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Grit and Jesus
That Helpless Feeling September 8, 2018 I received a call early in the morning from my daughter Samantha, “Mom, Aurora (my 4 year old...

Susie Dunning
Sep 5, 20192 min read
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Tap, Tap, Tap
Creatives At Work It’s 1994-ish, I rented my first two-bedroom apartment. My sister Micki and I, living in different cities decided to do...

Susie Dunning
Jun 22, 20193 min read
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Love Under the Sun
Nothing New Under the Sun Are you feeling the pressure? Are you feeling like you want to do something and suddenly you find yourself in...

Susie Dunning
Jun 10, 20192 min read
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It's a Matter of Trust
Remembering.

Susie Dunning
Jun 5, 20192 min read
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Meet my Father
The Lie “It’s a good thing you’re pretty because you are so stupid and lazy you would never amount to anything,” said my absentee dad...

Susie Dunning
Apr 18, 20192 min read
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This is Love ~ God's Heart for Women ~ Part Three
Corinth I reached for my bag in the dark, small space beneath my feet. As I had the five prior days, I took out my journal and stepped...

Susie Dunning
Mar 14, 20192 min read
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Leading Women ~God’s Heart for Women ~ Part Two
Legacy I’m so thankful for the strong women in my life. My grandma (Nanny), My mom, my aunts Connie and Mary all influenced my life...

Susie Dunning
Mar 6, 20192 min read
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God's Heart for Women Part 1
Lydia This will be number one of three in my series called, God’s Heart for Women ~ Lydia Our recent tour of Greece was packed with...

Susie Dunning
Mar 1, 20192 min read
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Real Dreamy Life
It’s December. Memories flood our minds of Decembers past. Some of us have incredible memories, Santa Claus, magical Christmas mornings,...

Susie Dunning
Dec 14, 20183 min read
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Lovely Parting Gifts
December 31, 1995, I rang in the New Year with Dennis Dunning and my Micki and brother-in-law Roger. All was well, we had a great time....

Susie Dunning
Nov 6, 20182 min read
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Redeeming Cinderella
I recently had a Disney Princess discussion with a father of a nine-year-old girl. “She is not interested in them at all,” said her dad....

Susie Dunning
Oct 11, 20182 min read
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Goal Setter
Changing Gears A few months ago, I gave up running. Due to a chronic injury it is impossible to continue. That’s it, gave up the runners...

Susie Dunning
Oct 4, 20182 min read
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He'll do it Again
Hope. “Revealing a life of hope.” What is this hope I speak of? My friend calls me Miss hopeful. I have a way of turning a situation, any...

Susie Dunning
Sep 18, 20182 min read
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The Climb
Restore I just had the privilege of spending thirteen days with my brother and sister in law, Jim and Jan. They came from Ireland for...

Susie Dunning
Aug 2, 20181 min read
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Hold the Cannoli!
Today I saw a friend I haven’t seen in a while. He asked if I am still running (I haven’t discussed my love for running here much). “No,”...

Susie Dunning
Jun 27, 20182 min read
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Speak UP!
Hi, my name is Susie, I’m a former glossophobic (fear or anxiety of speaking). Did you lose your voice? Was it stolen? I am the seventh...

Susie Dunning
Jun 12, 20182 min read
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Changing Scenery
We moved to the Arizona seven years ago. Every April I think about, leaving the green and fluctuating climate of the Midwest to the high...

Susie Dunning
Apr 30, 20183 min read
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One Kindness
Strength and Glory to God Evander Holyfield, Tim Tebow, and Steph Curry all have one thing in common. They give God the glory for their...

Susie Dunning
Apr 12, 20182 min read
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I Want it Now!
Waiting is the hardest part. Waiting for test results. Waiting for change of seasons. Waiting for a friend to arrive. Waiting for a call...

Susie Dunning
Mar 29, 20182 min read
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The Holy Spirit and Saint Patrick
When the Holy Spirit Calls This marks year two of Saint Patrick’s Day without my mom. She delighted in this holiday and she was proud of...

Susie Dunning
Mar 16, 20182 min read
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