Tag Archives: Bible

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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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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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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