Tag Archives: Legalism

My “Jesus Revolution”

Posted on April 19, 2023 by suemariericker

The theater was dark, though we got there early. A few people trickled in, but not many folks for the first showing Saturday morning. There were some young people, including my daughter and granddaughter, though I’m not so sure my … Continue reading →

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Either/Or

Posted on August 27, 2022 by suemariericker

I like putting myself into the story when I read the gospels—feel the heat, smell the dust, the food cooking, and the occasional breezes stirring amongst the people—talking with friends about Jesus, trying to get closer to Him to hear … Continue reading →

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Bewitched

Posted on February 1, 2021 by suemariericker

I’ve thought a lot about these verses lately: “O foolish Galatians! Who has bewitched you? It was before your eyes that Jesus Christ was publicly portrayed as crucified. Let me ask you only this: Did you receive the Spirit by … Continue reading →

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What Do You Want?

Posted on January 9, 2019 by suemariericker

“But what do you want?” Sometimes we don’t have much say in the matter about the things we want.  Finances, life circumstances, health problems, family dynamics, or personal limitations frequently dictate what get, and many times that does not line … Continue reading →

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Cracks in the Foundation!

Posted on October 2, 2018 by suemariericker

I think most people recognize the importance of having a strong foundation—both for their homes and for their lives.  The Holy Spirit speaks about foundations in the Bible: “Righteousness and justice are the foundation of your throne; steadfast love and … Continue reading →

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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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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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Not by Might…

Posted on January 4, 2016 by suemariericker

I decided that it was time to begin at the beginning, reading and praying through the first five books of the Bible.  I confess that writing both my blog and my prayer journals have become quite a task for me—between … Continue reading →

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New Year’s Resolutions

Posted on January 3, 2015 by suemariericker

I haven’t written anything for the past few weeks because I was staying in a hotel room and with my daughter and granddaughter—since I posted my “official” Christmas blog,  I figured that I was off the hook as far as … Continue reading →

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“But James Says…!”

Posted on June 28, 2014 by suemariericker

Because I have a “been there, done that” relationship with legalism, I know that those who feel compelled to promote a particular doctrine or denomination love the book of James—at least a few verses in that book.  For instance:  “But … Continue reading →

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