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 | Apr 7, 2022 | Faith, Feelings
I slip in the small dark room and sit quietly. It’s been too long, Lord. I’ve been out of rhythm in my prayer life for a while now. I toss words at God all day long, but that sweet connection has been missing. I don’t know if I’ll find it today or not, but I’m... by Suzie Eller | Mar 16, 2022 | Faith, Feelings
It’s hard to hear these words from a friend, but I want to listen. “Suzie, I just can’t call myself Christian anymore. I look around and what I see isn’t what I signed up for.” I listen as she spills what led her to this place. One person says this and another... 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 | Dec 18, 2021 | Faith, Feelings, Living free together
I’ve been trying to shut out the noise with a social media sabbatical. How’s it going, you ask? It’s harder than I thought. My hand reaches for my phone often. I realize how close I keep it, like a companion. On the table. Next to me by the chair. By my bed at night.... 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...
