Tag Archives: Grace

Free Indeed!

Posted on May 3, 2013 by suemariericker

I can imagine that most people, in the course of their lives, have experienced negative opinions and disparaging comments about their identity, abilities, appearance, or character.  To some degree we can consider these comments to be curses, particularly if we … Continue reading →

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Cursed or Favored?

Posted on April 24, 2013 by suemariericker

I recently finished reading the book of Judges and began to consider curses.  There was a serious moral decline within the nation of Israel and the stories recorded in the last few chapters demonstrate some of the depths to which … Continue reading →

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God Works!

Posted on April 22, 2013 by suemariericker

I think one of the favorite scripture clubs that the more self-righteous (and I’m pretty sure everyone of us has self-righteous moments), whether Christian or non-believer, enjoys using on those who do not measure up to their standards or preach … Continue reading →

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Stirred, Not Shaken

Posted on April 6, 2013 by suemariericker

“Yet once more I will shake not only the earth but also the heavens.”  This phrase, “Yet once more,” indicates the removal of things that are shaken—that is, things that have been made in order that the things that cannot … Continue reading →

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Samson–Man of Grace!

Posted on March 28, 2013 by suemariericker

Every time I have read about the life of Samson recorded in the book of Judges, I looked with criticism at the way he lived and the choices he made—focusing on his weaknesses rather than seeing him as a man … Continue reading →

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An Open Letter To My Kids

Posted on March 18, 2013 by suemariericker

Howdy do, precious ones…. I thought I’d send y’all (or is that all y’all?) a little message just to share a couple of things the Lord spoke to me this past weekend in New York.  To be perfectly honest, I … Continue reading →

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Tear Down That Wall!

Posted on March 12, 2013 by suemariericker

I have been thinking about walls for a while now; this past weekend brought those thoughts to the surface. Walls are multi-purpose things—they keep people out, they keep people in, they are defensive in nature, they provide protection, they define … Continue reading →

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Looking Back

Posted on March 7, 2013 by suemariericker

In the midst of looking forward to this weekend—a trip to New York and the opportunity to minister to homeless people—I couldn’t help but take a look back over my life; part of that is because the members on our … Continue reading →

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Grace Spots

Posted on March 4, 2013 by suemariericker

I am pretty sure that I have given every excuse for or defense of sin possible.  “It is my right”, “you just don’t understand”, “God understands me” (which is true…), “the devil made me do it”, “I can’t help myself”, “I was born … Continue reading →

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R•E•S•P•E•C•T

Posted on February 26, 2013 by suemariericker

I love the freshness God’s Holy Spirit brings to my Bible reading each day!  I love how he highlights verses in new ways, often relating to things going on in my life.  He did that  for me this morning when … Continue reading →

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