Temple Care

This week I've been in the process of writing a new resource that helps people fight anxiety by praying the armor of God. Today I want to share some of the things I wrote in there to help you with whatever battle you face. Maybe it's not anxiety, but each of us do face our own personal battles and God has so much for us in this area. He wants us to fight this battle well, and come out even stronger on the other side!!    Want more encouragement like this? Join the membership! 

Do you ever feel like you face the same struggles over and over again? Like you can't stop the cycle of sin or shame in your life? I felt like that this week. But God so gently encouraged me (as He always does) to take a different approach and stop looking back.  He is doing a new thing (Isaiah 43) and it is up to us to look up and see the goodness He is working on in our lives.   Buy my latest devotional "Quieted by His Love" here: amazon link   

Hi friend, As I'm working through writing a new book on spiritual warfare, I am processing with the Lord what it looked like for Him when He faced great temptation by the enemy in the wilderness.  We see that He was tempted through the use of scripture, so it made me wonder...does the enemy do the same thing to us? God has been revealing so much to me, and I want to share with you some of the ways that I have been tempted to despair because of the enemy's lies.  The truth is, the closer you get to Christ, the harder the attacks start to come. But there is great hope in the midst of these attacks, because we become more and more attune to the Shepherd's voice.  Praying for you as you face your own attacks this week and different trials and temptations. You are more equipped than you even know! 

Hi friend, As a believer, stepping into Holy Week carries a certain amount of weight doesn't it? We want to experience what Jesus experienced, feel what He felt, and give reverence to the awesome act of dying on the cross for our sins. Let me encourage you today with these 3 truths to meditate on this week: 1. Our relationship with Jesus is the most important relationship and the most eternal relationship  2. Jesus just wants to spend time with you 3. It's OK to bare your feelings before God and before close friends - that's what Jesus did! Praying for you as you head into this Easter week, that it would be a time of great reflection with your Savior in the quiet moments of listening to His heart for you.

Hi friend! Today I'm sharing some thoughts on what to do when you feel really attacked by the enemy. Sometimes life just feels hard, and I want you to know that God loves you right where you are. Be encouraged today that even though God is building you up to be a mighty warrior, it's ok if you don't feel like a "warrior" right now :) He loves you anyway!

Today I am joined by two very special guests - licensed marriage and family therapists Matt and Leah Heim. Join us as we cover these important topics: - What are attachment styles and how do they affect my parenting? - How can I be a better parent and trust God in the process? - Will my child need therapy one day? - Removing the pressure from needing to do and be everything for our kids, and letting others pour into them  Matt and Leah have started a nonprofit called The Open Table where they minister to others by promoting and facilitating hoisting and lasting change for individuals, couples, families and communities.  Today, Matt shares about his dissertation on Attachment styles and if you are a parent of kids age 5+ he invites you to participate in this brief survey: Survey Link For more info on Open Table visit their website here. It was a joy and privilege to have Matt and Leah on the podcast and to hear their wisdom! Share with any parent who needs just a little extra encouragement to keep going and keep seeking the Lord. 

I'm so excited today to do something a little different and dive into my creative process behind writing books!  If you've ever wanted to write a book before, or have felt led to share your story, I am praying my words encourage you to press into that God-given gift and let Him do the writing and leading! He is a good Father who gives us such wonderful creative gifts.  Today we'll talk about: - How I go about deciding what to write about, the chapter titles, the content, etc. - Asking for feedback during the writing process - Praying for wisdom from the Holy Spirit as I write - Going back and editing/re-writing things  - Making time to write when life feels so busy To be the first to hear when my new book comes out sign up for my e-mail list on my website!

Hi friend, I am sharing a poem today from my book "Quieted by His Love". I hope today's message encourages you to bask in God's love for you, to let His love wash over you this coming week, and to slow down and be still in His presence.  Love you friend! Erika  Buy the Book Here

Today I am joined by RaeAnne Porte, who shares her story of freedom from food and body image struggles through the power of Christ.  Most of us are thinking about starting a diet in January, but for many of us, we are tired of the endless dieting cycle and want to do things differently.  RaeAnne takes us through God's plan for our eating, which may be different than what you expect! She shares how God has transformed her fear and shame with food to a beautiful new journey.  Be encouraged and inspired to get off the dieting roller coaster and surrender this area of your life to the One who cares about you most!  RaeAnne's Youtube channel: Food Fitness and the Gospel RaeAnne's Instagram: @food.fitness.andthegospel 

So excited to have my dear friend Angel on the podcast today! We are talking all about brain retraining and how God led her out of years of symptoms and anxiety with a simple method of rewiring your brain. Angel shares her story, the new program she created to make the method more faith-based, and a really simple and easy tip to get you started on brain retraining yourself.    Link for last year’s podcast on Brain Retraining with Angel: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/temple-care/id1587217426?i=1000599074463 Angel’s FREE training video: https://www.anxiety-rewired.com/rewire    Angel’s Website:  https://www.anxiety-rewired.com/anxiety-rewired   Angel’s IG: @anxietyrewired

This week I'm sharing my thoughts on Craig Groeschel's book "Power to Change" and how it has impacted me in the area of faithfulness. What does God ask of us when it comes to the hidden areas of our lives that no one sees?  He keeps convicting me over and over again to pursue faithfulness in these little things, to not neglect those small steps of growth. It's in these little things, over time, that we see big changes. And so instead of just praying big prayers with no action behind them, I am working towards faithfulness that will produce big changes in the long run.  I hope today encourages you sweet friend as you pursue faithfulness in the little things God has put right in front of you. 

