A poem for parents of teensMay my teen make wise decisions today, putting
Yesterday’s mistakes behind her
Trusting God, growing, learning
Excelling in the things that matter long-term
Entering new territory with confidence and hope
Never doubting that I am praying
Affirming her in spite of a culture that
Greatly doubts what one teen can do
Every day I trust you, God, because I
Realize you love her even more than me
Interview with author, Miralee Ferrell
I just finished the fiction novel, The Other Daughter. I invited the author, Miralee Ferrell, to talk about her new book and the issues behind the story.
Suzie: Miralee, this is your first published book. Tell us a little bit about your writing journey.
Miralee: Hi Suzie, it’s great to have a chance to chat with you. I started writing seriously with the thought of publication three years ago. The Lord spoke to me through a special speaker at church when he prayed for me. He felt the Lord was saying that I needed to be writing, and whatever I chose to write should be published. I prayed about it for over two weeks, and decided the Lord was nudging me that direction.
I started by writing my memories since my husband and I met 33 years earlier, with the things we’ve encountered and the spiritual applications. From that, I moved to short stories (non-fiction) and had three of them published in magazines. Then a friend and fellow author suggested I try Christian fiction. I didn’t think I could do it, but came up with a story line who’s inception was an incident in our past, then embroidered and changed it fiction. (more…)
Love this quote. . .“Extraordinary communication has little to do with speaking skills, educational background, or preparation. It has everything to do with God showing up. The words of Jesus are impossible to misinterpret: “Apart from me you can do nothing”. What is it about the word “nothing” that we so often have trouble understanding?”
From the article, Extraordinary Communication: Sermons that Go Beyond the Ordinary by Glenn Wagner
WRJZ
It was a pleasure to have another early morning radio interview, this time with Bob Bell of Joy 620 WRJZ, Knoxville, Tennessee.
Maybe you are visiting DTB today because you heard something in that interview, and want to know more.
Being a mom is both a wonderful, and yet sometimes challenging role. It’s life changing. It’s beautiful. It’s also demanding, difficult, and overwhelming at times, especially if you are carrying hurt or anger or unhealthy parenting patterns from the past.
What can you do? (more…)
Family Net: Mornings with Lorri and LarryIt was a pleasure to visit with Lorri and Larry on Family Net at Sirius 161! If you have questions about The Mom I Want to Be: Rising Above Your Past to Give Your Kids a Great Future, please feel free to comment or e-mail me.
Thanks Lorri and Larry. It was 5:08 a.m. my time which is caveman time, but I loved hanging out with you and your listeners!
I also had a chance to connect with WNIV out of Atlanta, GA! This was a fun interview, and I was more awake. Thanks for listening!
Interview w/author of Broken Heart on Hold
Linda W. Rooks is the author of Broken Heart on Hold, a book for women separated from their husbands. I interviewed Linda and this is what she had to say. . .
Suzie: I haven’t seen many Christian books dealing with the issue of separation. What prompted you to write this book?
Linda: This book came from my own experience. My husband and I were separated for three years back in the nineties. It was a heart-wrenching, lonely time. I needed emotional and spiritual support, but didn’t know where to find it. I went to Christian bookstores looking for a devotional book that was gutsy and real enough to help me through this devastating time, but I found nothing that would help. (more…)
Proverbs 31 Ministries speaker columnist, and author T. Suzanne Eller shares how to live free when you've felt broken, how to nurture family regardless of the obstacles, and how to deepen intimacy with a relevant and life-changing Savior.
