Tag Archives: Holy Spirit

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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Beginnings

Posted on January 15, 2016 by suemariericker

I am so excited!  I am leaving on a trip to Israel next week.  It is something that I have really wanted to do for a long time, but the logistics (finances, mostly) seemed to make it an impossible dream.  … Continue reading →

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Not by Might…

Posted on January 4, 2016 by suemariericker

I decided that it was time to begin at the beginning, reading and praying through the first five books of the Bible.  I confess that writing both my blog and my prayer journals have become quite a task for me—between … Continue reading →

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Trust Issues

Posted on November 16, 2015 by suemariericker

Trust is an essential element in a Christian’s life, as long as it is well placed. The psalmist proclaims, “As for God, His way is perfect; the word of the Lord is proven; He is a shield to all who trust in Him” (Psalm 18:30). Continue reading →

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A Seamless Canopy

Posted on September 28, 2015 by suemariericker

I heard this phrase, “a seamless canopy” used in an online prayer recently, and I cannot begin to tell you how much it resonated with my heart, particularly after a rather unpleasant encounter with an online shyster (though he definitely … Continue reading →

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Three Years…

Posted on September 22, 2015 by suemariericker

I have been hoping to write something to recognize the upcoming 3-year anniversary of Saeed Abedini’s imprisonment in an Iranian prison.  I think most Christians recognize his name and understand that he is an American pastor, unjustly held and tortured … Continue reading →

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What a Friend!

Posted on September 5, 2015 by suemariericker

I’ve been sitting here off and on for a couple of days looking at a post I started a few weeks ago but with no clear direction how to finish it.  There are times when this happens and I end … 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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Teaching Moments

Posted on May 13, 2015 by suemariericker

I had a “teaching moment” with my 4 year-old granddaughter this morning that I needed just as much as she did.  I should have realized that she was enjoying her shower last night just waaaaay too much—when she got out, … Continue reading →

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