Tag Archives: Faith

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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Caught!

Posted on May 9, 2014 by suemariericker

He told her he loved her.  He said his wife didn’t understand him and he was going to leave her so they could be together.  Now this! Waves of horror and shame clouded her vision as rough hands grabbed her … Continue reading →

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Free Indeed!

Posted on May 2, 2014 by suemariericker

I admit it – I love British TV shows, particularly British mysteries!  I can’t defend my interest, and the only explanation I can come up with is my family heritage.  Not an excuse, it is just to let you know … 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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Searching Amongst The Dead

Posted on April 18, 2014 by suemariericker

For many Christians, this is a week of celebration, commemorating the amazing gift of life purchased for us with the matchless blood of Jesus. Some turn away from Easter, though, denouncing it as having pagan roots. Personally, I love this … Continue reading →

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Building Materials

Posted on April 11, 2014 by suemariericker

I received a letter recently that took me back in my memory to a difficult time in my life, one that I did not handle with faith or grace. I was a Christian at the time; however, I did not … Continue reading →

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Compromise

Posted on April 5, 2014 by suemariericker

Relationships require compromise every now and again because frankly, God did not create robots or clones—we are all unique individuals, divinely fashioned in our mother’s wombs—and every one of us views life from a different angle. There is one relationship, … Continue reading →

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Speaking Honestly or Speaking Truth?

Posted on April 2, 2014 by suemariericker

When someone prefaces their comments with the phrase, “to be honest…” it usually indicates they are about to reveal something a bit deeper about themselves than they might usually say in normal conversation. I think that often it has more … 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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