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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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Random Thoughts about Freedom and Free Things

Posted on July 7, 2014 by suemariericker

I think most people are familiar with the concept (though I probably have the phrasing wrong) that nothing is ever completely free—there is always a price for someone to pay, and frequently it is that person who thinks they are … Continue reading →

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What Do You See?

Posted on July 1, 2014 by suemariericker

The citizens of ancient Israel had some serious problems with their decision-making practices, particularly when it came to allegiances and priorities.  I cannot say which came first, the idolatry or mercilessness, but they seemed to go hand in hand.  Idols … Continue reading →

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“But James Says…!”

Posted on June 28, 2014 by suemariericker

Because I have a “been there, done that” relationship with legalism, I know that those who feel compelled to promote a particular doctrine or denomination love the book of James—at least a few verses in that book.  For instance:  “But … Continue reading →

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