Sue RobertsOct 7, 20192 min Downton AbbeyWe were loyal fans of the PBS series “Downton Abbey” and went to see the movie. We enjoyed all the inside jokes and humor, since we knew...
Sue RobertsSep 27, 20192 minTo PatriciaI tried to respond to your email, but it bounced back. I hope you look at my website again. I am praying for you. God says, “Come unto...
Sue RobertsSep 11, 20192 minRemembering 9/11Forgetfulness can be annoying. Where did I leave my keys? I know I put that document somewhere. Have you seen my cell phone? Thankfully...
Sue RobertsJul 23, 20192 minA Goose EncounterThe Canada goose approached and stood in front of me, his leathery webbed feet nearly touching the tips of my sneakers. He stood...
Sue RobertsJul 3, 20192 minTruly GreatPatriotism (or lack of it) has become synonymous with our country’s performance. Past mistakes and current political choices shape the...
Sue RobertsJul 2, 20192 minNot DefeatedWhat an awesome God we serve! I want to share with you an incredible moment I had with God this morning as I spent some quiet time with...
Sue RobertsJun 25, 20192 minYou be likin' this if you're Irish!A book I have read recently examined the spirituality of Celtic people, particularly in Ireland. I was especially interested because...
Sue RobertsJan 21, 20192 minWalk This WayA few years ago, a friend told me he prays and chooses a word for the year each January first. This would be the focal point of his year....
Sue RobertsDec 23, 20183 minA Perfect LambThe campfire was dying, so Caleb roused himself from his mat, pushed off the heavy cloaks that had covered him and stiffly stood to...
Sue RobertsDec 12, 20182 minSeeds in the ThornsI’ve read this passage hundreds of times and probably have heard at least a dozen sermons on this, but I read the parable of the sower in...
Sue RobertsNov 21, 20182 minIn Everything Give ThanksWhen I was little, I liked to pick wildflower bouquets for my Mom. My favorites were violets and dandelions—I encircled a yellow blossom...
Sue RobertsNov 7, 20182 minLegacyMy task this morning was to write a devotion that supported our Sunday sermon on legacy, yet did not neglect voting and Veteran's Day. ...
Sue RobertsOct 29, 20182 minGod Friended MeIsn't this something we want? Don't we wish we were a friend of God and could converse with Him? Or, maybe not. Maybe that is...
Sue RobertsOct 10, 20182 minStorm ComingWith angst we are watching Michael crawl toward the Florida panhandle. I have two sisters in Florida, and although they are being spared,...
Sue RobertsOct 8, 20182 min80s to 40sThis wasn’t a good weekend for Denver sports! The Rockies are out and the Broncos struggle. Fans lament, and say wistfully, “Maybe next...
Sue RobertsOct 3, 20182 minChoicesI woke up this morning with choices. As a retired person, I even had the choice of getting up or sleeping longer. Then, I had choices of...
Sue RobertsSep 28, 20181 minRemoteToday's Thursday thought is provided by my daughter-in-law Christy, from an anonymous source: "You can't order you life with a remote....
Sue RobertsSep 26, 20181 minI am the Intended RecipientI received a text which I didn’t understand. I later learned it had been sent to me inadvertently and was meant for another person. I...
Sue RobertsSep 25, 20181 minBee Sting RemedyI got stung by a bee last week when I was trimming my roses. The little guy was hidden in the petals and didn't mean to hurt me, but I...
Sue RobertsSep 14, 20181 minFriday Funnies Today features lawyer jokes from my brother Allan. Per approves. 1. Why did the lawyer have to back up to get his cocktail? 2. What do...
Sue RobertsSep 13, 20182 minEvacuate110 miles per hour winds and four feet of rain are expected as massive hurricane Florence threatens to pound the Carolinas’ coasts on...
Sue RobertsSep 11, 20181 minMore Than a Band-AidToday's Tuesday Tip is for all of you who have kids or grandkids involved in fall sports. On occasion they will get an owie. Be prepared....
Sue RobertsSep 10, 20183 minI'm GuiltyI did it. I’m guilty as charged. When society takes a knee and refuses to stand for our National Anthem, our flag or our Pledge of...
Sue RobertsSep 8, 20181 minPirate BountyHere's two groaners for ye from the yo ho hoers. How much did the pirate pay for his earrings? A buck an ear. Why did the pirate have a...
Sue RobertsSep 6, 20181 minThe See SawYour mind is like a see-saw. As your trust in God goes up, your fear and worry go down. Time spent with God not only increases your...
