- Sherry on Do You Need Fresh Hope for This New Year? 4 Things Will Help: “Thank you for your encouraging messages. I find myself fearful over my health, my prodigal children and life in general. I just want peace from God. To move forward and not be stuck. There’s something about a new year. I don’t want to be afraid of it. Bless you!” Jan 6, 15:40
- on Do You Need Fresh Hope for This New Year? 4 Things Will Help: “I loved this article. Thank you for sharing these 4 actionable steps – it is so helpful. I’m going to ask God what “words” he as for me to focus on this year. Your wisdom is so needed in the body of Christ. I’m 45 and have young ladies I’m pouring into, (my 2 teenage daughters included), but I need the voice of the older generation to learn from too. I so appreciate your perspective and counsel thru the screen!” Jan 6, 10:18
- on Do You Need Fresh Hope for This New Year? 4 Things Will Help: “Thank you! As I struggle with how to support my daughter and family as they wrestle with Covid right now 😢( all 5 of them including the 4 month old), this reminder of hope so resonated with me. I’m preparing some dinners for them, and now I will also include some words of encouragement from Psalm 40. Many thanks, and blessings on your day! Char” Jan 6, 09:47
- on How God Opened My Eyes to a Different Take on Christmas Eve: “Thank you for this insight and reminder that we have such a Savior because of the Father’s love for each of us.” Dec 16, 05:29
- on Warning: The Danger of Equating Feelings with Truth: “Susan, thank you so much for this devotional on Feelings. I was active in Cru in the 70’s and appreciate your reminder of the Fact, Faith and Feeling train. Live has it’s challenges and focusing on the truth of God’s word can bring Hope, peace and Blessings. With gratitude, Debra” Dec 8, 00:57
- on How NOT to Raise Entitled Kids: 27 Practical Ideas: “I loved every bit of this post, the 27 tips, I will implement some in my home. Thank you.” Nov 19, 09:14
- on How NOT to Raise Entitled Kids: 27 Practical Ideas: “This is a terrific list. Love the practicality. Thank you, Susan!” Nov 13, 21:28
- on What You Need to Know About Cousin Camp: “I am super excited to look at your ideas for cousin camp. My daughter lives 3 1/2 hrs away. My grandson is 12 and granddaughter is 6. Several years ago, we started “Yaya Camp”. Its four days and mom comes because I don’t get to see her often. I had a yaya bag where I had inexpensive toys. They could close their eyes and pick from the bag once a day. They are getting older now and harder to buy for! LOL My new grandsons, 3 and 1 live in my hometown. We had to skip the last two years because of covid but can’t wait to start up again next summer. I needed some new fresh ideas. I watch my grandsons twice a week so I’m always needing new fun ideas! Thank you for all of the suggestions. On another note, I love that you do big hikes! Do you train all year? I am praying for a hiking buddy that loves to hike like I do. I have never done an extended hike but would love to.” Nov 12, 15:18
- on How NOT to Raise Entitled Kids: 27 Practical Ideas: “What a wonderful list of helpful, thoughts and ideas, to instill a healthy, self secure, thoughtful, empathetic, thoughtful, spiritual and pleasant child into an adult with a bright future realizing, there will be peaks and valleys and how w to deal with them.” Nov 7, 07:33
- on How to Pray for Your Kids and All the Challenges They Face this Fall: “Thank you for sharing this blog. I needed it in this challenging time. I will share with my daughter, daughter-in-law and other young moms I disciple. You are a blessing.” Sep 23, 17:26
- on My Fourth Big Hike: Washington’s Goat Rocks Wilderness: “Well done! I am inspired by your faith and hiking adventures!! Thank you for sharing.” Sep 18, 02:59
- on Wild and Crazy Family Camp: Worship, Food, and Fun: “Hi. What a joy reading and learning about a great time you all had with GOD. The virus did not kill your fun and joy. I wish I were a cousin and young enough to be included. I look forward to this Sat. Being 90 and grateful to be part of God’s family. Love you all. Jean.T.” Sep 13, 13:00
- on Wild and Crazy Family Camp: Worship, Food, and Fun: “Awesome video peek into a wild life-affirming weekend with the family of God! Thanks for sharing.” Sep 11, 07:13
- on Wild and Crazy Family Camp: Worship, Food, and Fun: “Susan, My husband, Bruce, and I hosted our fourth cousin camp this summer – 3 nights and almost four days. We were more organized and better planned (communication between us) than our last three, where he and I had awful/tense conflict during the camp. Communication and ironing out differences/expectations for our plans, such as scavenger hunt at the park (are we in teams, or doing it as one big “team?”), made ALL the difference with peace between him and me and then the emotional intelligence that went wafting out from us to our three (5, 6, 8) grandkids. I watched your presentation on Grand Monday Nights last spring and bought your book! Thank you for the ideas that made a transformation for our event. Martha Ekblad” Sep 9, 14:09
- on How to Pray for Your Marriage (A Peek at My Private Prayer Journal): “I organized a prayer journal in 2006 with the 31 days of the month. I included a Stormie Omartian prayer for my husband on each page. I rotate scripture based prayers for my five children with their pictures so they each get prayed over about six times throughout the month. I also included Christmas card pictures of friends and missionaries to pray over.” Sep 9, 08:28
- on Our Never-Again Hike! (Or, How God Provided in the Wilderness): “It seems that you are due a hike in Colorado. I can assist with the before and after–but no hiking. Would love to have you both!!!” Aug 30, 15:29
- on Our Never-Again Hike! (Or, How God Provided in the Wilderness): “How about Mt. Washington or Mt. Katadin next!” Aug 27, 14:56
- on How to Pray for Your Marriage (A Peek at My Private Prayer Journal): “I enjoy your emails Susan. Thank you! I love you marriage prayer… Some great reminders is things for me to pray for regularly. I keep a journal that contains notes on how God has “spoken” to me through his word and prayer. I also sometimes write out prayers. I’ve also begun using the PrayerMate app which helps me keep track of many things/people I want to pray for regularly. It’s been a helpful tool.” Aug 6, 17:12
- on Ten Questions to Ask When Trying to Discern God’s Will: “Thank you, Susan! So helpful & clear & real! I thank God for you! Hugs, Glenis” Jul 15, 14:13
- on Ten Questions to Ask When Trying to Discern God’s Will: “Such good advice! Some of these I had not thought of!” Jul 15, 11:44
