Tag Archives: Bible

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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The Father’s Heart

Posted on June 1, 2013 by suemariericker

A family tragedy recently started me to thinking about the Father’s heart—our unseen Father’s nature and disposition towards His children.  I have found that even in the best of homes, human fathers are just that – human.  …and humans, even … Continue reading →

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Judges 19 – My Prayer

Posted on May 22, 2013 by suemariericker

I wrote this prayer after reading chapter 19 in the book of Judges: Father, I do not like this chapter—this story makes me sick!  It is difficult even to imagine these types of things happening nowadays, in our “enlightened”, modern … Continue reading →

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Blessing

Posted on May 19, 2013 by suemariericker

I read the book of Ruth recently, and near the end of those few chapters is a blessing, spoken to Naomi:  “Blessed be the Lord who has not left you this day without a close relative; and may his name … Continue reading →

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God Works!

Posted on April 22, 2013 by suemariericker

I think one of the favorite scripture clubs that the more self-righteous (and I’m pretty sure everyone of us has self-righteous moments), whether Christian or non-believer, enjoys using on those who do not measure up to their standards or preach … Continue reading →

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Living Prophetically

Posted on March 29, 2013 by suemariericker

Pursue love, and desire spiritual gifts, but especially that you may prophesy. …but he who prophesies speaks edification and exhortation and comfort to men (1 Cor. 14:1, 3). A comment made on one of my posts started me to thinking … Continue reading →

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Too Busy to Fight!

Posted on March 11, 2013 by suemariericker

I think I prefer to write observations backed by scripture, but today I want to share observations made through experience…. Here’s the facts:  I just do not want to fight anymore; I do not want to argue, I do not … Continue reading →

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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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