Tag Archives: Spiritual Gifts

Stir Up!

Posted on October 20, 2021 by suemariericker

One of my favorites, and most often quoted verses is 2 Timothy 1:7: “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but one of power, love, and sound judgment.” There is so much that can be said about … Continue reading →

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Graceful

Posted on June 8, 2018 by suemariericker

When I hear the word “graceful”, I envisage someone who is elegant, one who carries him or herself with a flowing, poised bearing.  Someone much different from myself, who tends to trip over my own feet and snort when I … Continue reading →

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Is it Faith?

Posted on March 3, 2015 by suemariericker

My intention was to post here more often; however, life is busy and I’ve dedicated a lot of time to another writing project.  I am at a bit of a stopping point for now, so hopefully, I will be able … Continue reading →

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Called By God

Posted on June 6, 2014 by suemariericker

It is incredibly amazing that, in Jesus, there are no “less than” or “greater than” believers, “for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, being justified freely by His grace through the redemption that is in … Continue reading →

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Can I Help?

Posted on June 2, 2014 by suemariericker

My 3-year old granddaughter is a happy little character, eager to help when I’m cooking or doing some other household chores.  I know that it would be so much easier to just clean the floor or cook the meal without … Continue reading →

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God-Actualization

Posted on August 1, 2013 by suemariericker

I am quite sure that anyone who has taken a psychology class at some time is familiar with Maslow’s hierarchy of needs—presented in the format of a 5-tier pyramid, our basic needs for air, food, water, and sleep comprise some … 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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Living Prophetically

Posted on March 29, 2013 by suemariericker

Pursue love, and desire spiritual gifts, but especially that you may prophesy. …but he who prophesies speaks edification and exhortation and comfort to men (1 Cor. 14:1, 3). A comment made on one of my posts started me to thinking … Continue reading →

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Too Busy to Fight!

Posted on March 11, 2013 by suemariericker

I think I prefer to write observations backed by scripture, but today I want to share observations made through experience…. Here’s the facts:  I just do not want to fight anymore; I do not want to argue, I do not … Continue reading →

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