- Susan Yates on Where is God When Life Hurts?: “Thank you Alice. You have always been a mentor to me! (from Susan)” Feb 24, 12:19
- on Where is God When Life Hurts?: “It is very true,as I am 88 years (young) and I think I need to write a book as I sure have experienced such a variety of lifes ups and downs especially recently with losses but have I ever learned and now I know more about The Love and Peace that God gives us so freely and when the student(that's me) is ready God is right there! Praise God From whom All Blessings Flow) Alice Groves and” Feb 21, 17:52
- on How About Turning New Year’s Resolutions Upside Down?: “Thank you, and your son John, for these instructional words for a new behavior. I took to heart your suggestion "to turn my resolutions inside down". I shall begin today with what I had planned - to make me feel better about myself - and shall ask what I can do for Him? Gratefully, Wendy Borcherdt PS - I am being enriched by my new friendships at Falls Church Anglican Church.” Jan 2, 06:52
- on How About Turning New Year’s Resolutions Upside Down?: “Thank you, Susan, for the re-focus for 2020. Praying to have, be, and become those three “P”s in my heart.” Jan 2, 05:24
- on Ask Susan: A New Vision for Your Christmas: “Dear Susan, I just viewed your “empty nest” video and was grateful for the reminder that God is the creator of our emotions and He feels the same ones we have. Perhaps, as well, He is preparing you for the time when you may be left here and your husband has gone on to heaven. What a comfort that in this time of year, Jesus, our Emmanuel, will always be with us. Blessings to you and your family this Christmas, Becky Pinckney” Dec 13, 13:28
- on Warning: Beware the Slippery Slope of an Affair: “Thank you Jessica! A story like yours will encourage others. Blessings, Susan” Dec 3, 16:36
- on Warning: Beware the Slippery Slope of an Affair: “Karen, Thanks for writing. Your words are a good warning for all of us! Blessings, Susan” Dec 3, 16:34
- on Warning: Beware the Slippery Slope of an Affair: “Dear Lilia, I am so sorry about your daughter and the pain and fears you have for her. We do have to be careful not to come between our married kids. Their relationship is priority. However, if you have the kind of relationship with your son in law that you could share your concerns with him that might be an option. But I would suggest asking the advice of someone who knows your family well and could counsel you. I am praying for you today. Warmly, Susan” Dec 3, 16:32
- on Warning: Beware the Slippery Slope of an Affair: “I know I should not be involved with the marriage of my only daughter. She got married in August to a good man. And because he has a JD (juris doctorate) he was hired in a law first even before passing the bar as a post bar associate ( he did not pass the bar he took in July 2019) and he was devastated. Last night at prayer meeting he shared a testimony with the group and my daughter was there that he will retake the bar in Feb 2020. There were already plans for them to move to NY where my daughter was accepted in a university for her BSN and they are planning to move in Feb. So I felt sad when I saw my daughter cried. Her husband has a co-worker(female) and he told us that they have been texting each other and exchanging emails and talking at work but he told us it is about spiritual things. This bothers me. I saw him check his phone last night while in bible study. This woman who already passed the bar helped my son in-law financially ($400) to get a good review for the coming bar exams which is good because being newlyweds they do not have finances at this time. I have a heavy heart because of my daughter. My pastors told her that God planned this so as not to separate them. To me it seems that he is getting emotionally attached to this coworker. I prayed to God that my daughter will have peace. Prayed that their marriage be strong and that no weapon formed against them shall prosper. The devil is works in our relationships and right now he is trying to break a unity.” Nov 22, 15:06
- on Warning: Beware the Slippery Slope of an Affair: “I wish I were not all to familiar with this slippery slope. One of our extended family fell there. I nearly did before I was married. Glory to God for His help!” Nov 21, 15:12
- on Warning: Beware the Slippery Slope of an Affair: “This is so true. Thanks so much for sharing. When I first got married, I went down that road. It is so easy also to have an emotional affair. After my husband and I painfully worked through that, I can see how tempting it is to distance yourself from the church. For me, I felt like people wouldn't understand and the shame ate at me because how could I even like someone other than my husband? Now looking back years later, I tell friends and family constantly to always stay in the word. It is so easy for something to start as something small like a call, a text, or a friendly hug. Before you know it, feelings get involved. Your friend is truly awesome to be able to be honest. I remember during that time how lonely I felt.” Nov 21, 09:00
