Tag Archives: Prayer

What Do You See?

Posted on July 1, 2014 by suemariericker

The citizens of ancient Israel had some serious problems with their decision-making practices, particularly when it came to allegiances and priorities.  I cannot say which came first, the idolatry or mercilessness, but they seemed to go hand in hand.  Idols … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible, Christian Life, Christianity, Faith, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 3 Comments

Colors

Posted on May 16, 2014 by suemariericker

There are always some adjustments to be made when one moves—moving onto a military base has its own unique set of adventures, to be sure.  For my daughter, it is convenient to be close to the hangar where she works; … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Off The Top of My Head…

Posted on March 15, 2014 by suemariericker

There are many crises occurring in the world and in people’s lives as much now, if not more, than there ever were—imprisoned and persecuted Christians, the plight of Syria’s children, the physical and emotional suffering of many individuals to name … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

One of “Them”

Posted on December 13, 2013 by suemariericker

“Conviction” is one of those multi-layered words that individuals may accept in one instance, yet reject in another.  Most people have convictions – “fixed or firmly held beliefs” – regarding what they accept to be true or not true, yet … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

No Longer A Widow

Posted on September 29, 2013 by suemariericker

I like to pray; I like to take long walks in the woods and pour out my heart to God, telling Him of my fears, my goals, my concerns, relating thoughts and observations about my kids and grandkids…telling Him just … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Bias

Posted on September 4, 2013 by suemariericker

This past weekend my daughter and I watched the film adaptation of Jane Austen’s novel, Emma.  I think most Jane Austen fans recognize that her books are far more than romantic stories, they are social commentaries, ever as much applicable … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Allegiance

Posted on August 27, 2013 by suemariericker

As I’ve been reading through the prophesies in the Biblical book of Ezekiel, my heart has been touched by the messages about the nation of Egypt, particularly in light of the tragic violence occurring there now.  Once a great nation, … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Watchmen!

Posted on August 8, 2013 by suemariericker

The book of Ezekiel is not an easy one; however, as with every book in the Bible, it holds valuable truth for Christians.  I think, particularly in these days of world conflict and national turmoil, this book holds treasures of … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment