The Moral of the Story with Susannah B. Lewis

You were made to live a creative life, even if you aren't a writer or musician or illustrator. You don't have to have dreams of becoming a published poet or performing on a stage or painting the Tuscan sunset. There's more to creativity than the production of artistic work. To create simply means—relating to or involving original ideas. It means to live a life of curiosity. A life of discovery. To be human is to be creative. New episodes drop every Friday, so be sure to subscribe so you never miss one!

Has a simple act of kindness transformed your entire day? A cashier I encountered on one of the saddest days of my life was truly a blessing from God. New stories drop every Friday, so be sure to subscribe so you never miss one!

Do you believe there's power in song? My entire life has a soundtrack. Take a listen. New stories drop every Friday, so be sure to subscribe so you never miss one!

Is there a certain time of the year that conjures bad memories for you? For me, it's September. But the Lord is gracious to give us beauty for ashes. New stories drop every Friday, so be sure to subscribe so you never miss one!

Do you enjoy the stillness of night? Settle in while I tell you about some of my most beautiful and peaceful moments that occurred to the backdrop of darkness. New stories drop every Friday, so be sure to subscribe so you never miss one!

Have you ever thought someone was praying for the wrong thing? I certainly did, but God showed me that His will is much better than mine. New stories drop every Friday, so be sure to subscribe so you never miss one!

How many times have you changed the filter on your selfie? Let's talk about comparisons and our obsession with appearing perfect. New stories drop every Friday, so be sure to subscribe so you never miss one!

Have you ever been scared to death? I sure have, thanks to a Boa Constrictor at a haunted house. Let me tell you all about it and the lesson it taught me about fear. New stories drop every Friday, so be sure to subscribe so you never miss one!

Has your cat ever unknowingly hitched a ride with you across state lines? No? Well, here's what to expect if you ever find yourself in that predicament. New stories drop every Friday, so be sure to subscribe so you never miss one!

Thanks to Alfred Hitchcock, I've never been a fan of birds, but a Robin trapped in my garage was an important reminder of where our freedom is found. New stories drop every Friday, so be sure to subscribe so you never miss one!

There's nothing like that old time religion, is there? Let me tell you the story of the little country church where I met Jesus for the first time. New stories drop every Friday, so be sure to subscribe so you never miss one!

They truly are members of the family, aren't they? In this episode, I talk about the unconditional love and beautiful bonds with pets. New stories drop every Friday, so be sure to subscribe so you never miss one!

Ever wanted to hit your spouse upside the head with a cast-iron skillet? Then this one is for you. Let's talk about grace in marriage. New stories drop every Friday, so be sure to subscribe so you never miss one!

When did you first feel truly independent? For me, it was during a summer stroll in Rollerblades to purchase a coveted Slush Puppie. Ride along with me. New stories drop every Friday, so be sure to subscribe so you never miss one!

Does family dinner consist of ballpark nachos several nights a week? Watching your children play sports are some of the greatest memories you'll ever make, but don't lose sight of what's really important…like I did. New stories drop every Friday, so be sure to subscribe so you never miss one!

Is there a special place from your childhood where you vividly remember the sights, the smells, the sounds? For me, that place was Mr. Sonny's store. Let me tell you all about it. New stories drop every Friday, so be sure to subscribe so you never miss one!

Do you have totes crammed with old photographs? Then you have a treasure trove! Every picture truly tells a story. New stories drop every Friday, so be sure to subscribe so you never miss one!

I welcomed the blast of cold air-conditioning when I stepped my dusty flip flops inside the house. It had been a long, hot, sweaty, dirty day, and I couldn't wait to rest. But, first—shower. Because nobody can comfortably sleep in clean sheets with dirty feet. New stories drop every Friday, so be sure to subscribe so you never miss one!

What's the lesson I learned while doing Halloween crafts with some sweet (and not-so-sweet) ladies at the nursing home? Find out in this episode. New stories drop every Friday, so be sure to subscribe so you never miss one!

I love telling stories, and any good story should have a point, shouldn't it? Something to reflect on? It should captivate you, birth visions, make you laugh or cry or both, but it should also stick with you. And what sticks with you better than a lesson learned? And that, my friends, is my vision for this podcast. New stories drop every Friday, so be sure to subscribe so you never miss one!