“He reached down from on high and took hold of me; he drew me out of deep waters. He brought me out into a spacious place; he rescued me because he delighted in me.” —Psalm 18:16,19 The tiny baby girl was a victim of a mother who chose a husband over a child. Her mother …
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Taken by Suprise
An excerpt from Taken by Surprise by Sue McMillin and Sarah Hemingway Word count: 500 words Read time: 4-5 min. Roars of laughter resound from the room as I pass by in the hall. The atmosphere is electric, charged with the enthusiasm of everyday folks asking and learning. From the podium area, a bright flash of …
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Taken By Surprise: The Extraordinary Journey of an Ordinary Woman
Each week we will be featuring a chapter in the remarkable tale of Sue McMillin’s life. Her book Taken by Surprise: The Extraordinary Journey of an Ordinary Woman, published in 2013, is a memorable tale and one that cries out for a reader with a listening ear and an open heart. What follows is a …
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Taken By Surprise ~ Chapter 2
Chapter two, “Leesburg” continues the story of Sue’s childhood and takes us to the idyllic rolling hills of Leesburg, Kentucky, where Sue’s father became part-owner and manager of the village grocery store. Read how Sue spent her growing-up days around this marvelous collage of sights and smells, sacking groceries, pumping gas, slicing bologna, and sitting …
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Taken by Surprise — Chapter 3 — Smiley
Chapter 3 — Smiley Chapter 3, “Smiley”, continues the story of Sue’s childhood with the focus on Smiley, Sue’s mother. Smiley was a devoted mother and mentor. Sue says it best when she states, “Of course, she was the disciplinarian when I needed it, and for that I’m eternally grateful. But she was also …
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Taken By Surprise ~ Chapter 4 ~ And then I met…
Chapter 4 — “And then I met…” Chapter 4, “And then I met…“, continues with Sue’s early adulthood and her entrance into The University of Kentucky. Her plan for her life was to become a band director and a professional classical saxophonist. Imagine her surprise when she met the person who would become the most …
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Taken By Surprise ~ Chapter 5 ~ Who’s in Control?
Chapter 5 Who’s in Control? Sue’s story continues as we follow her in the early days of her new life in Christ. The Lord started showing her what was important to Him, and this had quite an effect on her life and relationships. Read and enjoy. Read Chapter 5 of Sue’s autobiography here.
Taken by Surprise ~ Chapter 6 ~ A Change of Plans
Sue’s story continues as we enter her senior year in college. Her plans to be a teacher and classical saxaphonist are challenged in this chapter as she has a divine encounter. Christ’s plans for Sue take her down some unexpected and delightful paths. Read how her path led her to Christ Center, an inner-city …
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Taken By Surprise ~ Chapter 7 ~ Down on the Farm
Sue’s story continues as we see her walking a path of faith…a path that leads straight to a summer job on a farm. All of this was great preparation for an upcoming ministry trip to Sweden. Enjoy! Read Chapter 7 here.
Taken By Surprise ~ Chapter 8 ~ Off to Sweden
Sue’s story continues as we follow her to ministry in Sweden. The Lord continues to provide for Sue in unexpected and wondrous ways. He also continues to teach her important life lessons. Read this exciting new chapter here.