by Suzie Eller | Nov 26, 2022 | Faith, Family, Feelings, Prayer Starters
I lost my younger brother on November 7th. My hand clasped tight in his as he took his last breath. We sang “Jesus loves you” over him, my shaky voice joining my sister’s as she knelt on the other side. Grief. It’s real. Many of you have experienced it. Many of... by Suzie Eller | Sep 20, 2022 | Faith, Family, Feelings, Prayer Starters
I sat outside with a sick loved one the other night. It was 3 a.m. Stars blanketed the sky, so stunning. Not a lot of words were exchanged, but the words that were shared were meaningful. We sat together until the sun rose, and my loved one was able to finally sleep.... by Suzie Eller | Jul 7, 2022 | Family, Feelings, Living free together, TogetHER studies
I used to think that healthy boundaries were needed only in unhealthy relationships. What I discovered is that living with healthy boundaries is simply the ability to clarify and share our needs with those closest to us, unhealthy or not. It’s growing and... by Suzie Eller | Feb 14, 2022 | Family, Living free together
Can I share something with you that is changing me? On a recent MTST podcast episode, Jason Rovenstine shared how he spent 31 seconds every day encouraging one of his daughters or someone he cared about. That grabbed my attention. It seemed so simple. Why 31 seconds?... by Suzie Eller | Jan 28, 2022 | Faith, Family, Feelings, Living free together, More Than Small Talk
One of the most powerful phrases we can say is, “I’m sorry.” I know this is short today, but it’s something I feel we may have forgotten. A sincere apology, without excuses or trying to fit it in context, can be healing. If they aren’t ready to accept it, that’s... by Suzie Eller | Nov 23, 2021 | Faith, Family, Feelings, JoyKeeper Book Club
If you seek me, you will find me. God spoke those words through the prophet Jeremiah, to a people who had needed to hear that promise desperately. I’m holding those words close this Christmas. A loved one is very, very sick and my heart hurts. There’s a shadow over...
