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“Fan into Flame!”

Posted on September 5, 2018 by suemariericker

I took a trip to Oregon—drove my granddaughter and myself up so she could spend some time with her cousins, and I could see my sons and their families.  My daughter (my granddaughter’s mommy) couldn’t join us because she in … Continue reading →

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“No More of This!”

Posted on July 20, 2018 by suemariericker

As Christians, we recognize the authority and power in Jesus’ words… “By the word of the Lord the heavens were made, and by the breath of His mouth all their host.  He gathers the waters of the sea as a … Continue reading →

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As Christians and Citizens…

Posted on June 22, 2018 by suemariericker

There is a political furor in the United States right now—lots of accusing, finger pointing, and outrage.  As Christians, we recognize that outrage can be useful for good, energizing us to, with wisdom, effectively address difficult situations; or anger can … Continue reading →

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Graceful

Posted on June 8, 2018 by suemariericker

When I hear the word “graceful”, I envisage someone who is elegant, one who carries him or herself with a flowing, poised bearing.  Someone much different from myself, who tends to trip over my own feet and snort when I … Continue reading →

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No Time for Complacency!

Posted on May 16, 2018 by suemariericker

I mentioned to a friend not long ago that it appears the conflicts in the Middle East are increasing and intensifying.  Her response was that the violence in that region is nothing new—things have always been like this.  After the … Continue reading →

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United in Prayer

Posted on May 3, 2018 by suemariericker

Today (May 3, 2018) is the National Day of Prayer in the U.S.  The good thing is that God’s people, His church, do not have national boundaries in the spiritual realm, and anyone in any country can participate—prayer is not … Continue reading →

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A Cold Heart

Posted on April 23, 2018 by suemariericker

I think most people are familiar with the story of Solomon and the moment of intense foreboding when he called for his sword, declaring that he would divide an infant in half to settle an argument between two women: “Then … Continue reading →

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An Opportunist

Posted on April 10, 2018 by suemariericker

Not long ago, I read an account of a young man who, at a younger age, made a costly error in judgment.  Though he received forgiveness from God and his Christian parents, he still was plagued with a sense of … Continue reading →

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A Bullying Spirit

Posted on March 21, 2018 by suemariericker

When I drop my granddaughter off at school in the mornings, I stand outside the fence and pray.  I pray over the students and the teachers, for safety and protection from invasive evil, physically, and from the philosophies of this … Continue reading →

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Strongholds

Posted on March 14, 2018 by suemariericker

Writing about strongholds is not easy; in fact, I think for most of us, acknowledging areas of vulnerability in our lives is quite unsettling.  However, it usually isn’t long after receiving Jesus as our Savior that we are confronted with … Continue reading →

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