Tag Archives: Spiritual Warfare

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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A Time of Refreshing

Posted on August 29, 2015 by suemariericker

I haven’t posted anything for a while—it isn’t because I haven’t sat down at my computer with every intention of writing; I just keep drawing a blank.  Oh, I might start out with a direction or a “vision” of something … Continue reading →

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Forgiven!

Posted on April 11, 2015 by suemariericker

Easter is an incredibly meaningful holiday for Christians, though I do not think we will grasp the full significance of the resurrection until we see Jesus.  I struggle, though, trying to comprehend all that Jesus did (and continues to do) for … Continue reading →

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Recluse

Posted on March 27, 2015 by suemariericker

I cannot begin to tell you just how many times I have remarked that I would love to live in a secluded cabin in the woods, isolated from the demands and interactions society and life seem to impose on me.  … Continue reading →

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Fighting Words!

Posted on January 30, 2015 by suemariericker

I don’t know the source of the phrase “them’s fighting words!” but it came to mind the other day when I was working on memorizing a scripture in 2 Corinthians.  I think I have mentioned before that I have a … Continue reading →

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Recognizing Strongholds

Posted on December 4, 2014 by suemariericker

It has been several years now since I first listened to teaching about strongholds in a Christian’s life; my first reaction was something akin to, “I’m saved, filled with the Spirit, so no problems here!”  Time has shown me something … Continue reading →

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Corrupt Operating Systems

Posted on November 23, 2014 by suemariericker

I was planning to write about something else today until I ran into a glitch with my computer; fortunately, I have another one I can use until I can get things worked out with the one where my files are … Continue reading →

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Confession (Addendum)

Posted on November 18, 2014 by suemariericker

I wanted to write more in my recent posting built on the adage, “confession is good for the soul”; but as it was, the post was getting rather long so I decided to save it for another day—this being that … Continue reading →

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Conned!

Posted on October 1, 2014 by suemariericker

I was convinced that I was smarter than that, to be taken in by a spiritual predator! And yet this scripture once again proves to be true: “Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall” (Proverbs 16:18).  … Continue reading →

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