With those we’re closest to, it’s easy to get lazy and forget the fundamentals — like simple kindness. I know I do this, and need to be reminded to practice kindness with my husband, children, and friends. I remember a conversation I had with my mother when I was just a little girl. A couple … Read More about Need to Rescue Your Relationship? Start with Kindness
Mothers and Adult Daughters: Understanding One Another
Relationships between mothers and adult daughters can be such a source of joy, but also at times deeply challenging. This post is full of honest feedback from both sides, so we can understand each other better — and love each other well. Recently a young mother said to me, “I realized how much I want … Read More about Mothers and Adult Daughters: Understanding One Another
Ask Susan: When You Shut Your Husband Out of Your Heart
Today we’re talking about something I call emotional divorce — when you decide your marriage is just too hard and you shut your husband out of your heart. It’s like closing a sliding glass door. Your husband is still there; you’re still married. But you’re no longer investing emotionally in the relationship. If you’re married, … Read More about Ask Susan: When You Shut Your Husband Out of Your Heart
Help, I Need to Lighten Up! Do you?
Faith is serious, and it’s good that we approach it that way. But you know, sometimes what we actually need in our lives is to lighten up and be a little less serious! Have you found yourself short with others when they don’t come through as you expected? Ticked because your husband lost his phone, … Read More about Help, I Need to Lighten Up! Do you?
Holy Week and the Emotions of Jesus
Holy Week: Palm Sunday, Good Friday and Easter are on our minds this week. Along with Easter bunnies, new outfits, and Easter egg hunts. Flowers are finally blooming, and the earth seems pregnant with spring. Anticipation and joy pervade the atmosphere. But I wonder: What was Holy Week like for Jesus? What were His emotions? … Read More about Holy Week and the Emotions of Jesus
Meet Two of My Favorite People
Hey friend, Since you read my blog you probably know me pretty well by now. And I’ve had the privilege of meeting many of you when I’ve spoken in your area. One of my favorite things to do is to connect people that I love and watch new friendships blossom. So I want you to … Read More about Meet Two of My Favorite People
Ask Susan: How to Balance Love and Discipline
Have you ever struggled to know how to balance love and discipline as you’re raising your children? I think it’s one of parenting’s biggest dilemmas. How much discipline is too much? Are you being too tough? Are you being too lenient? I have a few insights for you that I hope will help. First, remember … Read More about Ask Susan: How to Balance Love and Discipline
God, Please Make Me a Better Listener
One of my prayers lately is simply this: “God, please make me a better listener.” It’s not that I don’t listen to my family or friends — I do! — but I’ve realized how much I need to grow in this area. The thing is, it bothers me if I know someone I’m talking to … Read More about God, Please Make Me a Better Listener
