Tag Archives: Peace

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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Silent Night

Posted on January 21, 2023 by suemariericker

My parents were married on Christmas Eve in 1939; about eleven years (and a couple of sons) later, I was born. Four and a half years after that, my mother died. Christmas Eve was always special to me, but it … 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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What Can I Say?

Posted on June 10, 2020 by suemariericker

I can’t think of anything to write that hasn’t been said or written about the Corona Virus and the tragedy of evil and violence encompassing the United States right now. Of course, not isolated to the U.S…. God help us … Continue reading →

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As Christians and Citizens…

Posted on June 22, 2018 by suemariericker

There is a political furor in the United States right now—lots of accusing, finger pointing, and outrage.  As Christians, we recognize that outrage can be useful for good, energizing us to, with wisdom, effectively address difficult situations; or anger can … Continue reading →

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Pursue Peace!

Posted on September 1, 2017 by suemariericker

Life has been pretty crazy lately, pretty full of “shoulda’ dones,” “shoulda’ knowns,” “shoulda’ been tolds” —so much going on! …aaaaaand my daughter and I have been involved in a Bible study on the armor of God. I don’t know … Continue reading →

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Indivisible

Posted on October 15, 2013 by suemariericker

I mentioned this before, and I think most people recognize that United States citizens live in a divided country.  We are not one nation under God and we are not indivisible!  However, acknowledging division in our country is one thing; … Continue reading →

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Captive Thoughts

Posted on October 2, 2013 by suemariericker

I think most of us recognize how very essential it is to “take our thoughts captive” in obedience to Jesus, particularly thoughts of covetousness and lust; however, we must recognize that our minds are both the playground and battlefield of … Continue reading →

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Fight for Joy!

Posted on July 12, 2013 by suemariericker

Our pastor concluded a teaching series on spiritual warfare this past Sunday with a sermon titled, A Battle for Joy.  Now honestly, I’m sure I would not have thought to put “Joy” into a teaching about the battles that rage in … Continue reading →

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