Tag Archives: Bible

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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If it Fits…

Posted on February 22, 2018 by suemariericker

It’s funny watching my bulky cat attempt to fit into a small box; when I watch her, the motto, “If it fits, it sits!” comes to mind.  Now, I know that isn’t exactly how the saying originated, but many cat … Continue reading →

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How are Christians Supposed to Live?

Posted on January 26, 2018 by suemariericker

Most people, even those who are not believers (or I should say, especially those who are not believers), have opinions about how Christians are supposed to live.  Problems arise when people (Christian or not) make assumptions based on personal opinion … Continue reading →

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That’s Not True!

Posted on January 18, 2018 by suemariericker

I love going to church and hearing teachings that are clearly Holy Spirit anointed!  Characteristics of such sermons declare both the character of God and convey truth spoken from the Word of God.  The Good News is that the Bible … Continue reading →

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Pressing On…

Posted on January 2, 2018 by suemariericker

“Not that I…am already perfect, but I press on…. One thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in … Continue reading →

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What Should I Say?

Posted on December 20, 2017 by suemariericker

As a mom, I can’t think of anything more difficult than seeing my children and their families suffer or go through difficult times. I long to say just the right words to bring them comfort or give them sage advice … Continue reading →

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“Fall Protection”

Posted on November 2, 2017 by suemariericker

My daughter took a safety class recently and one of her assignments was to create a PowerPoint presentation on Fall Protection.  She let me view it before she left for class, and as I was thinking about it a bit … Continue reading →

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