Tag Archives: Love

The Impossible Commandment

Posted on September 12, 2019 by suemariericker

Jesus said, “This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you.” That’s it.  To obey Jesus, all we need to do is love people the way He loves us. Not necessarily a piece of cake, … 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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“The Father of All Those Who Believe”

Posted on July 4, 2016 by suemariericker

I read Genesis 22 recently—not an easy chapter, I think particularly for parents.  How could God possibly ask Abraham to sacrifice his beloved son, Isaac, as a burnt offering?  Wasn’t child sacrifice a characteristic of pagan cultures then (and now), … Continue reading →

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The Words of My Mouth

Posted on September 9, 2015 by suemariericker

I mentioned in my last post that the best words I can write are not my words but God’s Word.  Yet, by the grace of God, I have the opportunity to share my thoughts and my words here.  My thoughts … Continue reading →

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What Comfort?

Posted on February 13, 2015 by suemariericker

I was upset as I read a comment someone made on another’s post a few days ago, adding scorn and criticism to an already wounded soul.  I think it is the many broken places in my own life that stirs … 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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Supernatural!

Posted on October 26, 2014 by suemariericker

“What supernatural event from the Bible is your favorite?  Why?”  These questions were posed at our community/home Bible study group this past week. Wow! Those are not easy questions—there are so many miraculous events to consider, how do you choose?  … Continue reading →

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Caught!

Posted on May 9, 2014 by suemariericker

He told her he loved her.  He said his wife didn’t understand him and he was going to leave her so they could be together.  Now this! Waves of horror and shame clouded her vision as rough hands grabbed her … Continue reading →

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Shake It Off!

Posted on May 13, 2013 by suemariericker

My daughter, two-year old granddaughter and I went to a park recently.  It was a lovely day and little Miss Energy was dashing around eagerly looking at flowers, bugs, and her personal favorite, rocks.  In the midst of her half-running, … Continue reading →

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Free Indeed!

Posted on May 3, 2013 by suemariericker

I can imagine that most people, in the course of their lives, have experienced negative opinions and disparaging comments about their identity, abilities, appearance, or character.  To some degree we can consider these comments to be curses, particularly if we … Continue reading →

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