Author Archives: suemariericker

Father Knows Best!

Posted on October 11, 2014 by suemariericker

Our pastor recently began a teaching series on the foundational tenets of the Christian faith; I’ll be transparent here and let you know that I had a “ho-hum” reaction when he first announced the sermon topics—however, my opinion has changed … Continue reading →

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Conned!

Posted on October 1, 2014 by suemariericker

I was convinced that I was smarter than that, to be taken in by a spiritual predator! And yet this scripture once again proves to be true: “Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall” (Proverbs 16:18).  … Continue reading →

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No Fear!

Posted on September 26, 2014 by suemariericker

I’ve been reading the book of Jeremiah lately and am captivated by the story in chapter 36 where Jeremiah summoned Baruch and dictated to him every message the Lord had given against Judah, Israel, and other nations. When the scroll … Continue reading →

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“I Will…!”

Posted on September 21, 2014 by suemariericker

Sometimes my thoughts are a little random, no surprise to my kids! Often I am amazed at how the Holy Spirit manages to pull those thoughts together for this blog… I was very busy last couple of weeks; and every … Continue reading →

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Power, Love, and a Sound Mind

Posted on September 5, 2014 by suemariericker

Circumstances frequently bring my thoughts back to the verse in 2nd Timothy that declares, “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind” (1:7 NKJV).  Interestingly, various Bible … Continue reading →

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Some Thoughts about the World Today

Posted on August 26, 2014 by suemariericker

Horrific events currently taking place in the Middle East seem to defy our sense of reality—how can persecution, execution, and inhumane brutality possibly be happening in the twenty-first century? Lest we are tempted to blame it on ruthless societies and … Continue reading →

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All Things…!

Posted on August 12, 2014 by suemariericker

I have had easier weeks – easier than the past couple of them, I should say.  My daughter was in a motorcycle accident and her body is broken but she is alive, and for that I am remarkably grateful—and there … Continue reading →

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“I Am a Christian”

Posted on July 26, 2014 by suemariericker

I have been thinking about that lately, the statement “I am a Christian” and the responses to it in this nation and worldwide.  I think there was a time when those words were not as potentially volatile as they are … Continue reading →

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On Growing Up…

Posted on July 18, 2014 by suemariericker

Living with my 3-year old granddaughter and watching her 3-year old behavior, lately has sparked my thoughts about growing up and maturity.  I am pretty sure that she does not understand the concept of gratitude—little clues like moments of orneriness … Continue reading →

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Forgiveness

Posted on July 11, 2014 by suemariericker

I do my best to avoid political topics when I write these posts because, frankly, they are way too emotionally loaded and I believe heart issues and spiritual matters are much more important.  I have noticed that few people change … Continue reading →

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