Tag Archives: Bible

A Place for Us

Posted on September 29, 2017 by suemariericker

Christians in the military face a dilemma most people don’t have to address, either at all, or as frequently as those serving their country.  Many Christians face opposition or antagonism in their workplace when they acknowledge their faith and take … Continue reading →

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Pursue Peace!

Posted on September 1, 2017 by suemariericker

Life has been pretty crazy lately, pretty full of “shoulda’ dones,” “shoulda’ knowns,” “shoulda’ been tolds” —so much going on! …aaaaaand my daughter and I have been involved in a Bible study on the armor of God. I don’t know … Continue reading →

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I’m Not Like That!

Posted on July 21, 2017 by suemariericker

Sometimes, it takes a couple of things coinciding to get my attention, to wake me up to sin in my thoughts or attitudes.  Some of the things I seem to write about a lot, like judging others, are so deeply … Continue reading →

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Back to the Front!

Posted on June 30, 2017 by suemariericker

Recently, there’s been a stunning story with an accompanying picture in the news—that of a brave aid worker carrying a small child away from the bodies of her family, from under the hijab of her dead mother, and through the … Continue reading →

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“Just Trust Jesus!”

Posted on June 16, 2017 by suemariericker

Sage advice, in any case… that is, to “just trust Jesus!”  I’ve given that advice many times, I am sure, and yet have felt a bit of hollowness after speaking it—I gave my daughter that advice with a slight variation … Continue reading →

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Who God Says We Are!

Posted on June 6, 2017 by suemariericker

My daughter and I experienced encounters with others recently that presented challenges to both our identity and joy.  Often, I unconsciously interpret the unkindness of others as a reflection of my worth, forgetting that my value as a human being … Continue reading →

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Wisdom Prayers – Proverbs 20

Posted on May 16, 2017 by suemariericker

I ate too much one night last week—WAY TOO MUCH!  And it came back to bite me, to burn, and act like a volcano within me.  Well, it was Taco Tuesday, and I love tacos, and hot sauce (though the … Continue reading →

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Faulty Thinking

Posted on February 8, 2017 by suemariericker

The Bible is amazing!  I love studying it and recently I’ve spent a lot of time in the book of Genesis (even though I frequently wander away for other studies).  I especially like praying through the scriptures as the Holy … Continue reading →

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Fractured Relationships

Posted on January 18, 2017 by suemariericker

No doubt about it, I love the holidays! …the music, the movies, the food, the festive atmosphere—all of it!  But mostly I love being with family and friends.  Of course, some of the demands and schedules get a little harrowing, … Continue reading →

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Like Jesus

Posted on December 21, 2016 by suemariericker

I thought, mistakenly so, that when the presidential campaign in the U.S. was in our rear-view mirror, the vitriol, the accusations, the fear and fearful predictions would rapidly abate.  Didn’t happen.  In fact, if anything, the anger, hatred, and fear … Continue reading →

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