Susan Nortman

He sees it all

I know He knows all about me. I know He sees the past, present and knows the future. I haven't blamed my parents for my crappy childhood for a very long time. And I haven't blamed them for the lack of…

Hebrews 4:13 (AMP)

leap of Faith

We did this at Adventure Youth Camp - only I was an adult and knew better than to step off the side of a cliff! But - it was a lesson in faith. Each student and chaperone had to put their faith the rappelling…

Romans 14:22 (AMP)

Be still?

This is definitely for me. Every day is filled with this and that and who gets a chance to sit down quietly? There are days I really seek peace and quiet, and there are days I desire it greatly and see…

Psalm 46:10 (AMP)

I'll go with jesus!

I totally agree! I heard a homily once where our priest brought up The Ellen Degenres Show...ummm...people are following her advice, her lifestyle, etc. People also listen to the advise of OW. I'll follow…

2 Timothy 4:4 (AMP)

Let it drop

Perfect advise. When she criticized me for not reacting on her timeline, I was angry and hurt. Then I looked at her in Church Sunday morning, she smiled, I smiled, and I asked Jesus to help me forgive…

Luke 6:37 (AMP)

jesus Christ is my Rock

Oh how I needed to be reminded of this message today. I was off work yesterday for a medical appt and I knew that my email would be filled with urgent requests this morning. Knowing this, I stood in the…

Hebrews 13:8 (AMP)

Gossip...

A couple of weeks ago someone really offended me at Church. I signed up for a duty and because I didn't step out of one role to do another at the precise moment, they degraded me and gossiped about me…

2 Corinthians 10:5 (AMP)

Worry - I do this.

This is Saturday's reading, but I am reading it today, on Monday. And sometimes reading the lessons a couple of days late brings things into perspective. So, yesterday was a very emotional day. I love…

Romans 14:23 (AMP)

Only if I remember this...

Oh how I pray to remember this, that instead of asking "Why", I pray for understanding. I pray to always have faith in the Lord that no matter the situation, that it is part of God's great plan for me…

Mark 9:24 (AMP)

How Glorious is GOD!

So, this morning started out with my friend panicking about work things. All I could think was to stay positive, give it to God, and ask for help in telling her the same. So...I told her, I don't want…

John 11:40 (AMP)

Talents

God gave me many talents. Many. I am an artist. I love to sew, do crafty things, embroider, quilt, paint, do graphic design, come up with crafty ideas for my religious ed class....I play the flute in…

Matthew 25:21 (AMP)

I LOVE this!

I've been teaching CCD for a couple of years now, and one of the things I concentrate on, no matter the grade level, is the 10 Commandments. In the Commandments you can find instruction for everything…

Proverbs 8:32 (NKJV), Proverbs 8:33 (NKJV)

I believe In Jesus Christ!

With all my heart, and with all my soul, I believe that Jesus Christ is the only Son of God, the Father. I believe that Jesus lives within me, that He is the best friend, brother and companion that I…

Matthew 16:15 (AMP)

Selah

Pause and calmly think of that...pause. Give thanks. Remember that God is ALWAYS with us. Dear God, YOU are my refuge. YOU are my strength. THANK YOU!

Psalm 46:11 (AMP)

The 10 Commandments

God gave us 10 rules to live by. My first thought was 10 simple rules to live by. And how much harder can they get to live by when you challenge the devil to get away from you...to tell him that Jesus…

Matthew 7:22 (AMP), Matthew 7:23 (AMP)

Peace be with you

I love the Lord SO much! He left us peace, we are asked to share that peace with others. How can we do anything less than share His love and peace with others?

John 14:27 (AMP)

Yes, I believe it!

Yes, I believe Jesus Christ left the comfort of His home, left the Kingdom of Heaven to come to earth so save God's children. I believe it with all my heart! I am not here for people to do things for…

Mark 10:45 (AMP)

Praise Him! Don't Worry!

Remember that Bob Marley song..."Don't worry, be happy!"? Don't worry...praise God and be happy! So many things on my mind...finances, getting work done, housework, ya da, ya da, ya da....and I really…

Psalm 34:9 (AMP)

The past doesn't determine the future

My husband and I are struggling financially. We, at one time, had gotten ourselves ahead a bit, just a little bit, so that we weren't wondering how we were going to pay for the next loan at pay day. Last…

Luke 4:18 (AMP), Luke 4:19 (AMP)

I will not let you down

Hebrews 13:5 - He will not let us down. But we need to not covet others' things. And until we can not be jealous of what others have, we will not be able to enjoy what we already have. We have been…

God speaks to me

So many times I hear a message from someone and sometime later I hear that message being repeated to me as I go thru my day. Today I have been having such technically difficulties that I wanted to just…

Seek after good

Seek first the Kingdom of God, then your own desires. Pray first for others, then ask God for blessings upon yourself. For if you pray for others first, it lightens your soul and allows you to be more…

Matthew 5:12 (AMP), Matthew 5:16 (AMP), Matthew 5:44 (AMP), Matthew 5:45 (AMP), Matthew 5:48 (AMP), Matthew 6:1 (AMP), Matthew 6:13 (AMP), Matthew 6:33 (AMP), Matthew 6:34 (AMP), Matthew 7:7 (AMP)

Arouse yourself, awake!

Oh how I wish all those on my prayer list and all those I love could see this message. It's not just about those being drunk on wine, it's about those being drunk and drugged by the evil one who will,…

Isaiah 51:12 (AMP), Isaiah 51:13 (AMP), Isaiah 51:14 (AMP), Isaiah 51:15 (AMP), Isaiah 51:16 (AMP), Isaiah 51:17 (AMP), Isaiah 51:22 (AMP), Isaiah 51:23 (AMP)

Nothing is impossible

For with God, EVERYTHING is possible. For with God, I live each day. For with God, I pray for my family, especially my sister at this difficult time in her life. Amen

Luke 1:37 (AMP)

Selah

Pause and calmly think of that! Yesterday I sent a note to my sister, asking her to have strength to make changes in her life. She hasn't answered me. She won't answer my calls. And, I know she won't…

Psalm 46:1 (AMP), Psalm 46:2 (AMP), Psalm 46:3 (AMP), Psalm 46:7 (AMP)