Drum roll, please ... I'm finally launching my first eBook! After weeks of writing, editing, and formatting, I’m excited to share with you: Created for Community: On Mission to Mend. "In just a few short pages of sharp, witty, Biblical truths, Susanne Maynes points us to God's created need in every human: other humans! By design, God made us needy for community, and Susanne shares insightful wisdom that will minister into the craving of every human heart." -- Clem Ferris, ThD // Grace Churches International The Powerful Message in this Little Book Based on my Continue Reading
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Why I Refuse to Bash Mega-Churches
I have a confession to make. Just recently, I mindlessly clicked, commented and shared on a post about the supposed poor response of a pastor to an issue in his church (a large and well-known one). The next morning, I received a message from a friend explaining the other side of the story, with several links to other posts. I had acted before I had looked at both sides of the issue, or even thought much about it. You've probably never done that, right? It seems even easier to do this with mega-churches. Kind of like our conscience doesn't bother us much Continue Reading
How Taking a Chill Pill Makes You Better than Royalty
Ever had one of those days when even the cat leaves the room because of your attitude? I'm not proud to admit this has been true in my house. Contemporary life is full of pressure. We all face a multitude of decisions, responsibilities, and distractions on any given day. Bills, traffic, technology breakdowns ... it's a bit much, even without added crises. If you're like me, you might give in to the occasional temper tantrum. Maybe you're restrained enough not to actually break anything or hurt anyone, but your countenance, your body language, your tone are ... well, not exactly fun Continue Reading
3 Reasons It’s Important to Grieve after Miscarriage
The daylight looked all wrong for a June morning in Las Vegas. The sun should have been so bright I'd need to angle the blinds to keep it out. Instead, it looked weak and pale, though there wasn't a cloud in the sky. Turns out, the moon eclipsed the sun that day. Just as sorrow eclipsed my soul. Days earlier, twenty weeks pregnant, I'd received devastating news from my midwife. "I'm so sorry, but the ultrasound technician couldn't find a heartbeat." She went on to explain something about fetal demise at seventeen weeks. I struggled to process her words. No heartbeat. Fetal Continue Reading