Susie Larson

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12/1/11

Never underestimate the power of your words.

You've heard it said before, "Show me a man's checkbook register, and I'll show you what he cares about." Don't worry, we're not sharing check registers today, but I want to make a parallel statement: Show me what a person says, and I'll tell you what they believe.

08/31/11

Has God put a promise in your heart? Is He leading you someplace new and out of your realm of comfort and control? Follow Him there.

Has God put a promise in your heart? Is He leading you some place new and out of your realm of comfort and control? I pray you'll follow Him there. But first, wait on Him. Get your marching orders from Him. Seek wise counsel and confirmation from His Word.

08/24/11

The old is gone, the new has come! Dream BIG with God!

I have a few questions for you...

04/13/11

Are fear and self-awareness getting in where faith and God-awareness once reigned?

You'd think I would know by now not to allow myself any deep introspection on Mondays. Let me explain. During the fall and spring seasons I do a lot of speaking on the weekends. And really, I've learned - for the most part - not to look inward too much on Mondays.

04/6/11

"You will not rise to the level of your intention. You will fall to the level of your training."

Recently my husband and I went to take our son to his new college, and I began to let my thoughts run toward all of my friends who had established Facebooks and Twitters and right in the middle of my sin of comparison, the Lord interrupted my thought process and whispered this to me: "You might ha

03/30/11

The Lord of mercy follows us, covering our (repented of) missteps and mistakes with His grace. He picks up the broken pieces of our lives and makes a beautiful collage of redemption.

A couple of months ago I was praying my way through the 23rd Psalm, and you know how this happens, a certain verse came off the page and begged for a deeper look. Here's the verse:

Surely goodness and mercy will follow me all the days of my life and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever (v.26).

03/23/11

When there seems to be no way…

We recently bought a six-month-old rescue puppy from the Humane Society. He is a strong-muscle-bound dog. When we go for a walk, I have a firm grip on the leash.

01/13/11

If you are doubting the call, weary or do not see the promised results yet… WAIT!

Recently I had a conversation with a friend about her journey through the wilderness. It's been a slow and sometimes agonizing passage for her.

01/6/11

Burn brightly and guard the flame!

Last January I was out to lunch with a few girlfriends and our conversation to talking mostly about the presence of the Living God. My friend Sandy referenced one of Tozer's books and said, "It's all about the flame.

12/16/10

Are you in between seasons and need a confirmation from the Lord for the promise He's given you? Hold fast. It's on the way.

Many years ago, the Lord spoke to my heart about a promise He wanted to fulfill in my life. It seemed unlikely. Impossible, even.