Tag Archives: Bible

This Is How It’s Done

Posted on September 20, 2013 by suemariericker

I admit that there are scriptures, particularly in the gospels, that I have read many times and they become almost overly familiar to me—the story of Jesus’ encounter with the woman of Samaria at Jacob’s well is one of those … Continue reading →

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My Reason…

Posted on September 12, 2013 by suemariericker

I’ve been thinking quite a bit about a scripture in the book of Isaiah that describes the treatment Jesus received from many people when He lived as a man on earth—“He was despised and rejected by men” (Isaiah 53:3).  I … 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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Bias

Posted on September 4, 2013 by suemariericker

This past weekend my daughter and I watched the film adaptation of Jane Austen’s novel, Emma.  I think most Jane Austen fans recognize that her books are far more than romantic stories, they are social commentaries, ever as much applicable … Continue reading →

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The War on Terror

Posted on August 12, 2013 by suemariericker

With acts of terrorism in the news and the embassy closings in the past week, it is a little difficult not to be affected in one way or another by the threat of terrorist acts.  This is a random thought, … Continue reading →

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Watchmen!

Posted on August 8, 2013 by suemariericker

The book of Ezekiel is not an easy one; however, as with every book in the Bible, it holds valuable truth for Christians.  I think, particularly in these days of world conflict and national turmoil, this book holds treasures of … Continue reading →

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God-Actualization

Posted on August 1, 2013 by suemariericker

I am quite sure that anyone who has taken a psychology class at some time is familiar with Maslow’s hierarchy of needs—presented in the format of a 5-tier pyramid, our basic needs for air, food, water, and sleep comprise some … Continue reading →

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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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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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