Tag Archives: Forgiveness

"…that they all may be one."

Posted on December 27, 2019 by suemariericker

“Sanctify them in the truth; your word is truth.  As you sent me into the world, so I have sent them into the world.  And for their sake I consecrate myself, that they also may be sanctified in truth.  I … Continue reading →

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Devotion

Posted on December 17, 2019 by suemariericker

If I am honest with myself, I must admit that I do not love God with all my heart, with all my soul, all my mind, and all my strength (Mark 12:30).  I was thinking about that recently when I … Continue reading →

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The Golden Rule

Posted on July 24, 2019 by suemariericker

Most people, whether they are a Christian or not, are familiar with the Golden Rule: “Do unto others as you would have them do to you,” or “treat people the same way you want to be treated.  This is how … Continue reading →

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Cleansed!

Posted on April 2, 2019 by suemariericker

I took my granddaughter to soccer practice recently; soccer season had just begun, and we met at a fairly large park without knowing exactly where the kids were supposed to meet—turns out that they did their warm-ups and practice inside … Continue reading →

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“A Peaceful and Quiet Life”

Posted on February 15, 2019 by suemariericker

How does one live a “peaceful and quiet” life with so much turmoil, animosity, and hatred confronting us just about everywhere we turn nowadays?  I recognize that there are some who choose to be blissfully isolated or insulated from the … 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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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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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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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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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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