Author Archives: suemariericker

Stirred, Not Shaken

Posted on April 6, 2013 by suemariericker

“Yet once more I will shake not only the earth but also the heavens.”  This phrase, “Yet once more,” indicates the removal of things that are shaken—that is, things that have been made in order that the things that cannot … Continue reading →

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Psalm 16

Posted on March 31, 2013 by suemariericker

Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoices; my flesh also will rest in hope.  For You will not leave my soul in Sheol, nor will You allow Your Holy One to see corruption.  You will show me the … Continue reading →

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Living Prophetically

Posted on March 29, 2013 by suemariericker

Pursue love, and desire spiritual gifts, but especially that you may prophesy. …but he who prophesies speaks edification and exhortation and comfort to men (1 Cor. 14:1, 3). A comment made on one of my posts started me to thinking … Continue reading →

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Samson–Man of Grace!

Posted on March 28, 2013 by suemariericker

Every time I have read about the life of Samson recorded in the book of Judges, I looked with criticism at the way he lived and the choices he made—focusing on his weaknesses rather than seeing him as a man … Continue reading →

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Doing Without

Posted on March 22, 2013 by suemariericker

Do all things… Yesterday, as sleep started to drift away and consciousness stepped in to take its place, I became aware of the gentle dripping of water—as I listened it became a steady, persistent stream and I immediately recognized the … Continue reading →

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An Open Letter To My Kids

Posted on March 18, 2013 by suemariericker

Howdy do, precious ones…. I thought I’d send y’all (or is that all y’all?) a little message just to share a couple of things the Lord spoke to me this past weekend in New York.  To be perfectly honest, I … Continue reading →

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Tear Down That Wall!

Posted on March 12, 2013 by suemariericker

I have been thinking about walls for a while now; this past weekend brought those thoughts to the surface. Walls are multi-purpose things—they keep people out, they keep people in, they are defensive in nature, they provide protection, they define … Continue reading →

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Too Busy to Fight!

Posted on March 11, 2013 by suemariericker

I think I prefer to write observations backed by scripture, but today I want to share observations made through experience…. Here’s the facts:  I just do not want to fight anymore; I do not want to argue, I do not … Continue reading →

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Looking Back

Posted on March 7, 2013 by suemariericker

In the midst of looking forward to this weekend—a trip to New York and the opportunity to minister to homeless people—I couldn’t help but take a look back over my life; part of that is because the members on our … Continue reading →

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Grace Spots

Posted on March 4, 2013 by suemariericker

I am pretty sure that I have given every excuse for or defense of sin possible.  “It is my right”, “you just don’t understand”, “God understands me” (which is true…), “the devil made me do it”, “I can’t help myself”, “I was born … Continue reading →

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