- Mary Vinson on Let Me Tell You About Family Camp: Crazy, Wonderful, Fun & Incredibly LOUD: “Always fun to read out the annual grandparent or family camp! Glad everyone is doing well. Miss seeing you! I had my first grandparent camp with Kennedy and Theo this year – they turned 4 this summer. We had a wonderful time!” Sep 14, 07:13
- on My 7th Big Hike (and 4 Metaphors for Your Spiritual Life): “You are amazing, Susan! Another huge achievement. But I love how you find the Lord in everything and can relate what you experience to our everyday lives. Thank you again for this helpful blog!” Aug 10, 09:57
- on My 7th Big Hike (and 4 Metaphors for Your Spiritual Life): “Yay You!!!!! Have you ever done Camel’s Hump in Vermont That was one of my favorites!” Aug 10, 09:00
- on My 7th Big Hike (and 4 Metaphors for Your Spiritual Life): “Thank you for sharing your journey and how the Lord desires to speak to us when we take the time to listen and marvel at His creation. Thank you for the inspiration you provide others as their journey of life moves on in years. And as one who has her knees replaced, fully understand the additional joy that comes from hiking or just walking, without pain! Look forward to reading about your next hike! Blessings” Aug 10, 07:25
- on How Grandparents Can Make a Positive Difference in a Child’s Life: “Susan, I’ve followed you through your two earlier books “And Then I Had Kids” /“And Then I Had Teenagers”; I’m grateful for this content on how to be a better grandparent -thank you for continuing to share your Heavenly wisdom & speaking into this wonderful gift of this season of grand-parenting. God continues to use you to influence others towards Him! Love the pics too!” Jun 3, 09:34
- on 10 Questions to Ask Yourself When You Need to Make a Hard Decision: “I remember this from one of John’s early sermons and had kept the 10 decision making points in my Bible. Love that you put it into a bookmark! Am so grateful to you both for your godly wisdom through the years!” May 18, 09:08
- on Our Weeping, Suffering Savior: Why This Matters to Me & You: “Thank you for this timely, thoughtful reflection, Susan. In view of the tragedies of our days, it is helpful to see Jesus as both our suffering and redeeming Savior. Praying for His revelation in every seeking heart.” Mar 30, 13:48
- on He’s More Than a Baby in a Manger: Jesus, Our Living God: “Susan, I loved this account of the cave at Cesarea Philippi–it was so powerful! I loved the adventure of going to Israel with you and John, and with all the meaningful things about the trip. It did give me new eyes to see, new ears to hear, and I am so very grateful!” Dec 15, 11:38
- on What’s the big deal about a donkey?: “Thank you for sharing this story about the unbroken donkey. I had heard this story about how difficult it would have been for anyone to ride a colt (unbroken) and how the locals would have been amazed at how Jesus had power over an animal which could not be tamed or too young to be broken. I have heard that it would have been easier for Jesus to ride a bull or even a lion than a colt (donkey). The witnesses in the town would have been amazed at this sight but modern day people are not aware of what was common knowledge at the time. I must have searched for at least 10 different sources before I found yours and I thought I would encourage you to write more about this special colt, in addition to how Abraham also brought a donkey on his 3 day journey to sacrifice his only beloved son. GOD is so wonderful and marvelous to reveal these gems in scripture.” Dec 12, 12:40
- on You Don’t Need to “Play God”: Reminders from the Christmas Story: “Greetings and hugs from NC! Very timely message for me and a young lady I am mentoring. Give all the children and John a hug from me. Tell the to hug you from me! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️😘” Dec 1, 15:51
- on You Don’t Need to “Play God”: Reminders from the Christmas Story: “Thank you, Susan. I was going through this same kind of muddle this week, all twisted up, and the Lord reminded me, “Be still and know that I am God.” And I exhaled! So comforting!” Dec 1, 10:53
- on Teenagers Rule at Family Camp: Messy, Crazy, and Oh So Sweet!: “Ghee, you are incredible! Thank you for creating such a fun and uplifting atmosphere in our family. I love you! -Will Jr” Sep 8, 20:19
- on Teenagers Rule at Family Camp: Messy, Crazy, and Oh So Sweet!: “Reading this brought tears to my eyes and inspiration for a future involving my family’s own version of a family camp. Thank you for sharing so practically and meaningfully. May memories made help in recovery!” Sep 8, 06:58
- on My 6th Big Hike: Seeing God’s Glory in the Rainforest: “While this is something I’d never do, I appreciate your observations. We enjoy camping, and I love being off the grid and the simplicity being out in nature reminds us of. Thank you for sharing your reflections!” Sep 7, 15:16
- on My 6th Big Hike: Seeing God’s Glory in the Rainforest: “Thank you for sharing these wonderful adventures of climbing in God’s beautiful world. I have been so inspired by your words. You have such a gift of writing. This should be published in a book, which you are probably thinking about doing when you get too old to climb? Is that possible? I loved seeing the beautiful pictures you also included. Congratulations on all you have accomplished and may God continue to bless you in all you do. Would love to see you again in TC.” Aug 26, 10:46
- on My 6th Big Hike: Seeing God’s Glory in the Rainforest: “We’ve traveled & seen the ocean, Lake Ontario, Niagara Falls, both the Candiaian & American sides. The movement of the water across the beach & the rushing waters of Niagara. Just in awe of the volume of water & the movement. God used this to share with me the volume of love, mercy and grace that is available to everyone Regards if they’re aware or acknowledge it, it is still there if and when we are ready.” Aug 25, 22:04
- on My Hike on the AT (Appalachian Trail): “Hey Susan, You are so amazing, in the Lord’s strength! Do you need to have a CT scan to check your head after that hard fall? Please take care of yourself! I love reading about your adventures! It’s the next best thing to being there! Thank God and thank you! ♥️” Aug 25, 19:18
- on My 6th Big Hike: Seeing God’s Glory in the Rainforest: “Dear Susan, We love and serve an AWESOME GOD but you two ladies are AMAZING in your own right! As I huff and puff pulling out the invasive kudzu and ivy in our yard and woods I think of y’all climbing mountains and fording streams…an inspiration for sure. Glad and proud to see that you are doing it for yourselves and for “the team!” Lotsa love, Jennie Lou” Aug 25, 12:33
- on My Hike on the AT (Appalachian Trail): “Dear Susan, I love hearing of your hiking adventures and reflections of the Lord’s presence on the trail in nature and the people you meet! Thank you for sharing the pictures which round it all out. May we each see His beauty and know His fellowship as we walk in our everyday lives. A trail of life to its fullest, not a trial. Love to you, Peggy” Aug 25, 09:37
- on Help, I Can’t Do it All: 4 Faith Principles for Overwhelmed Moms: “Thank you for this perspective! Immersed in the little years right now, and seeing my heart and all it’s ugliness is pushing me to dependence on Christ (and I pride myself on my independence!). By the way, I am having to read posts from you on my laptop as on my phone, the Camp at Home pop-up blocks the whole screen and I’m unable to close it (my husband couldn’t find an x either). I’d love to forward this post to my sisters, but they won’t be able to read it on their phones.” Jun 16, 22:22
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