Tag Archives: Trials

Building Materials

Posted on April 11, 2014 by suemariericker

I received a letter recently that took me back in my memory to a difficult time in my life, one that I did not handle with faith or grace. I was a Christian at the time; however, I did not … Continue reading →

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How Do You Measure Faith?

Posted on March 22, 2014 by suemariericker

Most Christians are familiar with Jesus words, “For truly, I say to you, if you have faith like a grain of mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move, and nothing … 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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Fruitful Lives

Posted on September 26, 2013 by suemariericker

I read an article in CNN Health recently that struck a chord with me.  It was titled, “Where is self-control in the brain?” (Elizabeth Landau, September 14, 2013).  Having encountered many defeats and experiencing battle fatigue over confrontations with my … Continue reading →

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Who is God, Anyway?

Posted on September 7, 2013 by suemariericker

Recently, some ladies and I were discussing an issue that concerned us, and one of my friends made the comment, “God is spontaneous!”  Her statement got me to thinking about some of the characteristics of God and from my experiences … Continue reading →

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The War on Terror

Posted on August 12, 2013 by suemariericker

With acts of terrorism in the news and the embassy closings in the past week, it is a little difficult not to be affected in one way or another by the threat of terrorist acts.  This is a random thought, … Continue reading →

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Fight for Joy!

Posted on July 12, 2013 by suemariericker

Our pastor concluded a teaching series on spiritual warfare this past Sunday with a sermon titled, A Battle for Joy.  Now honestly, I’m sure I would not have thought to put “Joy” into a teaching about the battles that rage in … Continue reading →

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BE AWARE!

Posted on June 4, 2013 by suemariericker

After dropping my granddaughter off at daycare, I stopped at a nearby park to enjoy the beauty of nature and refresh my soul in the crisp morning air.  Surrounded by the glories of the natural world—trees, a crisp green in … 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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