Susan Wheeler Smith

Thank you Melissa!I still have some things that I am supposed to do, but Mel did all the colors and designs and pretty, pretty buttons and titles and stuff.Sigh. I am in love with it.Sorry, Miss Kate...but I'm sure if you ask her sweetly, she will whip you up something just as purty.

Just a quick post today.Did I mention I am reading the Bible all the way through this year? I am. I am loving it. Even the genealogies. I love that the genealogy of Jesus only mentions a five women. Women that I LOVE to read about and will continue to study. I am doing this [...]

Having recently heard that the careless and hurtful remarks of a church member led to the decision of one family to not join our church and being reminded of another incident where long time members left our church due to careless remarks, has me thinking a lot about the words I speak.The last few months [...]

Happy New Year!Two Thousand and Nine was a year. I am glad to physically put it behind me. However, the pain, joy, and lessons learned will stay with me the rest of my life. This is the year that I truly discovered what being a friend means. I am blessed to have many. This is [...]

I love this book! I expected a day-by-day devotional. Jesus Lives is topical. Beginning with a statement from Him, she continues as if Jesus was speaking to me. Scriptures are provided for each devotional based on topic. I enjoyed her thoughts on each topic and as I use this devotional each day, I will be [...]

Well, I know that we probably prepared ourselves to hear the absolute worse prognosis.But we actually heard some promising news and it was such a relief.Just a few brief points::: not sure it is really in her bones at this point:: sending her for a PET scan within next two weeks which will tell where, [...]

I am not sure why I requested this book to review. I think it is because I was reminded of the Left Behind series when I read the preview and I have heard so many great things about Ted Dekker's books.I have not finished the book...I just couldn't get into it. I WILL finish it [...]

You see, tomorrow I am turning from all that is holy and embracing all that is evil. I am giving up coffee **angels singing** and turning to herbal tea **shudder**.Sadly, I am being forced to do this due to the utter and complete betrayal of my body. I pray, PRAY, that it is not permanent. [...]

Pulled out some Advent and Christmas Season related books for my quiet time:Immanuel-Praying the Names of God Through the Christmas Season by Ann SpanglerThe Purpose of Christmas by Rick WarrenAdvent and Christmas with Thomas MertonAdvent and Christmas Wisdom from G.K. ChestertonWatch for the Light-Readings for Advent and ChristmasPreparing for Jesus by Walter Wangerin Jr.Christmas Jars [...]

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