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Something to say to yourself when you doubt (and we all do)
I attended a book launch last night. The weather was stormy. Lightning cracked across the sky as I drove. Celebrating my friend, Lori Ann Wood, was worth the drive, but so were the words she spoke. In fact, they are still on my heart and mind. She said: Some people...
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No is not a dirty word
Is it hard for you to say no -- and why or why not? That was our confession question today on the More Than Small Talk podcast. If you are a people pleaser, saying no is your kryptonite. It may make you feel like you are letting someone down, down,...
Following Jesus when the world feels chaotic (a new study)
Beginning June 3, 2019 When the world feels chaotic, we can feel chaotic. So what can we do? Beginning June 3rd on my Facebook page (@SuzanneEller) we'll explore this topic together. We'll discover how to follow Jesus when the world feels chaotic...
Shame vs. a changed heart
You know the feeling. You just did something you promised you'd never do. But there it is. Maybe no one sees it but you. Regret sets in. Guilt tangles. Shame follows. This puts us at a crossroads. When you find yourself wrestling with shame, the...
God knows exactly who you are
I got really angry on the podcast today. Not at my friends, but at the word "imposter." It makes me angry that this word dares to settle in the heart of anyone that I know. It makes me angry that it once occupied any part of my heart. The truth is...
But I’m the one who was hurt!
Her note was sincere. Dear Suzie, I don't think you understand fully. What if you are the one who was hurt? What about the person who created the conflict in the first place? Don't they have responsibility in this too? An injured party This came...
When a loved one is depressed. . .
There are times I don't know what to say, no matter how badly I want to. When a loved one or friend is struggling with depression, we want to say the right thing. We want to be a good friend. In today's conversation with Dr. Michelle Bengtson, a...