JESUS Bridges the Mother/Daughter GAP!

I have a DESIRE and a GOAL!

My DESIRE is to see every woman encouraged in her relationship with her mother, no matter how difficult it is. If hurting daughters receive healing, they won't pass "the hurting" on to their loved ones.

My GOAL is to raise awareness of my newest book, THE MOTHER GAP, by gathering over 100 reviews on Amazon! Can you help me by inviting your friends and family to read it, and post a review? Please spread the news.

And BTW, I'm planning a sweet Mother's Day Give-Away for the person whose name is drawn from those who post reviews (everyone who has posted is eligible)...only 32 days from now. More info to come!

Only Eight Hours Left!

Only eight hours left to post a review of THE MOTHER GAP on Amazon!
If you make the deadline (March 29th at 7:00pm), your name will be included in a raffle.  Someone will receive the sweet canvas tote bag below.  Perfect for Mother's Day!  Or course, the book is a great gift idea too.

THE MOTHER GAP: A Daughter's Search for Connection is available on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and through me directly.

Have a Great Saturday Y'all!

~Blessings~

Give-Away Tote

Hi Precious Ones,

If you follow me on FaceBook, you know that I am drawing names this coming Sunday (March 30) to give away a sweet, canvas tote bag.

The way to get your name in the game, is to leave a review of my latest book, THE MOTHER GAP, on Amazon.  I will collect all the names of those who posted and do a random drawing.
I wonder who will win???

And, it's not too early to be thinking of Mother's Day gifts!
Do you know a woman who has felt disconnected from her mom, or her daughter?  This book would be an excellent gift, especially if she trusts in God.  He is the Bridge of Forgiveness that brings connection and healing into our lives.

Blessings to you and yours!

Spiritual Memoirs 101: Congrats to Jessica Errico on publishing The Mothe...

As Winter sends its last hard chill, my friend Linda over at Spiritual Memoirs 101, asked to interview me regarding my new book.  Click on the link below to check it out!

Spiritual Memoirs 101: Congrats to Jessica Errico on publishing The Mothe...: Congratulations to Jessica Errico on publishing her memoir, The Mother Gap , her story of trying to connect with her alcoholic mother. ...

An Eternal Valentine!

No sooner do candy canes disappear from store shelves, than heart- shaped boxes of chocolate fill the aisles.  Stuffed animals, in all shapes and sizes, holding red or pink hearts, parade through stores for our perusal. Card companies and Jewelry franchises market “the sharing of LOVE,” as if Valentine’s Day is the only day on earth we show our affection. As predictable as candy corn at Halloween, February ushers in heart-shaped balloons that beckon us to celebrate.  I know this, because I’ve stood in long lines at the Dollar Store more than once this week!

Despite all of the commercialization, the essence of Valentine’s Day is important, dare I say, essential.  Mankind was created for fellowship, and fellowship springs from caring, which springs from love. In the beginning, a loving Heavenly Father fashioned man and woman in His image; creating us for community with Him and with each other.  Our need to be loved is central to our core. 

Yet, why is it that many flounder to receive love, let alone extend it?  Why do angry and resentful attitudes, jealous and selfish motives, and cruel and thoughtless words often mar our relationships? 

Could one answer to these questions be as simple as, our efforts to protect a “woundedness” we naturally feel inside?  Ever since Adam and Eve chose to disobey God in the Garden, there has been a disconnect with our loving Heavenly Father, a gap.  Disobedience breaks fellowship, and causes us to defend our position in order to protect ourselves.  Afraid of being hurt, or losing control, we often shut God out, as well as the people around us.  The “silent treatment” we sometimes employ with loved ones comes to mind. 

 No wonder Blaise Pascal, renowned mathematician and philosopher, wrote the following: “There is a God shaped vacuum in the heart of every man which cannot be filled by any created thing, but only by God, the Creator, made known through Jesus.”

Indeed, after half a century on this earth, I understand how we naturally try to fill the God shaped hole in our hearts with anything but Him.   Expensive things and gadgets, education and fame, lovely houses and large bank accounts…nothing can meet our need for true love and fellowship, but a relationship with Christ!  For, “Greater love has no one than this, that one lay down his life for his friends” (John 15:13).

The most important Valentine ever given was written in the precious blood of Jesus. 

He paid for the debt of our sin on the cross, so we might be restored to a loving relationship with Father God.  His Valentine is eternal!  For all who will receive His sacrificial gift, our hearts are healed and our capacity to love renewed. The love of Christ fills all our gaps.  Happy Valentine’s Day!

A Needed Shelter

Brrrrrrrr it’s cold out there!  This is the coldest January I can remember since 1999 when I first moved to the South.  Of course the rest of the country is struggling with record snows and winds, and I bet memories of this winter’s Polar Vortex (our layering-up and piling on covers), are bound to linger for a long time.

Such extreme weather has reminded me to appreciate my home much more than I usually do.  Apart from a cozy place to display my knick-knacks and entertain friends, my house is a strong shelter from the elements for which I am so grateful.  I don’t want to take for granted such a basic provision, or forget those who are challenged with homelessness.  Too many families struggle daily to maintain a roof over their heads. 

As I ponder these things, a prayer comes to mind that leads in an unexpected direction:

“Please Lord, use me and others to help those in need to find shelter.  In these tough times, give us hearts to support local agencies that help our neighbors who are challenged financially. ..and help us provide encouragement and support to those who may be the most vulnerable: the unborn and the women who carry them.”

You see, the month of January is not only COLD, it brings the reminder that tiny, pre-born Americans need the shelter of the wombs in which they grow.  It is a “Be Kind to the Unborn” month, as churches and Christians focus on the sanctity of human life; calling us to protect women in crisis and the babies nestled under their rib cages.  Sometimes this truth hits me like a slap in the face, when I realize that I’ve forgotten how important it is to provide women and children with alternatives to abortion.

Life is so Precious! The lives of women and innocent babies deserve options, and tangible support, so that both can live.  Please consider donating your time or money to your local pregnancy care center. There, they offer a message of Hope to those who are feeling hopeless, to those who need a shelter from overwhelming circumstances.  And for those who have experienced abortion, our love and understanding can be a shelter that helps them heal.

During these cold months of winter, may we resolve to be warm-hearted people of compassion; lifting up God’s name, for “The Name of the LORD is a strong fortress; the godly run to him and are safe.” Proverbs 18:10

Warmth and Peace to you and yours!

THE MOTHER GAP

Happy New Year to Y'All!

Finally, after three years and countless hours glued to my computer, my memoir of searching for connection with my mother is finished!  The Mother Gap is in the final editing process and should be available early March (or SOONER!).

Are you curious?  Check out my video clip at http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/the-mother-gap/x/5893292

I'm praying that my story will bring encouragement to a multitude of women who want a better relationship with their mothers.  Truly, GOD can bridge the gaps in our hearts and in our relationships!

Blessings always!

Jessica