Author Archives: suemariericker

Troubling…

Posted on October 24, 2020 by suemariericker

I’ve read a smattering of comments on some social media posts of well-known Christians or organizations that surprise me, though I am not altogether shocked. I’ve read a few recently condemning Sean Feucht, worship leader of the #Let Us Worship … Continue reading →

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You Must…!

Posted on September 25, 2020 by suemariericker

I frequently see articles or videos captioned, “Must Read!” or “Must See!” and there is this little sense of guilt when I don’t have time or am not inclined to read or watch. Sometimes I will, but not always; either … Continue reading →

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They Don’t Know How!

Posted on September 2, 2020 by suemariericker

One of my favorite, and at the same time most difficult things to do is to spend time pondering and mulling over a chapter or section of scripture. Difficult because letting go the myriad of things—like dishes, sweeping and mopping, … Continue reading →

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Pointing Fingers

Posted on August 31, 2020 by suemariericker

I read a statement by Anne Graham Lotz recently, and it struck a chord in my heart: “We may never have another Great Awakening in our nation until you and I stop pointing our finger at ‘them’ and deal with … Continue reading →

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Wise As Serpents

Posted on July 27, 2020 by suemariericker

Jesus had a way of saying some pretty edgy things. For instance, “It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to enter the kingdom of God.” (Mark 10:25); telling … Continue reading →

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What Can I Say?

Posted on June 10, 2020 by suemariericker

I can’t think of anything to write that hasn’t been said or written about the Corona Virus and the tragedy of evil and violence encompassing the United States right now. Of course, not isolated to the U.S…. God help us … Continue reading →

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Under the Sun

Posted on May 21, 2020 by suemariericker

“What has been is what will be, and what has been done is what will be done, and there is nothing new under the sun.”  (Ecclesiastes 1:9) I’ve been reading the book of Hosea recently, thinking that my next prayer … Continue reading →

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It’s Personal… He’s Personal!!

Posted on April 29, 2020 by suemariericker

There is something that I have struggled with; I guess it could be classified as a faith thing, yet it is something I want to give voice to—just in case anyone else has had similar thoughts. It is this… I … Continue reading →

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Won’t You Be My Neighbor?

Posted on April 6, 2020 by suemariericker

I was born in 1950, a part of a generation considered baby boomers—children born after WWII, between 1946 to 1964.  I remember the shock and grief that assailed the nation when President Kennedy was assassinated, when people who were concerned … Continue reading →

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When Fear Assails Us

Posted on March 9, 2020 by suemariericker

Father, fear seems to be gripping our nation, not just because of the political turmoil and violence, but also because of a virus that appears to be spreading exponentially.  Scripture identifies the source of fear as spiritual (2 Timothy 1:7), … Continue reading →

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