by Susan Call | Apr 1, 2019 | Susan's Blog
Whether you’re an avid basketball fan or you’ve never made a bracket in your life, you’ve probably noticed that March Madness is in full swing. It’s the time of year to cheer for underdogs, embrace a Cinderella story or two, or celebrate the consistent excellence of...
by Susan Call | Mar 26, 2019 | Susan's Blog
Recently I attended an event where recognition and praise were heaped upon a few individuals while many who had put in a phenomenal effort seemed to be forgotten. The applause for them was silent and the silence was deafening. It’s an empty feeling of being...
by Susan Call | Mar 18, 2019 | Susan's Blog
There’s something about the arrival of sunny days and warmer weather that brings hope – especially in the northeast where snow is still lingering around the edges of our yards. The birds are chirping, the sky is blue, and people are smiling. The changing weather has...
by Susan Call | Mar 11, 2019 | Susan's Blog
When Zach Williams reached the chorus of his popular song “Fear is a Liar” the auditorium filled with the hundreds of voices joining in. Many in the audience seemed to sing at the top of their lungs almost as if to proclaim that fear had lied to them too. That...
by Susan Call | Mar 8, 2019 | Susan's Blog
It caught me by surprise. Without warning, my voice jumped at least an octave. Sitting in my driveway, talking to a friend in far warmer Florida, I shrieked. “I saw a robin!” In fact, it wasn’t just one but about a dozen of them frolicking in my front yard. They...
by Susan Call | Mar 4, 2019 | Susan's Blog
I’ve heard it said that “it’s a battle out there” but what I’m learning is that the battles we face are a lot closer than “out there.” Standing in my kitchen the other day, I found myself starring in to the abyss of an open refrigerator. What do I want? I thought. But...
by Susan Call | Feb 28, 2019 | Susan's Blog
It was just supposed to be a night of volunteering with Compassion while listening to some amazing music by Casting Crowns. I didn’t expect a perspective changing realization from a surprising source. Before the event began, I remembered once hearing Mark Hall,...
by Susan Call | Feb 25, 2019 | Susan's Blog
I’m not usually one to eavesdrop but…this conversation couldn’t be missed. I didn’t initially notice the two pilots sitting near me at the gate waiting for a recent flight. The beginning of their conversation hadn’t caught my attention but soon their...
by Susan Call | Feb 20, 2019 | Susan's Blog
For the few days leading up to my trip, I couldn’t help but be distracted by the weather forecast. News reporters hyped up the heavy snow fall headed our way. Friends and coworkers reassured me that I’d easily get out before the worst of the snow rolled in. I hoped...
by Susan Call | Feb 12, 2019 | Susan's Blog
I woke up with a startle. Some dreams seem more real than others. This was one of those. Just moments before I awoke, I was standing on the far end of the deck behind our house. As I stood there, a swift wind kicked up, blowing strongly around me. As it grew...
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