Tag Archives: Belief

“Me” Time

Posted on April 25, 2014 by suemariericker

Whether we envision it as a necessity or long for it as a luxury, most people covet “me” time—time away from the demands and responsibilities of life that seem to sap us of energy and focus.  I have been thinking … Continue reading →

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Being God’s Friend

Posted on February 11, 2014 by suemariericker

On the list of adventures I could choose, driving across country with a 3-year old in the car would not appear in my top ten.  However, when God puts a path before you, it is a good idea to figure … Continue reading →

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Let The Words Of My Mouth…

Posted on February 4, 2014 by suemariericker

We’ve been in California almost three months now and I’m pretty sure our search for a new church home is over; though I toyed with the idea of leaving before the service started this past weekend when I saw the … Continue reading →

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Some “Buts…” Allowed

Posted on November 22, 2013 by suemariericker

Have you ever been in one of those conversations where you pour out your heart to a person or excitedly share something that the Holy Spirit is teaching you from the Bible and their response starts with the word, “but….”?  … 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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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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Who is God, Anyway?

Posted on September 7, 2013 by suemariericker

Recently, some ladies and I were discussing an issue that concerned us, and one of my friends made the comment, “God is spontaneous!”  Her statement got me to thinking about some of the characteristics of God and from my experiences … 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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