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Mulberry Trees

Posted on July 21, 2013 by suemariericker

I have been thinking a lot about Mulberry trees the past couple of days—I’m not familiar with them because I grew up in Oregon and don’t remember seeing any growing there.  So I looked up a couple of websites to … Continue reading →

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Fight for Joy!

Posted on July 12, 2013 by suemariericker

Our pastor concluded a teaching series on spiritual warfare this past Sunday with a sermon titled, A Battle for Joy.  Now honestly, I’m sure I would not have thought to put “Joy” into a teaching about the battles that rage in … Continue reading →

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Blocked Reception

Posted on July 7, 2013 by suemariericker

I experienced one of those moments (that lasted 2 days) this week that most of the less technically adept encounter at one time or another.  In this particular instance, my computer, the one I use for most of my writing, … Continue reading →

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Our God of Surprises!

Posted on July 2, 2013 by suemariericker

I can guarantee you that I do not fully appreciate uncomfortable situations or difficult circumstances, particularly in light of the significance and faith-growth they hold for me!  I like certainty; I like security—I do not like facing the unknown. …in … Continue reading →

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A Good Man!

Posted on June 23, 2013 by suemariericker

I was raised in a church that sadly, did not give me any confidence in the saving grace of Jesus and the keeping power of the Holy Spirit—claiming to be “saved” was a little too presumptuous because there was no knowing … Continue reading →

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God Sees Sparrows (I look for cardinals)

Posted on June 20, 2013 by suemariericker

I love my morning walks at a nature preserve near where I live; the serene lakes, tall trees, refreshing morning air all serve to quiet my soul.  I particularly love seeing the birds and critters that make this park their … Continue reading →

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Contentment

Posted on June 11, 2013 by suemariericker

My daughter and I were discussing the state of our kitchen last night and we agreed that it would be nice to have a matching set of good quality pots and pans. To be perfectly honest, we have parts of … Continue reading →

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BE AWARE!

Posted on June 4, 2013 by suemariericker

After dropping my granddaughter off at daycare, I stopped at a nearby park to enjoy the beauty of nature and refresh my soul in the crisp morning air.  Surrounded by the glories of the natural world—trees, a crisp green in … Continue reading →

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The Father’s Heart

Posted on June 1, 2013 by suemariericker

A family tragedy recently started me to thinking about the Father’s heart—our unseen Father’s nature and disposition towards His children.  I have found that even in the best of homes, human fathers are just that – human.  …and humans, even … Continue reading →

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Judges 19 – My Prayer

Posted on May 22, 2013 by suemariericker

I wrote this prayer after reading chapter 19 in the book of Judges: Father, I do not like this chapter—this story makes me sick!  It is difficult even to imagine these types of things happening nowadays, in our “enlightened”, modern … Continue reading →

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