects anger, but harsh words make tempers flare.

01/09/2024

GENTLENESS Toward Everyone
(Read Titus 3:1-7)

I watched with admiration the way that the vet handled our standard poodle Bingley when we took him in recently for a skin issue. Bingley had growled at his family when we tried to examine the spot on the underside of his tail that he had licked raw. But the vet spoke to Bingley softly and empathetically, got down on her knees, and touched him gently. She was able to complete her examination and get him the treatment he needed. Isn’t it so often true of us that when we are the most difficult to handle - because of feeling hurt, angry, or vulnerable – gentleness can be to us a healing balm. In his letter to Titus, Paul tells Christians to be gentle with everyone (3:2), and this includes those who might seem most difficult to love.

The Greek word translated as “gentleness” here in Titus (and in the fruits of the Spirit list in Galatians 5) includes the idea of humility – like the vet kneeling down to meet Bingley at eye level. Other similar qualities that Paul mentions in these first two verses involve being submissive, peaceable, and considerate. This is the opposite of spewing out harsh, slanderous words that only further exacerbate wounds (3:2).

When we are tempted to respond impatiently or harshly to someone whom we think is being difficult, whether an employee, boss, child, spouse, family member, neighbor, or member of our congregation, it’s time to take a pause. Paul tells us to remember what we were like when Christ came to us in an outpouring of kindness and love (3:3-4). He saved us not because of our good behavior but because of His mercy (3:5). Right into the midst of our ugly sin and mess, Jesus came and washed us. He saved us and gave us new birth, pouring out His renewing Spirit upon us generously and graciously making us heirs of eternal life! (3:5-7)

Even as we continue to struggle with our own ugly behaviors, as well as our failure at times to be gentle to those who need it most, we must remember that we are ever dependent on Christ’s mercy and kindness. Like a vet treating an animal with tender care, Jesus calms our wounded hearts and invites us into His love. Then as we spend more and more time with Jesus, the Holy Spirit grows the fruit of gentleness in us, enabling us to extend to others the gentleness that Christ has extended to us.

Focus verses for prayerful reflection:
“Remind the people to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready to do whatever is good, to slander no one, to be peaceable and considerate, and always to be gentle toward everyone.” (Titus 3:1-2).
1. Take some time to come to Jesus just as you are right now. Know that as you rest in His love and gentleness you can unburden yourself of sins, hurts, or whatever is filling your mind.
2. After a time of receiving His love, read these two verses and welcome the Holy Spirit’s invitation to be gentle with someone in your life who is especially needing that tender care.

- Jill Young | CRISTA Chaplain

31/08/2024

Priceless memories being made on the current Shades of Ireland trip! The only problem is we wish YOU were here! We can't wait so we're already planning our next trip on the Bluegrass Country Tour with the Ark Encounter & Creation Museum. We hope you'll join us so we can snap some photos together and hang out with Erica who will be joining us on the last leg of the tour. Book your trip today spirit1053.com/ark-creation-2025

31/08/2024

Ephesians 3:18 - And may you have the power to understand, as all God’s people should, how wide, how long, how high, and how deep his love is.

31/08/2024

Show up every day as you are, leaning into Jesus. You are loved.

30/08/2024

🌟 Exciting News from our friends at Foothills Family Furniture ! 🌟

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30/08/2024

GO BUCKEYES! But not from a football standpoint! The players organized a revival on the Ohio State campus - gave out 10,000 bibles, dozens got baptized, and shared their faith stories. Emeka Egbuka is from STEILACOOM and he was one of the believers who shared. This is a piece of his testimony, below. Praise Jesus! 🔥 👏 🏈 🕊️
You are Loved, E
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30/08/2024

Ephesians 3:17 - Then Christ will make his home in your hearts as you trust in him. Your roots will grow down into God’s love and keep you strong.

30/08/2024

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29/08/2024

💡Something really cool happened at the Brandon Lake + Phil Wickham show last Sunday night in Everett. The guys asked everyone to put their hands with the lit-up bracelets behind their backs. Then, they invited anyone who said YES to Jesus that night to raise their lit-up hands HIGH! My boss and friend, Ty, was there and he said Angels of the Arena LIT UP! 🔥 Praise God!
Maybe today is your day to lift your lit-up hand high. You feel something stirring inside your soul and you know it’s the God who made you who wants to know you. Today is your day to say yes to Jesus! It’s so simple.
You can say something like, Lord Jesus, I am sorry for my sins. I know You died on the cross for me because You loved me that much! I believe You not only died but rose again, defeating death and hell and everything I’m afraid of. I believe, Lord. Make me new! Amen! If you prayed that prayer, let me know! It means you’re gonna have peace now and you get to enjoy heaven forever - not because of anything you’ve done, but because of what Jesus Christ did for you! ❤️ My email is [email protected].
You are Loved, E
Mornings with Erica | SPIRIT 105.3

29/08/2024

Ephesians 3:16 - I pray that from his glorious, unlimited resources he will empower you with inner strength through his Spirit.

29/08/2024

Dig in daily for a confident and fruitful walk in Jesus!

29/08/2024

We're on a final push to equip students with the tools they need to conquer the academic world! We're banding together with Hatloes Carpet One Floor & Home, and Run To Win Outreach to make this school year a great one for these students! Get the supply list and drop off locations in the link below.

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28/08/2024

More than 50% of Jesus’s miracles were what?!??You are Loved, E ☕️🩷🙌🐓☀️

28/08/2024

Ephesians 3:14-15 - When I think of all this, I fall to my knees and pray to the Father, the Creator of everything in heaven and on earth.

28/08/2024

No judge will listen to us when Carl's attorney looks like this! Who can say no to him?! 😂