Tag Archives: Faith

Murky Water

Posted on October 5, 2013 by suemariericker

I confess.  Yes, I admit there is a bit of a “you don’t think I can do this?  Just wait and see, I’ll show you” attitude in me.  To be honest, I have taken that approach to reading the Bible, … Continue reading →

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Captive Thoughts

Posted on October 2, 2013 by suemariericker

I think most of us recognize how very essential it is to “take our thoughts captive” in obedience to Jesus, particularly thoughts of covetousness and lust; however, we must recognize that our minds are both the playground and battlefield of … Continue reading →

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No Longer A Widow

Posted on September 29, 2013 by suemariericker

I like to pray; I like to take long walks in the woods and pour out my heart to God, telling Him of my fears, my goals, my concerns, relating thoughts and observations about my kids and grandkids…telling Him just … Continue reading →

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Fruitful Lives

Posted on September 26, 2013 by suemariericker

I read an article in CNN Health recently that struck a chord with me.  It was titled, “Where is self-control in the brain?” (Elizabeth Landau, September 14, 2013).  Having encountered many defeats and experiencing battle fatigue over confrontations with my … Continue reading →

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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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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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Light!

Posted on August 20, 2013 by suemariericker

I admit that I love these days when I can walk away from church having my perspectives altered and my faith strengthened—there is no challenge to Biblical doctrine, however, my perception of truth is confronted. Not in the least unique … Continue reading →

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