Author Archives: suemariericker

Strategies and Tactics

Posted on February 28, 2013 by suemariericker

Strategies and Tactics are similar though one involves planning and the other executing military operations.  Most Christians realize that they are in a warfare, and for a long time I thought the enemy’s attacks were random—I have been rethinking that … Continue reading →

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R•E•S•P•E•C•T

Posted on February 26, 2013 by suemariericker

I love the freshness God’s Holy Spirit brings to my Bible reading each day!  I love how he highlights verses in new ways, often relating to things going on in my life.  He did that  for me this morning when … Continue reading →

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Psalm 144 – Blessed be the Lord, my Rock!

Posted on February 24, 2013 by suemariericker

Blessed be the Lord, my rock! Father, fill me with your Holy Spirit today and train my heart and my hands for war; train me for the spiritual battles I encounter each day. You are my shield, subdue every evil … Continue reading →

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Helping God, Part 2

Posted on February 23, 2013 by suemariericker

In a previous blog I commented on the scripture in Judges 5:3 where a people were cursed for not helping God– Curse Meroz, says the angel of the Lord, curse its inhabitants thoroughly, because they did not come to the … Continue reading →

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What Will I Contend For?

Posted on February 20, 2013 by suemariericker

I read a verse in Judges the other day that has sparked my thinking–actually, it is the question that is posed in Judges 6:31 that has caused me to take a look at my life from a different angle–Will you … Continue reading →

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Quicksand

Posted on February 16, 2013 by suemariericker

I woke up this morning after a rather vivid dream, the kind of dream that I like to think about and explore the depths to discover if there is any meaning or significance I can gather for my life. It … Continue reading →

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Psalm 103 – My Valentine Prayer

Posted on February 14, 2013 by suemariericker

Greeting card companies, florists, chocolate companies, jewelers–they all make such a big deal about Valentines day! …and if we give it any serious thought, it is primarily for their profit, not our benefit. For some, Valentine’s day is rightly represented … Continue reading →

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Helping God

Posted on February 13, 2013 by suemariericker

In my journey reading/praying through the book of Judges I came across a fascinating verse (5:3): Curse Meroz, says the angel of the Lord, curse its inhabitants thoroughly, because they did not come to the help of the Lord, to … Continue reading →

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Hypocrites!

Posted on February 11, 2013 by suemariericker

I have read some comments lately (though this is far from a new topic!) soundly criticizing hypocritical attitudes within Christianity. While I am pretty sure it is inherent in all of us to hide our sin and weaknesses to promote … Continue reading →

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Psalm 22

Posted on February 8, 2013 by suemariericker

Father, generations later, the words of this psalm are echoed by Jesus on Calvary—the persecution and pain recorded by the psalmist depict the sufferings of my Savior. Remind me, during adverse times and difficult situations, that there is nothing I … Continue reading →

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