Crosswalk.com: The Mom I Want to Be

April 25, 2008 | media interviews

I found this great in-depth article on Crosswalk.com over the practical steps in my book, The Mom I Want to Be

Become the Mom You Want to Be
Whitney Hopler
Crosswalk.com Contributing Writer

Editor’s Note: The following is a report on the practical applications of T. Suzanne Eller’s book, The Mom I Want to Be: Rising Above Your Past to Give Your Kids a Great Future, (Harvest House Publishers, 2006).

You want to give your very best to your children. But if your own parents were inconsistent while you were growing up – or if they neglected or even abused you – you may never have learned how to be the kind of mom you want to be.

No matter what problems you experienced growing up, though, you don’t have to repeat your parents’ mistakes. God will help you become a healthy mom who can rise above the past to leave a legacy of love for your children.

Here’s how you can become the mom you want to be:

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love to see the fire ignite

April 24, 2008 | T. Suzanne Eller, community

Over 70 small groups have launched in the last 30 days in my home church.

Our pastor thought it would be a great way to shut the “back door” of the church, losing people because they haven’t connected with friendships or they are struggling and don’t know how to share that with others in a big church setting.

We have groups for scrapbookers, quilters, hikers, fitness, Bible study, choir, fishing, married w/young children, married w/no children, parents of teens, seniors, etc. . . . and my group is for people who have a desire to write and/or speak. (more…)

When things don’t go the way we hope

April 22, 2008 | faith, family

My mom is sick. We received the call last Thursday and I rushed to the hospital. (more…)

A poem for parents of teens

April 21, 2008 | T. Suzanne Eller

May my teen make wise decisions today, putting
Yesterday’s mistakes behind her

Trusting God, growing, learning
Excelling in the things that matter long-term
Entering new territory with confidence and hope
Never doubting that I am praying
Affirming her in spite of a culture that
Greatly doubts what one teen can do
Every day I trust you, God, because I
Realize you love her even more than me

Interview with author, Miralee Ferrell

April 15, 2008 | interviews, reviews, writing

 I just finished the fiction novel, The Other Daughter. I invited the author, Miralee Ferrell, to talk about her new book and the issues behind the story.

Suzie: Miralee, this is your first published book. Tell us a little bit about your writing journey.

Miralee: Hi Suzie, it’s great to have a chance to chat with you. I started writing seriously with the thought of publication three years ago. The Lord spoke to me through a special speaker at church when he prayed for me. He felt the Lord was saying that I needed to be writing, and whatever I chose to write should be published. I prayed about it for over two weeks, and decided the Lord was nudging me that direction.

I started by writing my memories since my husband and I met 33 years earlier, with the things we’ve encountered and the spiritual applications. From that, I moved to short stories (non-fiction) and had three of them published in magazines. Then a friend and fellow author suggested I try Christian fiction. I didn’t think I could do it, but came up with a story line who’s inception was an incident in our past, then embroidered and changed it fiction. (more…)

swap and hop with Lysa

April 11, 2008 | T. Suzanne Eller

One of my favorite people is Lysa TerKeurst. We met as speakers and I loved her spirit, how fun she was, her absolute honesty, and commitment to encouraging others.

Lysa has a blog and receives TONS of hits every day talking about motherhood and life. Today she’s sponsoring a swap and hop, giving away a prize to the person who needs help with organization.

Sadly, I think that’s me. This is my home office; and this is the cleaned-up version! Note the pile of papers on the printer. The pile of books waiting to be read (on the desk next to the laptop). The mess of wires on and under the desk as I work with two computers, my MP3 player, a webcam, two printers, scanner, fax, and more.  

I work at least 8 hours a day in this office and it should be more organized, more friendly and welcoming, but I think I missed the designer gene.

The prize today is a makeover from Karen Ehmen, organizational guru.

Karen, look at this! I need help. . .

Love this quote. . .

quotes

“Extraordinary communication has little to do with speaking skills, educational background, or preparation. It has everything to do with God showing up. The words of Jesus are impossible to misinterpret: “Apart from me you can do nothing”. What is it about the word “nothing” that we so often have trouble understanding?”

From the article, Extraordinary Communication: Sermons that Go Beyond the Ordinary by Glenn Wagner

WRJZ

April 10, 2008 | T. Suzanne Eller, family, media interviews

It was a pleasure to have another early morning radio interview, this time with Bob Bell of Joy 620 WRJZ, Knoxville, Tennessee.

Maybe you are visiting DTB today because you heard something in that interview, and want to know more.

Being a mom is both a wonderful, and yet sometimes challenging role. It’s life changing. It’s beautiful. It’s also demanding, difficult, and overwhelming at times, especially if you are carrying hurt or anger or unhealthy parenting patterns from the past.

What can you do? (more…)

Family Net: Mornings with Lorri and Larry

April 8, 2008 | media interviews

It was a pleasure to visit with Lorri and Larry on Family Net at Sirius 161! If you have questions about The Mom I Want to Be: Rising Above Your Past to Give Your Kids a Great Future, please feel free to comment or e-mail me.

Thanks Lorri and Larry. It was 5:08 a.m. my time which is caveman time, but I loved hanging out with you and your listeners!

I also had a chance to connect with WNIV out of Atlanta, GA! This was a fun interview, and I was more awake. Thanks for listening!

Interview w/author of Broken Heart on Hold

family, interviews

Linda W. Rooks is the author of Broken Heart on Hold, a book for women separated from their husbands. I interviewed Linda and this is what she had to say. . . 

 Suzie: I haven’t seen many Christian books dealing with the issue of separation. What prompted you to write this book?

Linda: This book came from my own experience. My husband and I were separated for three years back in the nineties. It was a heart-wrenching, lonely time. I needed emotional and spiritual support, but didn’t know where to find it. I went to Christian bookstores looking for a devotional book that was gutsy and real enough to help me through this devastating time, but I found nothing that would help. (more…)