Tag Archives: Hope

These Days

Posted on January 27, 2022 by suemariericker

I suppose it was about 15 or more years ago that I started writing prayer journals based on scripture. The first one that I wrote was on the New Testament and it began with very brief prayers on each chapter. … Continue reading →

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HOPE

Posted on February 5, 2020 by suemariericker

“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.” (Romans 15:13) The Bible has a lot to say about hope—I think … Continue reading →

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God of Comfort

Posted on August 7, 2019 by suemariericker

Recently, some friends of mine experienced unthinkable tragedies in their lives, the kind of heartbreaks that leave people reeling with anguish and questions. In both situations, young children were left without one of their parents. A bell rang and a … Continue reading →

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He Promised Hope!

Posted on February 9, 2018 by suemariericker

The spiritual and emotional journey of Jesus’ disciples could veritably be considered epic—from uneducated laborers, their society’s nobodies and rejects, to intimate friendship with the Creator of the Universe!  Though they did not initially comprehend just who He was, they … Continue reading →

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“But God Promised!”

Posted on September 15, 2016 by suemariericker

I am continually amazed at how some very familiar portions of scripture have verses tucked away in them that seem incongruent with what I imagine are God’s intentions and the way He works.  I like them! …those challenging verses.  I … Continue reading →

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What a Friend!

Posted on September 5, 2015 by suemariericker

I’ve been sitting here off and on for a couple of days looking at a post I started a few weeks ago but with no clear direction how to finish it.  There are times when this happens and I end … Continue reading →

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The Value of a Human Life

Posted on November 8, 2014 by suemariericker

For the most part, I avoid hot topics and controversial issues, not because I am afraid to share my opinion; rather, because many other blogs cover those matters quite well, while my objectives are to consider personal perspectives and growing … Continue reading →

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No Fear!

Posted on September 26, 2014 by suemariericker

I’ve been reading the book of Jeremiah lately and am captivated by the story in chapter 36 where Jeremiah summoned Baruch and dictated to him every message the Lord had given against Judah, Israel, and other nations. When the scroll … Continue reading →

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Searching Amongst The Dead

Posted on April 18, 2014 by suemariericker

For many Christians, this is a week of celebration, commemorating the amazing gift of life purchased for us with the matchless blood of Jesus. Some turn away from Easter, though, denouncing it as having pagan roots. Personally, I love this … Continue reading →

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Brokenhearted

Posted on February 18, 2014 by suemariericker

I am quite confident that most people have experienced one or more heart-breaking, soul-wrenching circumstances in their lives—whether the loss of a loved one, abuse, crippling illness, abandonment, divorce, or any one of a myriad effects of the fallen nature … Continue reading →

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