Tag Archives: Faith

Spirit-Filled

Posted on October 17, 2018 by suemariericker

I’ve listened to and been a part of several discussions lately about the Holy Spirit and the effect He has in the lives of born-again believers in Jesus.  One such discussion was with several sisters in Christ during a women’s … Continue reading →

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Cracks in the Foundation!

Posted on October 2, 2018 by suemariericker

I think most people recognize the importance of having a strong foundation—both for their homes and for their lives.  The Holy Spirit speaks about foundations in the Bible: “Righteousness and justice are the foundation of your throne; steadfast love and … Continue reading →

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“Fan into Flame!”

Posted on September 5, 2018 by suemariericker

I took a trip to Oregon—drove my granddaughter and myself up so she could spend some time with her cousins, and I could see my sons and their families.  My daughter (my granddaughter’s mommy) couldn’t join us because she in … Continue reading →

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“No More of This!”

Posted on July 20, 2018 by suemariericker

As Christians, we recognize the authority and power in Jesus’ words… “By the word of the Lord the heavens were made, and by the breath of His mouth all their host.  He gathers the waters of the sea as a … Continue reading →

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As Christians and Citizens…

Posted on June 22, 2018 by suemariericker

There is a political furor in the United States right now—lots of accusing, finger pointing, and outrage.  As Christians, we recognize that outrage can be useful for good, energizing us to, with wisdom, effectively address difficult situations; or anger can … Continue reading →

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Graceful

Posted on June 8, 2018 by suemariericker

When I hear the word “graceful”, I envisage someone who is elegant, one who carries him or herself with a flowing, poised bearing.  Someone much different from myself, who tends to trip over my own feet and snort when I … Continue reading →

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No Time for Complacency!

Posted on May 16, 2018 by suemariericker

I mentioned to a friend not long ago that it appears the conflicts in the Middle East are increasing and intensifying.  Her response was that the violence in that region is nothing new—things have always been like this.  After the … Continue reading →

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United in Prayer

Posted on May 3, 2018 by suemariericker

Today (May 3, 2018) is the National Day of Prayer in the U.S.  The good thing is that God’s people, His church, do not have national boundaries in the spiritual realm, and anyone in any country can participate—prayer is not … Continue reading →

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A Cold Heart

Posted on April 23, 2018 by suemariericker

I think most people are familiar with the story of Solomon and the moment of intense foreboding when he called for his sword, declaring that he would divide an infant in half to settle an argument between two women: “Then … Continue reading →

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An Opportunist

Posted on April 10, 2018 by suemariericker

Not long ago, I read an account of a young man who, at a younger age, made a costly error in judgment.  Though he received forgiveness from God and his Christian parents, he still was plagued with a sense of … Continue reading →

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