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Is There Renewed Life After A Crisis - Susan Thom⁽⁴²⁾
I thank God for strong, independent parents who taught me to live my life as they did. They were honest, responsible, funny, serious, spiritual, and worked hard to provide their kids with a good home life. They didn't do things for us that they thought we could do for ourselves. Their theory was... ( added 1 year 58 days ago.)

Sometimes, We Have To Tread Water Until Inspiration Returns - Susan Thom⁽⁴²⁾
I have written many articles of inspiration and hope, peace, strength, love, and faith. I have experienced those feelings of elation and power and control over my own life. I have felt fearless and creative. I was inspired to have three children whom I love with all my heart. I was inspired to... ( added 311 days 1 hour ago.)

I Know What I Need To Do God - Susan Thom⁽⁴²⁾
I know I need to have Faith that whatever is in my best interest, will happen. It may not be something I can foresee, but I know God always gives me what I need, not necessarily what I ask for. Each traumatic experience unravels a strength in me I never knew I possessed. The calming of the soul... ( added 331 days 19 hours ago.)

Okay God, Don't fail Me Now - Susan Thom⁽⁴²⁾
I have always been a firm believer in speaking to God at any time and in any place. It never mattered where I was, I always knew He would hear my prayers. As I became older, I started to go through all the problems and heartaches we all tend to go through. No matter what the particulars, I never... ( added 335 days 19 hours ago.)

What If Your Message Could Be Sent To God - Susan Thom⁽⁴²⁾
In this technological age, we are able to contact almost anybody we want, wherever they may be. My son will be in the Air Force in Germany for three years, but I'll be able to stay in touch via e mail. What if we were able to stay in touch with our father in the same way? We could write our... ( added 353 days 18 hours ago.)

In A Wisp Of Hair, I Am There - Susan Thom⁽⁴²⁾
Life can be a lonely place to be at times. Situations happen, and we find ourselves alone and clueless as to what to do, or how to stop feeling depressing emotions. We try all the usual things to distract us. We try to get engrossed in a good book, but find our minds wandering and not focusing.... ( added 359 days 18 hours ago.)

Where Does Our Inspiration Emanate From - Susan Thom⁽⁴²⁾
We wake up to the sun shining in our eyes, and hear the birds chirping, and slowly come out of our sleep, and realize, it's another day. What will we do with it? There's more to 24 hours than taking a shower, getting dressed, having coffee and breakfast, and either going off to work or starting... ( added 1 year 5 days ago.)

From Inspiration To Heartache To Inspiration Again - Susan Thom⁽⁴²⁾
Inspiration and heartache are two opposites that seem to hang out together. Something good happens in our lives, and then something that brings us heartache and pain. There’s a million examples. We get a new puppy that bring us so much joy, and one day, he gets hit by a car and is killed.... ( added 1 year 9 days ago.)

Can Your Faith Lift You Out Of The Depths Of Despair - Susan Thom⁽⁴²⁾
Most of us have very strong beliefs and rigid boundaries. We believe in a God or a power greater than ourselves, and we try to be good people. We treat others the way we would want to be treated-most of the time. We sacrifice for our loved ones, and never let them know. (they know!) We try to... ( added 1 year 14 days ago.)

I Dream. You Dream. We all Dream of Big Things! - Holly Christine⁽¹⁾
Perhaps I can credit Disney movies for my belief in big dreams. As a child, I honestly believed that proper etiquette for expressing yourself was best done with a song: a song for happiness, a song for sadness, a song for every emotion. Because Sleeping Beauty sang and Cinderella danced into... ( added 1 year 20 days ago.)

There Is A Rhyme And Reason To Life - Susan Thom⁽⁴²⁾
We are born without our control. Although there are many who believe we choose our parents, and I may be one of them, it still appears that without our approval, or choice, we are physically born. For the next eighteen years, most of us have little control over our lives as we depend on our... ( added 1 year 49 days ago.)

The Light Within Can Fight The Darkness Without - Susan Thom⁽⁴²⁾
There will always be situations and people and predicaments that are going to cause us stress and frustration. No one should be led to believe life is going to be a fair playing field. Just because my mother told me not to pull others’ hair, didn’t mean other’s parents did the... ( added 1 year 85 days ago.)

What Makes A Person Noble - Susan Thom⁽⁴²⁾
The thesaurus describes noble as, " Of gentle birth. " I think there are many characteristics that come to mind. Honesty is at the forefront. Can you trust this person? Do they keep their word, even when it is difficult to do so? Can you count on them to make good on their promises, or do they... ( added 1 year 113 days ago.)