Sue RobertsSep 6, 20182 minPresence or Presents?A friend of mine recently returned from a trip to Las Vegas. No, he wasn’t there to gamble or even eat at the sumptuous buffets. As a...
Sue RobertsSep 4, 20181 minHarvest HelpsIf you have a veggie garden (or even if you are headed to your local farmers market) and are planning to do some cooking, freezing and...
Sue RobertsSep 1, 20181 minTwo WrongsIf two wrongs don't make a right, but do two rights make? An airplane!
Sue RobertsAug 30, 20181 minIs He Safe?The children in the Chronicles of Narnia are about to meet Aslan, the lion. We some trepidation, Susan asks Mr. Beaver, "Is he quite...
Sue RobertsAug 29, 20182 minIn Love All Over AgainTwenty years! Our daughter and son-in-law are celebrating their anniversary today. We are so proud of them for hanging in there. I...
Sue RobertsAug 28, 20181 minDawn of the AgesWell, this may sound like an ad for Dawn, but when I tried to be more organic in my gardening and not use chemical pesticides and...
Sue RobertsAug 28, 20181 minWaiting Again?Another month? You’ve got to be kidding me. I’ve already waited more than a month to meet with my publisher and my scheduled time was...
Sue RobertsAug 24, 20181 minBreak-upDid you hear about the sweet country girl who broke up with her tractor-driver boyfriend? She sent him a John Deere letter.
Sue RobertsAug 23, 20181 minWonderWhen I look outside at night and see Venus, Jupiter, Saturn and Mars all in a row; when I viewed the Perseid meteor shower; when I see...
Sue RobertsAug 23, 20182 minMerry-go-round Birdie A bird flew into our house. Try as we might, with broomsticks and arms waving, we could not get him to fly to freedom. He sat high on our...
Sue RobertsAug 22, 20181 minEnd of Summer Party TimeToday's Tuesday tips are helpful hints for those summer BBQs or neighborhood/family gatherings. Did you know that if you add salt to the...
Sue RobertsAug 20, 20182 minNew or Old God?There are those who say our God is a God of love, grace and mercy. He allows sin and evil because of our free will, but stands aside,...
Sue RobertsAug 17, 20181 minWhere's Waldo?Today's Friday funny, courtesy of Perry: Why does Waldo wear stripes? He doesn't want to be spotted. Duh.
Sue RobertsAug 16, 20181 minUnanswered PrayerToday's quote is from Oswald Chambers My Utmost for His Highest. Your Father knows the things you have need of before you ask Him...
Sue RobertsAug 15, 20182 minFirst Day of SchoolSome kids love school. Others approach the classroom door with my tearful resistance and trepidation. Especially with little ones,...
Sue RobertsAug 14, 20181 minWhat can you do with a dryer sheet?Tuesday's tip this week is from my daughter Carol. She was visiting and I had burned some food I was cooking in a pan. Black stuff was...
Sue RobertsAug 13, 20181 minDoing LaundryThis morning was the exciting task of doing laundry…not. It has not been one of my favorite chores, yet I was inspired by a friend who...
Sue RobertsAug 10, 20181 minFriday FunniesI couldn't decide today, so here are two good ones, courtesy of Perry. (Groan) Did you hear about the woman who made a fortune cleaning...
Sue RobertsAug 9, 20181 minDust of His FeetOswald Chambers (My Utmost for His Highest) says that if there were never any clouds in our life, we wouldn't develop faith and we...
Sue RobertsAug 8, 20182 minCelebrating CommunionOur on-campus wedding had a big oops. I was hustling around taking care of all the details, and since it was graduation weekend too,...
Sue RobertsAug 7, 20182 minWhat do you do with a monster zucchini? This is the time of year when gardeners find unnoticed zucchinis lurking in the shadows of their gardens. Though I try to pick squashes...
Sue RobertsAug 6, 20182 minYour true colorsWhen we drove home from our daughter’s house following France’s World Cup win, we were surprised to see a number of French flags being...
Sue RobertsAug 3, 20181 minPerry's corny jokes (cuz he's a colonel)Ok, all you trekkies. Did you know that Mr. Spock actually has three ears? A right ear, a left ear and a new front ear. (Think about it)
Sue RobertsAug 2, 20181 minA Parachute for emergencies“We regard God as an airman regards his parachute; it’s there for emergencies, but he hopes he’ll never have to use it.” We treat God...
Sue RobertsAug 1, 20181 minBaby BloggerI’m a baby blogger. Yup, just tentatively starting out with much to learn about this whole process. I feel a lot like Leroy Jethro Gibbs,...