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Me and My Nikes
In sixth grade, Nike shoes were the hottest thing around. It seemed like everyone had a pair of the classic white leather Nikes with the...
Susan Diersen
Dec 25, 20244 min read


The Alligator That Didn’t Belong
When I was in junior high, it felt like everything was about fitting in. I went to a school where many of the kids came from wealthier...
Susan Diersen
Nov 13, 20242 min read


Helen’s Lesson: The Power of “Not Yet”
When I was 22, I found myself in a role that felt far beyond my years—a young pastor’s wife. And let me tell you, I did not know how to...
Susan Diersen
Oct 1, 20244 min read


Choose Joy
Look at those ladies in the front row! Now that’s what I am talking about! Laughing like a pack of hyenas under a full moon. Their hair...
Susan Diersen
Sep 27, 20241 min read
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