Tag Archives: truth

Not Good Enough

Posted on May 27, 2021 by suemariericker

Sometimes I read verses that just stick with me, in my mind and in my heart. This vision in Zechariah is one of those: “Then he showed me the high priest Joshua standing before the Angel of the Lord, with … Continue reading →

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"…that they all may be one."

Posted on December 27, 2019 by suemariericker

“Sanctify them in the truth; your word is truth.  As you sent me into the world, so I have sent them into the world.  And for their sake I consecrate myself, that they also may be sanctified in truth.  I … Continue reading →

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A Question of Morality

Posted on May 24, 2019 by suemariericker

I hear politicians frequently declaring the moral status of other politicians, legal judgments, and just about any issue that they disagree with.  I recognize their strategies in doing this as a subtle declaration of their authority in identifying what is … Continue reading →

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When No Means “NO!”

Posted on January 23, 2019 by suemariericker

It is a difficult journey when friends, relatives, significant others, or persons in authority refuse to accept an individual’s courage to stand up for themselves, their ability to disagree, or one’s right to say “no!”  We want to be acknowledged, … 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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United in Prayer

Posted on May 3, 2018 by suemariericker

Today (May 3, 2018) is the National Day of Prayer in the U.S.  The good thing is that God’s people, His church, do not have national boundaries in the spiritual realm, and anyone in any country can participate—prayer is not … 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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I’m Not Like That!

Posted on July 21, 2017 by suemariericker

Sometimes, it takes a couple of things coinciding to get my attention, to wake me up to sin in my thoughts or attitudes.  Some of the things I seem to write about a lot, like judging others, are so deeply … 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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A Target On My Back!

Posted on August 1, 2016 by suemariericker

Ok, I need to sit down here and write this out, working through some teachings on spiritual warfare, my history with the assaults of the enemy, and what the Bible has to say about the enemy, his character, and his … Continue reading →

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