Tag Archives: Trials

“But God Promised!”

Posted on September 15, 2016 by suemariericker

I am continually amazed at how some very familiar portions of scripture have verses tucked away in them that seem incongruent with what I imagine are God’s intentions and the way He works.  I like them! …those challenging verses.  I … Continue reading →

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“The Father of All Those Who Believe”

Posted on July 4, 2016 by suemariericker

I read Genesis 22 recently—not an easy chapter, I think particularly for parents.  How could God possibly ask Abraham to sacrifice his beloved son, Isaac, as a burnt offering?  Wasn’t child sacrifice a characteristic of pagan cultures then (and now), … Continue reading →

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Truly Blessed!

Posted on October 26, 2015 by suemariericker

I’ve been working on another post about spiritual warfare lately, sort of struggling through it.  I am pretty sure that it will get posted on here one of these days; though right now there is something else I want to … 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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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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The Nature of God

Posted on May 29, 2015 by suemariericker

The past few weeks have been pretty intense for my family and me, and things are not really going to settle down for some time to come.  I went for a fairly long walk recently, hoping to quiet my heart … Continue reading →

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A Different Perspective

Posted on April 21, 2015 by suemariericker

I think everyone has a little place in their minds where they (and when I say “they” I mean “we” because I am no exception) become set in their ways of thinking and doing things.  There is a lot of … 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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Power, Love, and a Sound Mind

Posted on September 5, 2014 by suemariericker

Circumstances frequently bring my thoughts back to the verse in 2nd Timothy that declares, “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind” (1:7 NKJV).  Interestingly, various Bible … Continue reading →

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All Things…!

Posted on August 12, 2014 by suemariericker

I have had easier weeks – easier than the past couple of them, I should say.  My daughter was in a motorcycle accident and her body is broken but she is alive, and for that I am remarkably grateful—and there … Continue reading →

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