Tag Archives: Last Days

The Leaven of Herod

Posted on August 4, 2023 by suemariericker

The Leaven of the Pharisees Interestingly, I (and I am sure not only I) think about Jesus’ teaching concerning the Pharisees, particularly the admonition to “beware of the leaven of the Pharisees,” as relating to the followers of Jesus then, … Continue reading →

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Can’t Get There From Here!

Posted on February 8, 2023 by suemariericker

I have some close ties to a religious cult (a religion regarded as unorthodox or spurious, and its adherents). When I believed the things they believed, I didn’t consider it to be cultic, and I am sure they don’t, either. … Continue reading →

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Keep Looking Up!

Posted on December 20, 2022 by suemariericker

I’ve heard the saying, “You don’t appreciate what you have until it is gone” (or something like that—I’m not sure I got the quote exactly right). For an example, as an American, I don’t really know the extent of freedom … Continue reading →

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Either/Or

Posted on August 27, 2022 by suemariericker

I like putting myself into the story when I read the gospels—feel the heat, smell the dust, the food cooking, and the occasional breezes stirring amongst the people—talking with friends about Jesus, trying to get closer to Him to hear … Continue reading →

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Like Thunder…

Posted on July 14, 2022 by suemariericker

I had an interesting experience a couple of nights ago—actually, terrifying would be a more accurate description. I don’t wake up from a sound sleep easily, yet this time I was startled awake with such intensity that it took quite … Continue reading →

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Lord and Masters

Posted on June 8, 2022 by suemariericker

I love the Bible App with its multiple translations and versions of the Bible, its daily devotions, and Bible studies with many teachers well-versed in the scriptures. There are a lot of different Apps, too, that you can use to … Continue reading →

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Rumors

Posted on March 16, 2022 by suemariericker

Without a doubt, my favorite book series is the Maisie Dobbs novels by Jacqueline Winspear. Though they aren’t Christian books, they are historical fiction based on actual events set throughout World War I and into WWII. A quote at the … Continue reading →

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These Days

Posted on January 27, 2022 by suemariericker

I suppose it was about 15 or more years ago that I started writing prayer journals based on scripture. The first one that I wrote was on the New Testament and it began with very brief prayers on each chapter. … Continue reading →

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Looking Out the Window

Posted on December 15, 2021 by suemariericker

I was just looking out the window a bit ago; our apartment sits on top of a hill and the back balcony faces down towards the university’s sports fields.  I was mesmerized as I watched swirling flurries of snow—after living … Continue reading →

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Stir Up!

Posted on October 20, 2021 by suemariericker

One of my favorites, and most often quoted verses is 2 Timothy 1:7: “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but one of power, love, and sound judgment.” There is so much that can be said about … Continue reading →

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