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.

Category: Nature

  • The Mustard Seed

    Introduction             Every Sunday as Pastor Peter begins the sermon, he invites you to prepare by having your Bible and note taking materials with you.  I had never considered suggesting this practice, especially right before delivering a sermon.  But I like it and you may have noticed I have adopted the same reminder.  …

  • Guess What I Saw!

    Today is truly spring, and yesterday I discovered it at a time I really needed to find a breath of fresh air: I did not plant this jonquil here.  It is actually coming up with some wild onion that I have had before and cannot seem to get rid of.   So…

  • Praying the Psalms VII + final: Throughout it all, praise the Lord

    The sun is shining, the flowers are blooming, the birds are singing and what echoes in my ears:      This is the day that the Lord has made;         let us rejoice and be glad in it. (NRSV) These words come from Psalm 118:24 and have been part of my life as long as I can…

  • In life’s journey, death is only one of unlimited destinations

    Here it is June, typically associated with summer vacations, weddings and Father’s Day. Death is usually not a theme for the month. Yet death forced itself into my world twice during the week.  The first death was completely an accident.  The second death was inevitable. Sometimes one must simply stop and address…

  • I heard the peepers! Hope soars as spring eases in.

    The truest harbinger of spring has to be the sweet, sweet sounds of peepers in the evening.  Last night as I took the dogs out, I heard them.  True it was faint, but that sound is undeniable. Then this morning, just before dawn, I stepped outside and again I heard that glorious…

  • Stop and see the colors

    Sunshine filled the day yesterday, and I drove down the highway watching the colors play along the way. Today, it is grey.  The clouds cover the sun and there is no extra light to play in the trees; but sometimes grey days make great settings for pictures. The dry, dry…

  • Soaking up more summer: Thank you, God

      This morning, I am sitting outside on the porch swing.  The wind is blowing; the sun is shining; the birds are chirping; and the wind chimes are playing melodies.   My summer office is often my porch swing.  Possum, my Havanese, sits with me—sometimes Ralph the Bassadore, and today…

  • Oops!

    I just posted a blog I wrote early Monday morning–and today is Wednesday.  I could have sworn that I had hit “publish”, but maybe I didn’t.  Oh well.  Sorry for the confusion just in case you have already seen it. These late summer mornings are a great time to sit…

  • Perseid Meteor Shower, Satellites and God

    This morning, and it is only 5:30 yet, I am outside on the deck watching the sky—well sort of.  Actually it began at 2:30 am when I had to accompany Possum, my dog, outside. I knew that Perseid’s Meteor Shower was in its best viewing, but our schedule means early…

  • Resting in confusion

    Three weeks into a rest period, I find myself in confusion.  I am so used to operating on a schedule and knowing my goals, this pause in that life is very uncomfortable. I am so fortunate to have family and friends–personal and professional, who know how confusing this time is…