Tag Archives: Self-Righteousness

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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A Cold Heart

Posted on April 23, 2018 by suemariericker

I think most people are familiar with the story of Solomon and the moment of intense foreboding when he called for his sword, declaring that he would divide an infant in half to settle an argument between two women: “Then … Continue reading →

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Pressing On…

Posted on January 2, 2018 by suemariericker

“Not that I…am already perfect, but I press on…. One thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in … Continue reading →

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Fractured Relationships

Posted on January 18, 2017 by suemariericker

No doubt about it, I love the holidays! …the music, the movies, the food, the festive atmosphere—all of it!  But mostly I love being with family and friends.  Of course, some of the demands and schedules get a little harrowing, … Continue reading →

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Forgiveness

Posted on July 11, 2014 by suemariericker

I do my best to avoid political topics when I write these posts because, frankly, they are way too emotionally loaded and I believe heart issues and spiritual matters are much more important.  I have noticed that few people change … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Abduction

Posted on June 20, 2014 by suemariericker

Our pastor is teaching a series through the book of Colossians and the verses he spoke on this past Sunday highlighted in my heart the insidiousness of errant teachings and beliefs.  I can’t explain why, when I read the phrase, … 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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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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Cursed or Favored?

Posted on April 24, 2013 by suemariericker

I recently finished reading the book of Judges and began to consider curses.  There was a serious moral decline within the nation of Israel and the stories recorded in the last few chapters demonstrate some of the depths to which … Continue reading →

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God Works!

Posted on April 22, 2013 by suemariericker

I think one of the favorite scripture clubs that the more self-righteous (and I’m pretty sure everyone of us has self-righteous moments), whether Christian or non-believer, enjoys using on those who do not measure up to their standards or preach … Continue reading →

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