Tag Archives: Praise

A Conundrum

Posted on February 9, 2024 by suemariericker

Something Jesus said has bothered me for quite a while. Well, I don’t necessarily have a problem with Jesus making the statement as I do with understanding what He said—it is concerning a conversation Jesus had one day when He … Continue reading →

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Why Give Thanks?

Posted on May 1, 2019 by suemariericker

My initial response to that question echoes a parent’s voice in my head, “because I told you to!”  I think most people understand not all voices that parrot “parent” voices represent the character and voice of our heavenly Father; yet … Continue reading →

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Indifference

Posted on May 27, 2014 by suemariericker

My intention is to submit a new post to my blog once a week, every Friday—that gives me time to consider, pray, and study what God is speaking to my heart.  It is good to do that because I’ve discovered … Continue reading →

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Gratitude

Posted on December 3, 2013 by suemariericker

We celebrated Thanksgiving with my son and his wife the weekend before the holiday is usually celebrated—and carried on the tradition of going around the table, each person declaring one thing for which they were thankful.  The biggest challenge, of … Continue reading →

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Fire and Faith

Posted on November 14, 2013 by suemariericker

My life is still in a state of upheaval though I am happy to say that we have completed the journey from Virginia to California.  We were blessed with safe travels and are staying temporarily with my son (who recently … Continue reading →

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Are You Expectant?!

Posted on November 8, 2013 by suemariericker

After the Sunday morning service a couple of weeks ago, my daughter, Amy, and I sat at a table in the church café with our area pastor and he asked us a probing question – “Are you expectant?”  In my … Continue reading →

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Contentment

Posted on June 11, 2013 by suemariericker

My daughter and I were discussing the state of our kitchen last night and we agreed that it would be nice to have a matching set of good quality pots and pans. To be perfectly honest, we have parts of … Continue reading →

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Blessing

Posted on May 19, 2013 by suemariericker

I read the book of Ruth recently, and near the end of those few chapters is a blessing, spoken to Naomi:  “Blessed be the Lord who has not left you this day without a close relative; and may his name … Continue reading →

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Just The Facts!

Posted on April 15, 2013 by suemariericker

I am not perfect, and I find that information a bit disconcerting.  People who are not Christians like to condemn Christians for their imperfections and inconsistencies and I would prefer not having any evidence in my life to support their … Continue reading →

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Psalm 144 – Blessed be the Lord, my Rock!

Posted on February 24, 2013 by suemariericker

Blessed be the Lord, my rock! Father, fill me with your Holy Spirit today and train my heart and my hands for war; train me for the spiritual battles I encounter each day. You are my shield, subdue every evil … Continue reading →

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