Tag Archives: Righteousness

You Must…!

Posted on September 25, 2020 by suemariericker

I frequently see articles or videos captioned, “Must Read!” or “Must See!” and there is this little sense of guilt when I don’t have time or am not inclined to read or watch. Sometimes I will, but not always; either … Continue reading →

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"Follow Your Shot!"

Posted on March 1, 2020 by suemariericker

I went to a lot of my granddaughter’s soccer practices and games this past year—it was fun to watch her practice and play!  She wasn’t at all intense about the game; my daughter observed that her daughter was more of … Continue reading →

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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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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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Sometimes I Just Don’t Get It!

Posted on June 13, 2014 by suemariericker

I was brought up in one of those “Jesus + ….. = Salvation” churches, and lest you consider any one particular denomination maintaining a corner on that market – they do not!  A phrase echoes in my heart from a … 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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Compromise

Posted on April 5, 2014 by suemariericker

Relationships require compromise every now and again because frankly, God did not create robots or clones—we are all unique individuals, divinely fashioned in our mother’s wombs—and every one of us views life from a different angle. There is one relationship, … Continue reading →

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Wounded Spirits

Posted on February 27, 2014 by suemariericker

I am not sure how many people recognize that there is such a thing as “spiritual abuse”; however, the first time I heard the phrase it resonated with my understanding of the leadership and doctrines of some churches and religions.  … Continue reading →

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Liberty and Justice

Posted on October 24, 2013 by suemariericker

The hope of my heart, and I believe the hearts of all people, echoes the sweet benediction of the Pledge of Allegiance, “with liberty and justice for all”; yet I am quite confident that for most, the primary concern is … Continue reading →

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Watchmen!

Posted on August 8, 2013 by suemariericker

The book of Ezekiel is not an easy one; however, as with every book in the Bible, it holds valuable truth for Christians.  I think, particularly in these days of world conflict and national turmoil, this book holds treasures of … Continue reading →

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