Tag Archives: Christian living

Life Observations from a Color Run

Posted on April 23, 2016 by suemariericker

I don’t do this very often—share experiences from my life in this blog.  The reason is that I want what I write here to be “God” focused, not “me” focused.  Some things stood out in my mind about an experience … Continue reading →

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Confession (Addendum)

Posted on November 18, 2014 by suemariericker

I wanted to write more in my recent posting built on the adage, “confession is good for the soul”; but as it was, the post was getting rather long so I decided to save it for another day—this being that … Continue reading →

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Conned!

Posted on October 1, 2014 by suemariericker

I was convinced that I was smarter than that, to be taken in by a spiritual predator! And yet this scripture once again proves to be true: “Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall” (Proverbs 16:18).  … Continue reading →

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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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“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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“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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How Do You Measure Faith?

Posted on March 22, 2014 by suemariericker

Most Christians are familiar with Jesus words, “For truly, I say to you, if you have faith like a grain of mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move, and nothing … 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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Allegiance

Posted on August 27, 2013 by suemariericker

As I’ve been reading through the prophesies in the Biblical book of Ezekiel, my heart has been touched by the messages about the nation of Egypt, particularly in light of the tragic violence occurring there now.  Once a great nation, … 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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