Susandoodles

Susandoodles

Love God, love life, love one another.

Susan is trained in journalism, teaching and ministry;
now retired, the blog provides a means to continue sharing thoughts.

Blog

  • I-70 Sports Link: KC Chiefs & KC Royals

                      Panic settled upon me after hearing how driven the state of Kansas has become in  its effort to lure, entice, kidnap the KC Chiefs across state lines. Wouldn’t that be a… Read more

  • Two sides of greatest gift: Giving love, receiving love

    During the past few months, I have had the honor of officiating at two funerals, and yesterday I attended a third funeral.  There is one resounding principle that keeps ringing in… Read more

  • The Cross as the Tree of Jesus

    Palm Sunday sermon, March 25, 2018.  This reflection is based on the middle panel of the Church f Resurrection’s stained glass window, Leawood, KS.  The scripture connections are found within the… Read more

  • In reply: “Gone Missing” Letter to the Editor

    In Re: Curriculum for the 21st Century: a reply to C.D. Rinck Sr.’s Letter to the Editor, March 21, 2018. D. Rinck of Mission, KS, has a valid point. He… Read more

  • The Family of Joseph: When life hands you a lemon. . .

    Sermon for the 5th Sunday of Lent.  The last in the Old Testament Family series.  Note the scripture connections are blended into the text of the sermon.  Also, I shared… Read more

  • Read the news carefully

    Reading this morning’s KC Star on-line, two articles had paragraphs that need careful reading. Both caught my attention by the words that could easily be skipped yet need careful reading.… Read more

  • Spring must be close; look what I found

    Living in the Midwest, and truly the Midwest as we are central Missouri, one starts looking for signs of Spring.  Now the sun is out today, but there is still… Read more

  • Knowing who we are; Knowing what we can do; Knowing where we need to go.

      Two articles came across the web this week that address the difficulties a small church faces in serving the surrounding community. In the article, “What Is Your Signature Ministry?”… Read more

  • The Family of Jacob

    Sermon given for the 4th Sunday of Lent–a mini-series. Scripture connections: (using the New Living Translation) Genesis 25:19-26      9 This is the account of the family of Isaac, the son… Read more

  • 1968! 2018 . . . 2068

    Yes, I am a little slow tuning in to some of the more contemporary and cultural trends. But in January, I read the article in the USA Today for January… Read more

  • When comfort food calls

    Yesterday the weather was dreary.  Here it is March and spring is teasing us with the usual crocus beginning to bloom while the weather also includes a blizzard north of… Read more

  • The Family of Abraham

    Sermon given on Sunday, March 4, 2018, the 3rd Sunday of Lent during which the sermons are focusing on the Old Testament families and the lessons for the 21st Century… Read more

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I’m Amy, a minimalist and simple living enthusiast who has dedicated her life to living with less and finding joy in the simple things. Through this blog, I aim to share my expertise, insights, and experiences. Join me on this journey as we explore the world of slow, purposeful living together!

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