“When I’m 96…” I’ve been using this filter lately, to help me prioritize options in the moment, and I’m finding it most useful! When I’m 96, looking back at my life from my rocking chair on the porch, so many things will be evidently clear. …
Susan’s Favorites
I write a lot, and there are just certain pieces of writing that stand out to me more than others. These are those pieces! Enjoy!!
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Vengeance is Mine, says the Lord
“Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave room for the wrath of God; for it is written, “Vengeance is mine, I will repay,” says the Lord.” -Romans 12:19 Vengeance = punishment inflicted or retribution exacted for an injury or wrong But…I want to make them pay.I …
I once knew a girl who knew everything
I once knew a girl who knew everything. She knew what she thought.She knew who she trusted.She knew love couldn’t be bought.She knew fearing men who lusted. She knew when to run.She knew how to hide.She knew how to be fake.She knew to be snide. …
The Gift that keeps on Giving
He didn’t know it at the time (and neither did I), but the gift he gave me that day has contributed to more joy over the years than I can count. I don’t recall the date, but it must have been late summer. We had …
Torn
What’s a girl to do when she’s torn? Between multiple things, in multiple directions? Being called here, yet drawn over there. Being beckoned one way, but swept another. She’s torn. She wants to write. She wants to play. She wants to leave. She wants to …
My Beloved
This one goes out to all of God’s girls You know it’s gonna be good when you prepare an entire message, and God changes it last minute. It was yesterday afternoon, as I was getting ready to head to church, when God said “I’ve got …
God, take the desire away!
I was minding my own business today when I was suddenly confronted with the urge to cry. And I’m not talking like a sweet, gentle tear floating down my cheek I’m talking a waterfall erupting from my tear ducts, inconveniently, right in the middle of …
Let me tell you how we met
The untamed smile on her face caught his attention from across the way. He couldn’t help but notice her unshakable joy, her welcoming presence, and the way she walked with purpose as she approached – her hands outstretched, by way of an invitation to embrace. …
Check it out – some of my favorite things for a thriving life
I have a few favorite things that I’d love to share with you! This list is ever-growing, and is by no means exhaustive, but here’s a glimpse into some recent FAVS you can enjoy with me: MESSAGES “A Beautiful Story” message by Mia Fieldes – …
47 years, and growing stronger by the day
On this day, in 1976, my parents said “I do” in a homemade wedding dress and a blue polyester suit 👰🤵 Today is their 47th wedding anniversary 🥰 I called them to wish them happy anniversary, and they were out running errands together LOL! Romance …