by MWS | Feb 5, 2016 | Uncategorized
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...
by MWS | Jan 1, 2016 | Uncategorized
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...
by MWS | Dec 4, 2015 | Uncategorized
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...
by MWS | Nov 6, 2015 | Uncategorized
As the leadership team at Moms with Swords, Joy challenged us to begin listening to the Andy Stanley Leadership podcasts. These podcasts are short interviews and discussions designed to help leaders go further, faster. One of the very first podcasts I listened to...
by MWS | Sep 29, 2015 | Uncategorized
Children. They add years (and gray hair) to our lives, and yet those years seem to melt away at the sound of their laughter. As a mother, I know we all stand together in solidarity… knowing that the job of being a mom will challenge us in almost every way possible,...
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