Tag Archives: Faith

The Wrath of God

Posted on November 24, 2021 by suemariericker

I can’t say that I think about the wrath of God very much—for me, it is not a concern because I have “turned to God from idols to serve the living and true God, and to wait for His Son … Continue reading →

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Stir Up!

Posted on October 20, 2021 by suemariericker

One of my favorites, and most often quoted verses is 2 Timothy 1:7: “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but one of power, love, and sound judgment.” There is so much that can be said about … Continue reading →

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“…but a Sword!”

Posted on August 23, 2021 by suemariericker

“Do not think that I have come to bring peace to the earth. I have not come to bring peace, but a sword.” (Matthew 10:34) Those are radical words—and Jesus said them! He went on to say, “…For I have … Continue reading →

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Prophets and Prophecies

Posted on July 7, 2021 by suemariericker

Prophecy is a fascinating topic, not just for Christians, because most people want to know in advance what is coming so that they can prepare for it. Usually. Unless it has to do with the Bible and God’s coming judgment, … Continue reading →

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Everlasting Covenant

Posted on June 23, 2021 by suemariericker

The concept of “replacement theology” escapes me, though there are well-known Bible teachers and theologians who support it. The simplified explanation of the phrase is that since the ascension of Jesus and the infusion of the Holy Spirit into the … Continue reading →

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Not Good Enough

Posted on May 27, 2021 by suemariericker

Sometimes I read verses that just stick with me, in my mind and in my heart. This vision in Zechariah is one of those: “Then he showed me the high priest Joshua standing before the Angel of the Lord, with … Continue reading →

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Pushing Through

Posted on May 5, 2021 by suemariericker

I’ve got a headache—not one of my favorite experiences. There are various reasons I get them, and I am sure there are all kinds of spiritual forces (and a lot of physical reasons) behind them. I think most people have … Continue reading →

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Mind-Set

Posted on April 22, 2021 by suemariericker

I went for a walk this morning in a park that I haven’t been to for a long time. It’s not far away and it’s not a large park, but it has a pretty nice walking/jogging path through it. There … Continue reading →

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Cancel Culture

Posted on March 22, 2021 by suemariericker

“Cancel Culture” has become a prominent concept in the past year or so – but there is nothing new about it. Here is a definition and some explanations of what it is and how it works. I’m sure we’ve all … Continue reading →

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Jonah and Nahum

Posted on March 1, 2021 by suemariericker

I don’t think I’ve ever heard a teaching contrasting the books of Jonah and Nahum—I’m not even sure I’ve ever heard a teaching on the book of Nahum, though I’ve heard plenty of sermons on Jonah. What comes to mind … Continue reading →

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