- on Our Grandson’s Liver Transplant: 3 Years Later: “Dear Susan, isn't our God so wonderful and puts things in our paths that we are to hear at the right time - His time! As I played catchup with emails this morning - that is what what your email was for me; coming at the Lord's right timing. thanks you for your consistancy in Jesus's walk much love grace (team)” Nov 2, 09:35
- on Our Grandson’s Liver Transplant: 3 Years Later: “Thank you so much for sharing. Your post was forwarded to me by a friend. We lost our 19 month old son in a tragic accident just 3.5 weeks ago. Like your family, we also had countless people praying around the globe for God's miraculous healing. We all believed so deeply and without hesitation God was going to heal him. I knew there was no way He could 'ignore' that many prayers. When Axel died, we were devastated. Of course the immediate feelings were heart wrenching sadness, anger, confusion, doubt, among others. How could a God of love allow this to happen?!? We did everything right! Shortly after Axel was declared deceased, we were consulted about organ donation. It wasn't something we had even thought about and assumed he wouldn't have any viable organs. He was able to give his heart to a 2 year old girl and his liver to a 1 year old girl, in addition to his kidneys to a young man. In the midst of our trauma and brokenness, we could start to see God working. Like you said, it's a sad and tragic reality, that another family's child must die for the child in need to live. I love how you describe the arrival of his liver. I have only pictured those mommies and daddies rejoicing as their prayers for a miracle were answered, but to know you mourned with your donors family as well is so comforting. Like your family, I pray for our recipient families daily. I pray their bodies accept the organs and that these girls leave a legacy that wouldn't have been possible without our sweet boy. I picture a family tree where their branch, would have been just that and ended with them, now has generations birthed beyond them. We still grieve our son daily and I don't think the pain will ever subside this side of heaven, but we take peace in knowing that he was a part of God's miracle for other families. During that week he was in the hospital, fighting for life, a spiritual revival was triggered in all of those praying for him as well as those who witnessed our turn to God. We know of several salvation prayers that might not have occurred otherwise. In addition to birthing spiritual life, our baby boy was able to give life physically. Thank you for providing perspective from the other side. We are hoping to one day meet our recipient families and love on those little girls.” Nov 1, 10:48
- on Our Grandson’s Liver Transplant: 3 Years Later: “Wow 3 years. I remember where I was when I heard the news. Thank you for the reminder to pray for they precious other family. Love you guys. Xoxo” Oct 31, 09:40
- on Our Grandson’s Liver Transplant: 3 Years Later: “Thank you for this intimate reminder of giving, expecting nothing in return, and death to resurrection: Just as Jesus did for each of us. I’ll join you in praying for that family who gave that Mac could live.” Oct 31, 07:10
- on Our Grandson’s Liver Transplant: 3 Years Later: “Thank you for sharing this dear friend Susan, indeed our loving Father is ever faithful. I thank God for Mac and pray for good health all the days of his life, with long life our faithful Father will satisfy him. For the anonymous family, may our God love and comfort them. In His wisdom, may He restore unto them. Blessings from Kenya!” Oct 31, 06:02
- on Help, I Need to Lighten Up! Do you?: “I'm a new reader here! Hopped over from Proverbs 31 Women. I need to lighten up soo much; it's the number one thing my husband has asked of me (when I recently asked what he would like me to change or do for him). I'm a mom of 3 littles, and I can be so driven to get the next thing done... and then realize at the end of the day that it wasn't more than survival, and it has to be done all over again the next day. Needless to say, I've been discouraged! And things like playing with my children seem like a ginormous waste of time when there's dishes to do and walls to scrub (I can never get to the walls, so they're just reminders of things on my I-wish-I -had-a-hardcore-housecleaner to-do list 😜).” Sep 30, 23:44
- on One Powerful Thought Guaranteed to Change Your Perspective: “Dear Susan, What a good way to change our perspective! Thank you for always pointing the way to the Lord in our “situations” that seem as roadblocks in life. He IS mighty to save and worthy of praise. Walking and talking with Jesus today. Love, Peggy” Sep 26, 07:32
- on Even on a Romantic Vacation, I Can Be Selfish: “Hi Susan, We have spoken at the RBC retreat. Right now Jack and I are in the last day of a two week active trip from Prague to Budapest. We are trying to rest between lots of walking here. What you said in your writing here is so very true. Even on a lovely ship with active bike riders people are people and we all need God’s grace. I am encouraged that you have friends in ministry in Austria. We rode quite a bit in that beautiful place. Thank you once again for your honesty!” Sep 15, 02:53
