Threads of Grace
Life is messy
Welcome to Simply Susan, where I write honestly about faith, marriage, motherhood and the everyday threads of God’s grace.
So grab a coffee.
Pull up a chair.
I’m so glad you’re here.
Walking humblythrough faith, family and life’s adventures.
Come in, come in! Have a seat around the table so we can pause, pour a coffee, and discover God’s grace woven through the threads of everyday life.
Life hasn’t always been neat and tidy, None of my ducks are in a row. Like many women, I’ve known seasons of joy, disappointment, deep hurt, and unexpected adventure. As I look back over the years, I can see the threads of God’s grace woven through every season—through joy and heartbreak, marriage and motherhood, unanswered questions, quiet faithfulness, and even the unexpected adventures of later life.
Looking back over my life, I can see a thread.
Sometimes that disappeared beneath grief.
Sometimes it seemed tangled beyond repair.
Sometimes it was woven with unexpected joy.
But through every season, God never let go of the thread.
Simply Susan is where I share honest reflections on marriage, motherhood, faith, books, coffee, being a SAHM, working outside the home, motorcycles, and the everyday moments where God’s grace quietly meets us.
Faith
In But Not Of
Be in it but not of it. It is 10min long but grab a cuppa and be prepared!
Chosen!
Ephesians 1:4-6 For he chose us in him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight. In love he predestined us to be adopted as his sons through Jesus Christ, in accordance with his pleasure and will– to the praise of his glorious grace,...
Proverbs 31
Originally posted in Jan, 2006. This isn’t an original idea but something that I have just printed up and put in my kitchen. The idea was one of Christa. Christa doesn’t have a website but she shares on the FamilyLife Fellowship board. Thanks Christa! She watches over...
Marriage
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Motherhood
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Homeschool
Composition, the HomeGrownKids way
Originally posted in Jan, 2006 Writing Strands, Write with the Best, Institute of Excellence in Writing…do we need a text or curricula in order to instill a love of writing in our children? Do we need to use it every week, every year? Surely there’s an easier way? A…
Narration ~ Discussion ~ Debate
Todays blast from the past was written in Jan, 2006. The daughter that I talk about is now 19 years old. Narration and discussion have been a cornerstone of our family’s learning style and I just wanted to share something that happened the other day. Miss A (14 yodd)…
A sad but historic day for our nation
Oh Australia! What is there left to be said? Today I am reminded of the biblical story of Deborah… a woman who exercised public office in the Old testament. She judged Israel. But this is not a scenario for us to emulate. Because of Israel’s evil deeds,…
Health
Eat Fat to Lose Fat?
I’ve recently finished reading Eat Fat, Lose Fat: The Healthy Alternative to Trans Fat, by Mary Enig and Sally Fallon. It’s an interesting and helpful read. Eat Fat, Lose Fat is similar to “Nourishing Traditions: The Cookbook That Challenges…
Calorie King
Did you know that I’ve lost over 100kilograms? It’s such a pity that they keep finding me again! I worked off 20 kgs in order to become pregnant with Miss A. I put on a ton of weight and fluid with that pregnancy and never lost it again until after Miss R…
How hard am I working?
Working too hard. Yup, that was me. I felt like I have been putting in so much hard work and effort and was yielding nothing in the form of increased fitness or weight loss. Well, after doing a little more reading I think I have discovered why. Simply put, I was…
Home & Life
Our Mini MasterChef Competition
Some people might be lazy. Others might feel that spending too much time in the kitchen is a waste of time. Still, others just might not enjoy cooking but none of those are my reasons. My reasons for not spending too much time in the kitchen are purely noble. I have...
Coffee Beans, Beans, Beans
What’s the main difference between a good coffee and a bad coffee? It’s all in the beans. Freshly roasted coffee beans are what makes a good cup even better. Learn about the type of beans and how to grind them.
Fair Go for Homeschool Copyright
Part of this post is from a previous writing, but is still relevant today. Will you take three minutes to view this video? httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XJmWKb0_aXw Years ago, like many homeschoolers, I looked for ways to be frugal in our homeschooling. I learned to...