Choosing faith over fear in the everyday...
I've been sick this week and completely useless. It's no fun being sick around the holidays, so much to do and no energy to do it. Thank God for Amazon. And my husband... Every time I'm sick he takes such good care of me. He makes sure I have all the medicine I need and am totally comfortable. He must've gone to ... read more
Listening has never been my strong suit. On the contrary, talking is second nature to me, as evidenced by a letter my mom wrote to my grandmother when I was about 4. She wrote, "Susan is the loudest little girl, she runs all around the house just talking and yelling." "I think she just loves the sound of her own ... read more
Thankfulness can sneak into the most unlikely of places. The end of this year finds me rapidly heading out of my 30's and smacking straight into 40. (No, an exact date need not be mentioned here.) As I look back over these years, I'm thankful for many things, which include obvious blessings, like my family and ... read more
In a world full of ugly how will we teach our children to be decent human beings? It's the question at the heart of several conversations I've been a part of in recent months. With Hollywood's current events and our tumultuous politics, this has been a recurring topic on social media and in personal conversation. I've ... read more
Pillow, blanket, toothbrush... I can't forget my Bible. I marked off the mental checklist running through my mind while wandering around my room packing my bag for my weekend away. Naturally, I love the idea of going to a women's retreat, there's just one small problem. I'm neurotic about my sleep. How does Jesus ... read more
How do you choose peace when you're anxious? Earlier this last month, I spoke a little about doing it, afraid... It's funny to me how just when I write about something, Jesus gives me a chance to live it out. I have to face something that I find very scary, and a friend kindly sent those 3 words to me in a text. I smiled ... read more
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