Tag Archives: Faith

God of Comfort

Posted on August 7, 2019 by suemariericker

Recently, some friends of mine experienced unthinkable tragedies in their lives, the kind of heartbreaks that leave people reeling with anguish and questions. In both situations, young children were left without one of their parents. A bell rang and a … Continue reading →

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The View from Here

Posted on June 25, 2019 by suemariericker

In their later years, my parents owned a home set atop a small hill, surrounded by verdant grass, majestic fir trees, lovely rose bushes, and bubbling fountains.  Mom loved to sit in the windows looking out at the serene setting, … Continue reading →

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A Question of Morality

Posted on May 24, 2019 by suemariericker

I hear politicians frequently declaring the moral status of other politicians, legal judgments, and just about any issue that they disagree with.  I recognize their strategies in doing this as a subtle declaration of their authority in identifying what is … Continue reading →

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Why Give Thanks?

Posted on May 1, 2019 by suemariericker

My initial response to that question echoes a parent’s voice in my head, “because I told you to!”  I think most people understand not all voices that parrot “parent” voices represent the character and voice of our heavenly Father; yet … Continue reading →

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Cleansed!

Posted on April 2, 2019 by suemariericker

I took my granddaughter to soccer practice recently; soccer season had just begun, and we met at a fairly large park without knowing exactly where the kids were supposed to meet—turns out that they did their warm-ups and practice inside … Continue reading →

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Afraid and Discouraged

Posted on March 5, 2019 by suemariericker

A couple of friends and I have been studying Ann Graham Lotz’ “The Daniel Prayer” together—and it has been both timely and amazing.  I have, for a very many years, felt the desire and call to be an intercessor.  The … Continue reading →

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“A Peaceful and Quiet Life”

Posted on February 15, 2019 by suemariericker

How does one live a “peaceful and quiet” life with so much turmoil, animosity, and hatred confronting us just about everywhere we turn nowadays?  I recognize that there are some who choose to be blissfully isolated or insulated from the … Continue reading →

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When No Means “NO!”

Posted on January 23, 2019 by suemariericker

It is a difficult journey when friends, relatives, significant others, or persons in authority refuse to accept an individual’s courage to stand up for themselves, their ability to disagree, or one’s right to say “no!”  We want to be acknowledged, … Continue reading →

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What Do You Want?

Posted on January 9, 2019 by suemariericker

“But what do you want?” Sometimes we don’t have much say in the matter about the things we want.  Finances, life circumstances, health problems, family dynamics, or personal limitations frequently dictate what get, and many times that does not line … Continue reading →

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With the Eyes of Another

Posted on November 30, 2018 by suemariericker

Unless it has to do with the lives of unborn children, I tend to avoid anything political on social media (how can the value of life be considered political?).  As Christians, though, we cannot avoid the “hot topics”—because no matter … Continue reading →

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