by Suzie Eller | Dec 3, 2020 | Faith, Living free together
In this Advent season, I sense God calling us back to hope. Hope is more than wishful thinking, however. It’s trust placed in a trustworthy God, even as that “thing” feels impossible. As I started to write this post, there were a lot of things I wanted to say... by Suzie Eller | Aug 14, 2020 | Faith, Family, Feelings, Living free together, More Than Small Talk
It is a cool August morning, something that doesn’t happen that often. Richard and I take an early morning walk before we start our day. Richard leans over and lets a corny joke fly. He’s the king of corny jokes. He waits expectantly, knowing I’ll groan and laugh at... by Suzie Eller | Jul 25, 2020 | Feelings, Living free together, More Than Small Talk
One joy stealer is placing expectations higher on yourself than what God is asking. Years ago, I remember the frustration and pain of that. When I was overwhelmed or uncertain about what to do, I thought that working harder, doing more, trying to fix it on my own... by Suzie Eller | Jul 9, 2020 | Faith, Family, Feelings, JoyKeeper Book Club, Living free together
We’ve lost our joy, friends. Something has walked right in, bold as day, and stole it out from underneath us. We are discouraged. We are angry. We are sad. We are confused. We are at odds with each other — and the world (and those we love) are receiving a jaded... by Suzie Eller | Jul 2, 2020 | Faith, Feelings, JoyKeeper Book Club, Living free together
Imagine you’re a child. Someone just handed you a bright red balloon. You take it, but your heart sinks because you know what’s ahead. A big wind may sweep in and steal that balloon from you. Or maybe a bully will sneak up on you and grab it. You clutch it so tightly... by Suzie Eller | Jun 29, 2020 | Feelings, JoyKeeper Book Club, Living free together
My marathon-running husband’s unexpected heart attack. A deep loss. Cancer for the second time. Three surgeries (one in the midst of this book release). A pandemic. Fighting, debates, and so much hope for change and yet uncertainty . . . Okay, friends, let’s be...
