August is a mixed-bag month for me. I love it because it’s summer and moves at a slower pace. The bushy blooms on my lantana attract butterflies, a perfect excuse for sitting on the porch.
Read moreThe Summer of our Discontent
Author: Susan Stilwell
Susan Stilwell consults, writes and speaks on a variety of topics. Her clients appreciate her technical expertise and attention to detail on their websites, projects, and social media strategies. Technical "how-tos" are Susan's favorite articles to write. You can find her working as a blog designer and contributing writer at Fistbump Media.
Susan also serves as a hospital chaplain associate and is a voracious scripture memorizer. She's a conference speaker and passionate expositor of God’s Word, and active on Twitter, Facebook, and SusanStilwell.com
Reflections on Marriage
I grinned when I read it and immediately hovered over the “share” button, but then hesitated. Some of my family and church friends won’t like this. I sat back and thought for a minute. Who
Read more3 steps to surviving change
I bounced out of the auditorium, diploma in hand, scanning the crowd for my family. A hand fell on my shoulder and the familiar voice of my dad boomed over my head, “Welcome to the
Read moreConflict Resolution. When to stand firm and when to step aside.
I hate conflict. I always have. Whenever tension enters a situation, I squirm. I’m not sure why I have that reaction since I didn’t grow up in an argumentative home. I can probably blame being a
Read moreThe Resurrection: what it means and what it doesn’t.
This weekend we celebrate the unfathomable: the Son of God’s sinless and selfless life on earth, His sacrifice and substitutionary death for our sin, and His defeat of death, hell and the grave. His resurrection
Read moreA Different Kind Of Strange
The steam rising from my coffee cup mirrored the steam rising from my bad attitude. “I just can’t believe she’d say something like that,” I fumed. “What in the heck is wrong with people?” “Yeah,”
Read more3 Can’t Miss Goals For Everyday Living
When you think about goal setting and resolutions, what phrases or questions come to mind? This popular Stilwell family saying causes our children to cringe: “If you aim at nothing, you’ll hit it every time.”
Read moreBecause the holidays aren’t happy for everyone
My work as an associate hospital chaplain introduces me to situations that break my heart, especially as I make rounds on the Oncology floor. The holidays can be sad, lonely times for patients and their families.
Read moreNo More Perfect Holidays
Norman Rockwell images roll through my head over the holidays, particularly the Freedom From Want painting: the perfect table setting, a large extended family gathered as Grandfather watches Grandmother place an enormous turkey on the
Read moreMessages that resonate, and why they make me nervous
“That message really resonated with me.” Writers crave those words. We long to connect, and our hearts sing when our words strike a chord with our readers. But as a Christian, messages that resonate make
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