Some of you might know that one of the ways I get to volunteer at my church is by greeting people each Sunday. I stand near the curb, along with Al, Patti, and Bob, and we get to welcome everyone who is walking from the parking lot to the church campus. We get to […]
Be Kind to the People in Line
I was standing in the check-out line at the grocery store with a full cart. On that particular day, I was actually not in a hurry for a change. Usually I’m in a rush to be somewhere, have just run in to get something I need, or have squeezed in a pocket of time to […]
Staying Power for the Holidays
Every morning when I turn off the alarm clock, I glance over at a little pad of post-notes sitting on my bedside table that are imprinted with two words: “Stay Thoughtful.” Every morning these two words start my day. They are a gentle reminder of what I should already know. “Stay thoughtful today, Susan, in […]
Kindness in a Cup
It was one of those unexpected encounters on an ordinary, uneventful morning. I took my oldest granddaughter to a southern landmark restaurant for breakfast when I was in Atlanta visiting family and friends. It was a no-frills, down-home, country-cooking, everything-is-better-with-bacon-biscuits-and-butter kind of place. The blackened, aged grill was sizzling with eggs, bacon, ham, and sausage, […]
Just Two Words
In the rush of moving on to the next thing on my schedule, or being preoccupied with my thoughts, I can’t believe how easy it is for me to actually forget to take time and say two little words. In the busyness of my life, I often underestimate the power of saying thank you to […]
Podcast episode 6 – Kindness: Small acts, big impact
The smallest acts of kindness can have a big impact. Susan Miller reminds you to just “show up” in the lives of others. You don’t have to be skilled, have all the right words, or be an expert. Included are ideas for acts of kindness for anyone you encounter, from the bank clerk to the […]
A chair, a raspberry scone, and words remembered
A southern brunch in the deep south–aahh, there’s nothing like it. Shrimp, sausage and grits with gravy, hot biscuits stuffed with country ham, egg casseroles with melted cheese on top, a fruit compote with whipped cream, homemade scones dripping with butter. my.oh.my. bring.it.on. I can smell the aroma and taste the goodness right now. The […]
Tempted to ignore God’s nudge. Glad I didn’t!
I will confess. I am not very friendly on an airplane. Those travel hours are my down-time before I step off the plane to give my all to the women where I will be speaking. It is when I switch hats, pray, calm my spirit, and focus my mind and heart. A smile and a […]
