We’ll Miss Pope Francis

Good morning... Pope Francis died early yesterday at age 88, after blessing thousands from his wheelchair the day before, on Easter morning. Jim Wallis has called Pope Francis "an Easter pope, one who showed us the Easter courage that will be deeply needed in the coming days." As a Protestant person, I reached out to some of my [...]

By |2025-04-22T09:07:29-04:00April 22nd, 2025|Community, Death And Resurrection, Faith, Prayer, Trust God|

Caregiving For A Loved One

Good morning... One of my closest friends sent a loving email for Easter, processing the last six years of caring for her husband with Alzheimer's. She has loved him so well, beyond his last earthly moments, gently ushering him to heaven this spring. She gave me permission to share her reflection with our written word community, as our [...]

Christ Lives In Us

Happy Easter, dear friends! Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ now lives in us. And my present life is not that of the old “I”, but the living Christ within me (Galatians 2:20a, PHILLIPS). ...Sue... Respond to Sue privately. Sue Browse our website. suetoyou.com [...]

By |2025-04-19T04:23:54-04:00April 20th, 2025|Death And Resurrection, Everyday life, God's Plan, True Self|

Two Wolves Inside

Good morning... As we drove home from a wonderful wedding weekend, Steve and I listened to a podcast which included a story about two wolves. Later, I researched the Native American tale. I invite you to take three minutes to enjoy the retelling of the first version I uncovered. “Why are you so angry?” the Lord asked Cain. [...]

By |2025-04-16T03:24:45-04:00April 16th, 2025|Death And Resurrection, Discernment, Everyday life, Tree, True Self|

Facing Our Darkest Hour

Good morning... Palm Sunday began in the light of a plump full moon. Celebratory. Hopeful. Hallelujah. As we walk our way through this Holy Week, moonlight quietly wanes away. As darkness blankets the outside world, lingering light seeps inside our walls. Before resurrection power rises up in us, we [...]

By |2025-04-15T03:47:39-04:00April 15th, 2025|Death And Resurrection, Light In Darkness, Mystery, Trust God|

A River Running Home

Good morning... "Your life was like a river running home," sings the most moving line from Slater Nalley's original song, "Traces of You." This dynamic expression of endless love reminds me of the poem I just sent to my friend, a dear friend who buried her 23 year old son last month. "Good morning," I texted. "I think [...]

By |2025-04-10T06:08:01-04:00April 10th, 2025|Death And Resurrection, Family and Friends, God's Love, Grief, Healing|

We Learn From Loss

Good morning... "Dear Sue," a loyal friend wrote yesterday. "You have been in my heart lately; with prayers for your Mom (and Dad) and for you as you stretch your own heart full circle. Today’s post from you with that wonderful jar image, and today’s message from Bishop Wright work together beautifully to illustrate the stark reality of [...]

By |2025-04-04T10:47:51-04:00April 5th, 2025|Death And Resurrection, Loss, Pain, Sadness, Spiritual Growth|

“Audrey, You Are Well.”

Good morning... For nearly fifteen years, the members of Northside Church have been praying diligently for Audrey DeShetler, Sunday after Sunday. We have closely tracked her journey with a childhood cancer called neuroblastoma. Diagnosed at age five, Audrey has pushed through treatment after treatment, relapse after relapse, until now Audrey is a wise nineteen years old young woman. [...]

By |2025-04-04T09:46:43-04:00April 1st, 2025|Abundance, Death And Resurrection, God's Love, Healing, Sadness|

The Lyrics Of Love

Good morning... She sang the perfect song for this Lenten season. Let's explore the lyrics of God's love before experiencing these powerful words brought to life. [Verse 1: Brandon Lake] It's so good I almost can't believe it Far beyond what hearts could ever dream The God who set the galaxies in motion Would descend to give His [...]

By |2025-03-31T00:06:52-04:00March 30th, 2025|Death And Resurrection, God's Love, Light In Darkness, Mystery|

Two Fairthful Men

Good morning... This week many of us went to one or both of the services celebrating the lives of two faithful men from our Atlanta community. On Thursday morning at Northside Church, we honored the life of Jim Caswell, husband of Robbie. "Jim lived a full and blessed life," reads his obituary. "He was a grateful man that [...]

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