by Suzie Eller | Nov 22, 2021 | Family, Feelings, JoyKeeper Book Club
It’s not the same this year and that makes Christmas hard. Your people are missing. They won’t be around the table or in your home this Christmas. That can happen in so many ways — loss, a move, this pandemic, your children are grown and have to juggle where to...
by Suzie Eller | Nov 21, 2021 | Faith, Family, Feelings, JoyKeeper Book Club
Tired. Wiped out. Mental fog. Where’s the joy in that? 57% of people say that Christmas leaves them burned out and tired. The fatigue they describe is certainly physical, but it’s also emotional and spiritual. One acquaintance recently shared that, “I used to love...
by Suzie Eller | Nov 20, 2021 | Family, Feelings, JoyKeeper Book Club
Imagine a woman who juggles constantly. She’s got all the balls in the air. She wants to stop, but if she does everything will come tumbling down. She doesn’t know how much longer she can do it, but it’s her job so she keeps juggling, juggling, juggling. As Christmas...
by Suzie Eller | Nov 19, 2021 | Faith, Family, Feelings, JoyKeeper Book Club
Does everything have to be perfect? Many of you are extraordinary at making a house feel welcome and warm. Some of you are creative and the beauty you bring to Christmas is awe inspiring. That’s the way God made you and you find joy in it. Not only that, it brings joy...
by Suzie Eller | Nov 16, 2021 | Faith, Family, Feelings, JoyKeeper Book Club
“How are you feeling about Christmas?” I threw the question out on Facebook. The answers really surprised me. I know that Christmas is hard for many of you. We’ve had two tough seasons and now are walking into one of the hardest yet. . . but I had no idea how...
by Suzie Eller | Aug 12, 2021 | Family, Feelings, Living free together, More Than Small Talk
Lord, make my heart flexible. Help me to stop putting my own comfort zone before your dreams for me — and for the world. Help me to try something new. Something small. Something big if you are the one asking. Help me to see what others bring to the table with...