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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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Less Than…

Posted on February 7, 2013 by suemariericker

I admit that I have been harassed with “less than” thinking; thinking otherwise is somewhat new and risky. There is a lot of security in thinking that I am less than competent, for in thinking so, I don’t have to … Continue reading →

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Wounds

Posted on February 5, 2013 by suemariericker

Sin creates wounded people, and since we all have sinned and fallen far short of the glory and righteousness of God, we are all wounded to some degree. Not everyone has an (obvious) gaping hole in his or her soul, … Continue reading →

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The Dilemma of Grace

Posted on February 4, 2013 by suemariericker

Just off-hand, I can’t imagine that grace would be a tricky subject, but I think it has become a matter of some debate. Now, you know I’m not here to present facts and statistics – particularly because I don’t think … Continue reading →

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