by Suzie Eller | Jul 28, 2021 | Faith, Family, Feelings, More Than Small Talk
Right now, right in front of you, is a miracle. Do you believe that? A miracle might be hard to see when the laundry is piled on the couch and bills are stacked on the kitchen table. It might be hard to see when we are dealing with an unasked for battle. It might be...
by Suzie Eller | Jul 20, 2021 | Faith, Feelings, More Than Small Talk
Whose voice are you listening to? Does it lead to God’s best for you? Will it help you grow? Is it inner conviction or an inner bully? As I was talking with friends, one began to beat herself up. It brought tears to my eyes. She is a smart, amazing human who loves God...
by Suzie Eller | Jun 30, 2021 | Faith, Family, Feelings, More Than Small Talk
Last night I talked with a new friend. As we got to know each other, I sensed the underlying tension so many of us feel right now. She gently approached a topic, and I could almost see her holding her breath, uncertain of whether we saw it the same way. We’re walking...
by Suzie Eller | Jun 22, 2021 | Faith, Family, Feelings, Living free together, More Than Small Talk
I didn’t fit. I just didn’t. They all knew the Bible. They grew up in the church. Their families didn’t look like mine. And not only that, the weekend before I had made a huge mistake — in front of everyone. This Christianity thing wasn’t for me, was it? I...
by Suzie Eller | May 21, 2021 | Faith, Feelings, More Than Small Talk
I felt as if I couldn’t get enough rest. My mind was in overdrive pretty much all day and night. Things felt heavy. Yet as I looked at my own life I couldn’t put my finger on why. I’m an optimist. I was cancer free after a year of surgeries. My marriage is sweet and... by Suzie Eller | May 13, 2021 | Faith, Feelings, More Than Small Talk
God whispered that dream over your heart and you were ready, right then. Then that thing happened. A pandemic. An illness. An unexpected loss. That struggle in your closest relationship. So you ask God, “Lord, did I really hear you? Were you talking to me?” Yes,...