Tag Archives: Repentance

The Wrath of God

Posted on November 24, 2021 by suemariericker

I can’t say that I think about the wrath of God very much—for me, it is not a concern because I have “turned to God from idols to serve the living and true God, and to wait for His Son … Continue reading →

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Jonah and Nahum

Posted on March 1, 2021 by suemariericker

I don’t think I’ve ever heard a teaching contrasting the books of Jonah and Nahum—I’m not even sure I’ve ever heard a teaching on the book of Nahum, though I’ve heard plenty of sermons on Jonah. What comes to mind … Continue reading →

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Nineveh

Posted on November 2, 2020 by suemariericker

I’ve been reading and re-reading, listening to and re-listening to the book of Jonah recently. It has been a good experience, to see beyond the story of a man a fish, to the interactions between a man and his God. … Continue reading →

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Pointing Fingers

Posted on August 31, 2020 by suemariericker

I read a statement by Anne Graham Lotz recently, and it struck a chord in my heart: “We may never have another Great Awakening in our nation until you and I stop pointing our finger at ‘them’ and deal with … Continue reading →

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Who God Says We Are!

Posted on June 6, 2017 by suemariericker

My daughter and I experienced encounters with others recently that presented challenges to both our identity and joy.  Often, I unconsciously interpret the unkindness of others as a reflection of my worth, forgetting that my value as a human being … 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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A TV Show, A Child’s Movie, and Lent

Posted on February 16, 2016 by suemariericker

My intention was to share experiences from my trip to Israel pretty much in the order that they happened, but a few things and sleepless hours the other night thinking about Yad Vashem, the world holocaust center in Jerusalem, changed … Continue reading →

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A Seamless Canopy

Posted on September 28, 2015 by suemariericker

I heard this phrase, “a seamless canopy” used in an online prayer recently, and I cannot begin to tell you how much it resonated with my heart, particularly after a rather unpleasant encounter with an online shyster (though he definitely … Continue reading →

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A Repentant Heart

Posted on July 20, 2015 by suemariericker

            Recently, an acquaintance expressed some rather disparaging opinions about relationships on a social media site and it drew my thoughts back to the Garden of Eden.  I admit that I am divorced and have … Continue reading →

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Recognizing Strongholds

Posted on December 4, 2014 by suemariericker

It has been several years now since I first listened to teaching about strongholds in a Christian’s life; my first reaction was something akin to, “I’m saved, filled with the Spirit, so no problems here!”  Time has shown me something … Continue reading →

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