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Afraid of Grace!

Posted on June 25, 2014 by suemariericker

I’ve been thinking about a couple of things I wrote in my last post, which I don’t want to correct, per se; rather, I want to expand those thoughts.  I made a comment that Satan   and his cohorts don’t show … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Abduction

Posted on June 20, 2014 by suemariericker

Our pastor is teaching a series through the book of Colossians and the verses he spoke on this past Sunday highlighted in my heart the insidiousness of errant teachings and beliefs.  I can’t explain why, when I read the phrase, … Continue reading →

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Sometimes I Just Don’t Get It!

Posted on June 13, 2014 by suemariericker

I was brought up in one of those “Jesus + ….. = Salvation” churches, and lest you consider any one particular denomination maintaining a corner on that market – they do not!  A phrase echoes in my heart from a … Continue reading →

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Called By God

Posted on June 6, 2014 by suemariericker

It is incredibly amazing that, in Jesus, there are no “less than” or “greater than” believers, “for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, being justified freely by His grace through the redemption that is in … Continue reading →

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Can I Help?

Posted on June 2, 2014 by suemariericker

My 3-year old granddaughter is a happy little character, eager to help when I’m cooking or doing some other household chores.  I know that it would be so much easier to just clean the floor or cook the meal without … Continue reading →

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Indifference

Posted on May 27, 2014 by suemariericker

My intention is to submit a new post to my blog once a week, every Friday—that gives me time to consider, pray, and study what God is speaking to my heart.  It is good to do that because I’ve discovered … Continue reading →

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Light Affliction

Posted on May 23, 2014 by suemariericker

Life is rarely convenient; in fact very often it is wrought with inconvenience and frustration.  As I have grown older, it takes more to annoy me or disrupt my “happy place” than when I was younger, but I find that … Continue reading →

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Colors

Posted on May 16, 2014 by suemariericker

There are always some adjustments to be made when one moves—moving onto a military base has its own unique set of adventures, to be sure.  For my daughter, it is convenient to be close to the hangar where she works; … Continue reading →

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Caught!

Posted on May 9, 2014 by suemariericker

He told her he loved her.  He said his wife didn’t understand him and he was going to leave her so they could be together.  Now this! Waves of horror and shame clouded her vision as rough hands grabbed her … Continue reading →

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Free Indeed!

Posted on May 2, 2014 by suemariericker

I admit it – I love British TV shows, particularly British mysteries!  I can’t defend my interest, and the only explanation I can come up with is my family heritage.  Not an excuse, it is just to let you know … Continue reading →

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