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Fire and Faith

Posted on November 14, 2013 by suemariericker

My life is still in a state of upheaval though I am happy to say that we have completed the journey from Virginia to California.  We were blessed with safe travels and are staying temporarily with my son (who recently … Continue reading →

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Are You Expectant?!

Posted on November 8, 2013 by suemariericker

After the Sunday morning service a couple of weeks ago, my daughter, Amy, and I sat at a table in the church café with our area pastor and he asked us a probing question – “Are you expectant?”  In my … Continue reading →

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Harbingers

Posted on October 30, 2013 by suemariericker

It has been a year now since hurricane Sandy hit the east coast of the United States and signs of devastation are still very evident.  This past year has been marked with floods, fires, hurricanes, tornados, school shootings, acts of … Continue reading →

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Liberty and Justice

Posted on October 24, 2013 by suemariericker

The hope of my heart, and I believe the hearts of all people, echoes the sweet benediction of the Pledge of Allegiance, “with liberty and justice for all”; yet I am quite confident that for most, the primary concern is … Continue reading →

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Indivisible

Posted on October 15, 2013 by suemariericker

I mentioned this before, and I think most people recognize that United States citizens live in a divided country.  We are not one nation under God and we are not indivisible!  However, acknowledging division in our country is one thing; … Continue reading →

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It’s Not About the Vegetables!

Posted on October 10, 2013 by suemariericker

Four exceptional young men, born into wealth and privilege, face the unthinkable—a disintegrating government and exile to a foreign land.  They were not the only children of nobility captured, but they were the ones who nobility made distinctive, for it … Continue reading →

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Murky Water

Posted on October 5, 2013 by suemariericker

I confess.  Yes, I admit there is a bit of a “you don’t think I can do this?  Just wait and see, I’ll show you” attitude in me.  To be honest, I have taken that approach to reading the Bible, … Continue reading →

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Captive Thoughts

Posted on October 2, 2013 by suemariericker

I think most of us recognize how very essential it is to “take our thoughts captive” in obedience to Jesus, particularly thoughts of covetousness and lust; however, we must recognize that our minds are both the playground and battlefield of … Continue reading →

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No Longer A Widow

Posted on September 29, 2013 by suemariericker

I like to pray; I like to take long walks in the woods and pour out my heart to God, telling Him of my fears, my goals, my concerns, relating thoughts and observations about my kids and grandkids…telling Him just … Continue reading →

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Fruitful Lives

Posted on September 26, 2013 by suemariericker

I read an article in CNN Health recently that struck a chord with me.  It was titled, “Where is self-control in the brain?” (Elizabeth Landau, September 14, 2013).  Having encountered many defeats and experiencing battle fatigue over confrontations with my … Continue reading →

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