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Hello! I am so glad you stopped by. I am Erica Strickland and this is my blog Focus on God + Good.

So much of life these days is centered around negative events happening in the world, Stories of bad things happening hit us from every angle. I felt myself sinking in the mire of it all.  But, there are so many wonderful, good, and positive things in this life. For my own sanity, I came to the conclusion that I had to figure out a way to focus on all of these good things,

Back towards the end of 2015, I had an epiphany-- I could start a blog. What better way to keep my eyes on all of the good things in life, than to keep them lifted up and focused on the cross?

And, in trying to be the best Christian I can be, I have learned to be a servant. It is a true joy to be able to serve others. One of the best ways I can do this is to share all of the blessings and positive insight that I come across with you. When we focus our energy on all that is good and right, it is easier to handle all the bumps and bruises and ugly along the way. This journey through life is not an easy one, but we can look to God for the answers and we can help each other through it. By working together, we can grow into the happy, contented people that we long to be, and that God wants us to be.

In this blog you will find things that inspire me, uplift me, warm my heart, make me cry (in a good way), make me laugh, make me smile, make me happy, and fill me with awe. This may be written posts, beautiful pictures, songs I love, silliness, or whatever the Holy Spirit is calling me to post. I invite you to join me for the ride. Together we can focus on God and good, love and light.

Good News
Jesus Christ died for YOUR sins. He died so that you may live. God, because of His love for the world, has made a way for man to be forgiven for their sins (John 3:16). He sent His Son, Jesus Christ, to take the sins of man on Himself through death on a cross (1 Peter 2:24). In placing our sin on Christ, God ensured that all who will believe in the name of Jesus will be forgiven (Acts 10:43) and live forever in the next life. Rejoice!

About Me
I was born and raised in LA, not Los Angeles, but lower Atlanta. :D

So, yes, I am a Georgia peach. My family and I live in the quaint town of Senoia, of The Walking Dead fame. (BTW, Senoia is pronounced Se-Noy, like boy.) I am blessed and so thankful to be married to my wonderful husband, Paul. We have been married for six plus years, but together for fourteen.  We have four fur-babies: Clancey is a lab/shepherd/chow mix, Romeo is a tabby cat, Aly is a tabby cat, and Skye Hydro is a Russian Blue mix.
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​In January 2018, I launched my own online company called CAPtiv8 Gear. It is Christian-themed caps, t-shirts, tote bags, and iPhone cases created with the intention of spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ in a fun way. Please check it out: CAPtiv8Gear.com

I went to undergraduate school at Georgia College in Milledgeville, where I received my B.A. in technical theatre. I went to graduate school at Oklahoma State University, where I received my M.A. in speech. I loved living in Stillwater and I will always be a proud Cowboy. Go Pokes!

I love my family, music of all kinds, muscle cars, Hello Kitty, animals, anything artsy-craftsy, college and pro sports, and reading anything I can get my hands on. I am an ISFJ,  Enneagram Type 9 (the peacemaker), and like to help others. I am very organized and get personal satisfaction working on anything creative.

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