Tag Archives: Pride

Deception

Posted on November 19, 2022 by suemariericker

I don’t want to be deceived! …and I don’t imagine that there is anyone who does. The tricky thing about deception, though, is that anyone who is deceived doesn’t know it. There’s a confidence that it happens to other people, … Continue reading →

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Like Jesus

Posted on December 21, 2016 by suemariericker

I thought, mistakenly so, that when the presidential campaign in the U.S. was in our rear-view mirror, the vitriol, the accusations, the fear and fearful predictions would rapidly abate.  Didn’t happen.  In fact, if anything, the anger, hatred, and fear … Continue reading →

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Just Regular Folk

Posted on October 8, 2016 by suemariericker

One thing I enjoy about Bible narratives, other than just loving to read stories, is recognizing the humanity that characterized ancient civilizations and individuals continue to exemplify who we are/I am many, many centuries later.  We can see (if we … Continue reading →

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Conned!

Posted on October 1, 2014 by suemariericker

I was convinced that I was smarter than that, to be taken in by a spiritual predator! And yet this scripture once again proves to be true: “Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall” (Proverbs 16:18).  … Continue reading →

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“I Will…!”

Posted on September 21, 2014 by suemariericker

Sometimes my thoughts are a little random, no surprise to my kids! Often I am amazed at how the Holy Spirit manages to pull those thoughts together for this blog… I was very busy last couple of weeks; and every … Continue reading →

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