As we head into the New Year I wanted to give you a word of hope and joy that will encourage your heart. Jesus has been challenging me this past year with throwing away old thought patterns and embracing a confident hope in the reality of His goodness. Let my words and prayers today encourage you to walk into this year with an extra dose of joy, ready to conquer any mountain you might face. Verses Mentioned: Philippians 1:20-21 "I eagerly expect and hope that I will in no way be ashamed, but will have sufficient courage so that now as always Christ will be exalted in my body, whether by life or by death. For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain."   Join the Membership site: here

Today I'm sharing with you a very special year-end tradition that I do with God. I spend time sitting with Him, asking Him about the previous year and what His plans are for the year to come. I bring my bible, my prayer journal, books and songs that have impacted me, and a willing heart to listen to His direction and guidance. Join me as I share these steps with you and hopefully you will be inspired to spend some time reflecting with Him as well! Happy 2024, sweet friend.    Want to do your own year-end inventory? Download the PDF here!    Books Mentioned:   Winning the War in Your Mind   Battlefield of the Mind   Full   40 Day Sugar Fast    Songs Mentioned:   Meet with You by Ethan Nathaniel   Waiting by Nonah   Wait by Phil Wickham    This is Love by Stars Go Dim   The River Bows by Nonah   Assurance by Nonah    Fear Is Not My Future by Brandon Lake   Take It All Back by Tauren Wells    

Today Mari from @mealprepmuchacha joins me as we talk all things meal prep during the holidays! It can be a crazy time, and I’m sure meal prep is the last thing on your mind, but my conversation with Mari is a huge encouragement for you to care for your body in this way even at this time of year.    We also talk about body image struggles, learning to lay down our idols before God, and surrendering control over our eating and workouts. God was so present in this podcast friends, I can’t wait for you to listen!    Mari’s Instagram: @mealprepmuchacha    Other Instagram Accounts Mentioned:   @food.fitness.andthegospel    @diet.breaker.dietician    @feedingfaith

Today I have a special guest on, my sweet friend Emily, founder of Learning to Live Beloved Ministries. Emily is sharing today about her new book "Dear Beloved" that are a collection of love letters from God. Hear Emily's heart behind writing this book, how God brought all the puzzle pieces together, what the letters are about, and how you too can step into the calling God has over your life.  Find Emily at: livebeloved.org Instagram: @emilykarc  Emily's book: Amazon link 

The start of December means we are beginning our advent devotional "Invited to Worship" that I just released! Listen along as I explain how God put this idea on my heart, what the writing process was like, and this very special first devotional that inspires you to use the gifts God has specifically put inside you.  If you haven't ordered your copy yet, it's not too late! Order on Amazon today: Link here  Need a good Christmas gift? Check out my new Christmas merch here! 

Today on the podcast I want to share with you my heart behind writing, and how it has become a therapy for me to process emotions before God. Have you ever tried writing out your heart's desires to Him or what makes you crumble under pressure? He cares about your every thought and wants to hear it! I hope today inspires you to pick up a pen and be transparent before the God who loves you, who calls you His own. Temple Care Membership Site: https://www.patreon.com/yourtemplecare

Do you ever feel like you're not "fighting the good fight"? Maybe your heart feels tired, your thoughts are wandering, and you don't feel like you are enough or that you do enough for Christ. Today I want to encourage you and share with you what God has been revealing to me about that fighter mentality. What does it take to be a good warrior? It's probably not what you expect! Quote on Matthew Perry taken from Christian Post. Book referenced: Praying Through the Names of God by Tony Evans Shop my new faith-based clothing line here. 

Today I want to share with you one of my all time favorite quotes that I actually included in my recent book, as well as some of my thoughts on what it means to go deeper with God.  I don't know about you but I am not content having a surface-level relationship with Jesus, and I am always wanting to go deeper with Him. In the last six years of my life I saw major growth in this area, and I want to share with you what I think it takes to develop intimacy with the Creator. I haven't arrived yet, and neither have you, but the closer we grow to Jesus the easier it is to let the things of this life go and to embrace the eternal. I pray my words encourage you today to open up to God and let Him in like you never have before.  Buy Quieted by His Love 

Today I'm joined by a special guest, RaeAnne from @food.fitness.andthegospel !  RaeAnne shares her journey with the Lord through overcoming bondage to food struggles. From one extreme to another, RaeAnne felt like she could never overcome her struggles until she encountered Jesus, and invited Him into this very personal and dark space. RaeAnne shares how the gospel transformed the way she fought her food battle, how God met her in the process, and how you can find encouragment for your struggles too!  RaeAnne's Instagram: @food.fitness.andthegospel RaeAnne's Youtube channel: Here To receive RaeAnne's free e-book send her a message through her instagram page @food.fitness.andthegospel