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Susan Alexander Yates

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Ask Susan: A New Vision for Your Christmas

Ask Susan: A New Vision for Your Christmas

by Susan Alexander Yates

Do you feel in need of a new vision for Christmas this year? Sometimes I’ve felt that way in the…
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Our Grandson’s Liver Transplant: 3 Years Later

Our Grandson’s Liver Transplant: 3 Years Later

by Susan Alexander Yates

This past week we celebrated an unusual event: the anniversary of a successful liver transplant for our then 6-year-old grandson,…
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“I Can’t”: Two Simple Words God Loves to Hear

“I Can’t”: Two Simple Words God Loves to Hear

by Susan Alexander Yates

Do you ever get so frustrated or so discouraged that you want to shout, “I can’t!”? It happens to me…
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The One Thing Your Child Needs the Most

The One Thing Your Child Needs the Most

by Susan Alexander Yates

There are so many things our children need. And so many things we want for them.  Assurance that they are…
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One Powerful Thought Guaranteed to Change Your Perspective

One Powerful Thought Guaranteed to Change Your Perspective

by Susan Alexander Yates

We were at the beach for a study vacation. My list of things to do was long but what I…
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Even on a Romantic Vacation, I Can Be Selfish

Even on a Romantic Vacation, I Can Be Selfish

by Susan Alexander Yates

After a wonderful Memorial Day celebration of our 40 years at the Falls Church Anglican John and I have had…
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A Fresh Vision from God for Your Summer (and Mine)

A Fresh Vision from God for Your Summer (and Mine)

by Susan Alexander Yates

Life is crazy. Demands, expectations, options, responsibilities. There are so many things we ought to do, need to do. So…
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A Celebration: God’s Spectacular Faithfulness Over 40 Years

A Celebration: God’s Spectacular Faithfulness Over 40 Years

by Susan Alexander Yates

 This past weekend we had a big celebration at the Falls Church Anglican.  My husband, John stepped aside as the…
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How to Trust God in the Midst of Transition

How to Trust God in the Midst of Transition

by Susan Alexander Yates

Do you feel like your life is constantly changing?  (It probably is!)  Life’s transitions are unending and can spark anxiety…
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Help, I Need to Lighten Up! Do you?

Help, I Need to Lighten Up! Do you?

by Susan Alexander Yates

Faith is serious, and it’s good that we approach it that way. But you know, sometimes what we actually need…
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Hello, I’m Susan.

Susan Alexander Yates

I’m a wife (of 50 years), mom to five children (including a set of twins), and grandmother to 21 (including a set of quadruplets!). My favorite time of the year is when all my kids and grandkids are together for a week of “cousins and family camp” in the foothills of the Shenandoah Mountains of Virginia.

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Instagram post 2196886116091886327_3081923412 Do you feel in need of a new vision for Christmas this year? Sometimes I've felt that way in the past -- it's the same thing, year after year; the same story, the same celebrations. Sometimes we need to pray for God to show us new things through the Christmas story. Link in profile!
Instagram post 2195979085359024323_3081923412 Founder “...let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith." Hebrews 12: 1-2 You are the author of my faith. You began it, Father. It is yours. I ask you to be perfecting it. Thank you that even this isn't up to me. My part is to fix my eyes on you and let you do your work within me. @jessblanchardstudio @christenbyates
Instagram post 2195423039316108507_3081923412 What a fun dinner out with the clergy wives of St Phillips, Charleston and a wonderful time speaking at their church!
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Instagram post 2191731576344360547_3081923412 Are you looking for gift ideas this Christmas season? I wanted to share some recommendations; hoping this helps you find just the right gift for someone in your life. I love to give books that I’ve enjoyed, and I’ve got a list of those for you, plus some fun family games. Gifts don’t have to be expensive to be meaningful! Link in bio!
Instagram post 2190929671254722781_3081923412 Oil of Joy “Therefore your God has anointed you with the oil of gladness beyond your companions." Hebrews 1:9 Father, you choose to anoint your children with the oil of gladness. I ask you to anoint ______ with gladness and joy today. @christenbyates @jessblanchardstudio
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Instagram post 2187164433514729648_3081923412 Kindness “But when the goodness and loving kindness of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not because of words done by us in righteousness, but according to his own mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Sprit." Titus 3: 4-5 It's so easy for me to focus on my unworthiness, but today I want to focus on your kindness - your loving kindness which is always reaching out towards me. Help me to notice and receive your kindnesses today. @jessblanchardstudio @christenbyates
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