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Sue Donaldson

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Sue Donaldson and her husband, Mark, live in San Luis Obispo, California. They have raised 3 semi-adult daughters who keep them at the bank and on their knees. Sue blogs at Welcome Heart and has been speaking for women’s retreats and conferences for the past 20 years with long pauses for babies, diapers and soccer pasta parties.

Spring into Cake! Five Simple Baked Indulgences for Friends and Family

Posted on April 9, 2020April 8, 2020
Sue Donaldson

Nothing speaks spring to my heart like lemon cake so tangy it makes my cheeks pinch, mounds of shredded coconut like snowdrifts, and lavish billows of ‘real’ whipped cream. Maybe…

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There’s More to Maturing Than Growing Old

Posted on November 5, 2019November 7, 2019
Sue Donaldson

I may be a grown-up now but I don’t always act my age. That is, I don’t always act like I know Jesus, even a little bit. I should know…

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Needing Jesus at Every Age | by Sue Donaldson | The Joyful Life Magazine

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Needing Jesus at Every Age

Posted on June 25, 2019June 24, 2019
Sue Donaldson

At eight, I knew I needed Jesus. The Good News Club lady said I would miss out on heaven if I didn’t get saved. I certainly didn’t want hell, and…

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Seventeen Reasons Not to Do Hospitality | by Sue Donaldson | The Joyful Life Magazine

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Seventeen Reasons Why Not to Do Hospitality: One Reason to Do it Anyway

Posted on April 9, 2019April 8, 2019
Sue Donaldson

I settled into my chair at the local beauty college and looked up at the young woman preparing to pamper me. Not long after introducing ourselves, I dove in deep…

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Summer Fun Club: Modeling Hospitality for Children | by Sue Donaldson | The Joyful Life Magazine

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Summer Fun Club: Modeling Hospitality for Children

Posted on June 26, 2018September 27, 2018
Sue Donaldson

Third grade hit our home with a thud. Bonnie, our oldest daughter of three, found out one painful day that not all girls were nice girls. In fact, some were…

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