Sue Bidstrup / Great Big YES!

Encouraging Women to Live Faithful, Bold, Abundant Lives!

Author: Sue

  • Forever and Ever…Amen?

    It’s my anniversary.  19 years. Here we are on the Ferris Wheel at Navy Pier. I thought it was appropriate because marriage is like a ride. Scary. Unpredictable. Exhilarating. There are ups and downs. It’s fun. Often exhausting. Sometimes leaving us with messy hair and feeling like we are going to…

  • Community

      I want to be in community. Yes. I’ve been wounded. Yes. I’ve been hurt. Yes. I’m angry. Yes. I’m afraid. Yes. I’m lonely. Yes. I want to be in community. Yes. Jesus is the yes man here. Hearing us. Listening. Affirming. We don’t have to deny what has happened to…

  • Time to get cozy!

    I love this season. I get excited for jeans and scarves and sweaters and football and chili. However, I also get a little spazzy.  Because to enjoy those things, I MUST clean out all the closets, organize everything, buy new clothes and possibly new furniture.  I tend to rearrange, clean,…