Tag Archives: Christianity

The Anthems of Our Souls

Posted on December 13, 2014 by suemariericker

I love Christmas time!  …though I do not enjoy seeing the rampant commercialism promoting covetousness and greed.  I love Christmas music, particularly the Celtic carols and tunes wafting through our home this time of year.  I love baking; I love … Continue reading →

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Recognizing Strongholds

Posted on December 4, 2014 by suemariericker

It has been several years now since I first listened to teaching about strongholds in a Christian’s life; my first reaction was something akin to, “I’m saved, filled with the Spirit, so no problems here!”  Time has shown me something … Continue reading →

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Corrupt Operating Systems

Posted on November 23, 2014 by suemariericker

I was planning to write about something else today until I ran into a glitch with my computer; fortunately, I have another one I can use until I can get things worked out with the one where my files are … 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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The Value of a Human Life

Posted on November 8, 2014 by suemariericker

For the most part, I avoid hot topics and controversial issues, not because I am afraid to share my opinion; rather, because many other blogs cover those matters quite well, while my objectives are to consider personal perspectives and growing … Continue reading →

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…Good for the Soul

Posted on November 5, 2014 by suemariericker

I think most people are familiar with the adage “Confession is good for the soul”.  I attempted to find out the source of the saying and discovered that it is a Scottish proverb, though the complete maxim is, “Open confession … Continue reading →

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Supernatural!

Posted on October 26, 2014 by suemariericker

“What supernatural event from the Bible is your favorite?  Why?”  These questions were posed at our community/home Bible study group this past week. Wow! Those are not easy questions—there are so many miraculous events to consider, how do you choose?  … Continue reading →

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Focus!

Posted on October 21, 2014 by suemariericker

I suppose the “up-side” to doing embarrassing things is that they give me things to write about in my blog. I learn things in a “hands-on” sort of way, but I would prefer relegating that aspect of my personality to … Continue reading →

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Father Knows Best!

Posted on October 11, 2014 by suemariericker

Our pastor recently began a teaching series on the foundational tenets of the Christian faith; I’ll be transparent here and let you know that I had a “ho-hum” reaction when he first announced the sermon topics—however, my opinion has changed … 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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