Tag Archives: Forgiveness

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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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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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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Brokenhearted

Posted on February 18, 2014 by suemariericker

I am quite confident that most people have experienced one or more heart-breaking, soul-wrenching circumstances in their lives—whether the loss of a loved one, abuse, crippling illness, abandonment, divorce, or any one of a myriad effects of the fallen nature … Continue reading →

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“House of Mercy”

Posted on February 1, 2014 by suemariericker

I woke up a couple of mornings ago with a strong sense of my need for the mercy of God.  I’m in one of those spots where I’m facing a demanding situation and insufficient personal resources to address it—in the … Continue reading →

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Antagonism

Posted on January 22, 2014 by suemariericker

Sometimes when I am talking, my thoughts get quite a ways beyond what I am saying and I become a bit tongue twisted and confused.  The upside is that I usually don’t have the same problem when I’m writing.  Usually.  … Continue reading →

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Harbingers

Posted on October 30, 2013 by suemariericker

It has been a year now since hurricane Sandy hit the east coast of the United States and signs of devastation are still very evident.  This past year has been marked with floods, fires, hurricanes, tornados, school shootings, acts of … 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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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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