The Heavy Weight

The weight was heavy.  The thought crossed my mind that I would not be able to handle it…it was too much to bear.  As I grunted and struggled, I knew I needed help.  So I set the weight down. At the time, it was that easy.  Because I had loaded the weight bar too...

God’s Favorite Shape

This session at Moms with Swords is focusing on Circling Prayer, and, when I hear circling, I immediately think back to what a circle is, and it’s dominance over the other geometrical shapes in nature. I know…no one else does the same. So let me share with you some...

Water…are you simply alive or do you have eternal life?

Water…Have you ever thought about how much we rely on water? Each and every day, I use water to: brush my teeth, make coffee, wash my face and shower/bathe, different types of cooking and baking, washing our clothing; farmers need water for their crops to grow so that...

Thirsty?

As I write this, it is raining.  The forecasted torrents can be heard but not seen, since it is still early morning and dark outside.   But the lack of visual ability sharpens my ears to the sound of the water hitting the hard places outside, running off the roof and...

It’s ok to be Vulnerable

It’s ok to be Vulnerable This blog post started with a little conversation between Joy and I that went something like this… Joy: “Would you be willing to write for our blog series called First Friday Fire?” Me: “Sure, I would love that; it will give me a reason...

How to Stop Missing Miracles

    How to Stop Missing Miracles | Susan Merrill Blog When my kids were young, we lived in a small house Mark had bought when he was single.  Each day when I’d take the kids in the yard to play and ride bikes, I’d worry because there was no sidewalk...