Tag Archives: Forgiveness

Just Regular Folk

Posted on October 8, 2016 by suemariericker

One thing I enjoy about Bible narratives, other than just loving to read stories, is recognizing the humanity that characterized ancient civilizations and individuals continue to exemplify who we are/I am many, many centuries later.  We can see (if we … Continue reading →

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Torn

Posted on June 2, 2016 by suemariericker

I posted a picture of my birth mother on a social media site for Mother’s Day—I was four years old when she died, a loss which had a well so deep that it was impossible to hear a pebble drop … Continue reading →

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Blameless!

Posted on April 29, 2016 by suemariericker

Lately I’ve been struggling with my schedule, how I’ve been using my time, and having a lot of difficulty sitting down to write this blog.  I’ve been wrestling with my own imperfections (besides being confronted about them) and struggling with … Continue reading →

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What is a Christian to Do?

Posted on December 7, 2015 by suemariericker

I started writing this a couple of weeks ago after the Paris attacks but then I got sick and my energy and motivation in writing took a serious hit.  Feeling better now, and stunned by the news of more terrorist … Continue reading →

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A Repentant Heart

Posted on July 20, 2015 by suemariericker

            Recently, an acquaintance expressed some rather disparaging opinions about relationships on a social media site and it drew my thoughts back to the Garden of Eden.  I admit that I am divorced and have … Continue reading →

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THAT Woman!

Posted on June 30, 2015 by suemariericker

Life has taught me that there is no “one size fits all” journey towards healing and restoration.  In fact, well within our human nature—and man-made religion—is the proclivity towards developing formulas for fixing all of those things that ail us, … Continue reading →

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Broken Curses

Posted on June 16, 2015 by suemariericker

Some experiences, some conversations, along with some quiet times recently, brought to the forefront of my heart something that happens all too often in the lives of believers (all people, really, but we as believers have a hope and healing … Continue reading →

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Forgiven!

Posted on April 11, 2015 by suemariericker

Easter is an incredibly meaningful holiday for Christians, though I do not think we will grasp the full significance of the resurrection until we see Jesus.  I struggle, though, trying to comprehend all that Jesus did (and continues to do) for … Continue reading →

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Recluse

Posted on March 27, 2015 by suemariericker

I cannot begin to tell you just how many times I have remarked that I would love to live in a secluded cabin in the woods, isolated from the demands and interactions society and life seem to impose on me.  … Continue reading →

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A Dangerous Thing

Posted on March 12, 2015 by suemariericker

The opportunity to defend life came to our little town recently and, as in every place where convenience or “personal choice” conflicts with the value God places on the lives of every person, born or pre-born, an emotionally charged situation … Continue reading →

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