
Author | Speaker | Musician | Mentor | Podcast Host
Welcome, I’m Susan — I’m so glad you’re here.
As you explore these pages, I hope you’ll discover something we all long for — to be truly seen, heard, and understood. If you’ve ever felt neglected, rejected, unaffirmed, or walked through the pain of trauma, know that you’re not alone. This is a safe and sacred space where God’s mercy meets our deepest need for healing and affirmation.
✨ Sign up for mentoring and walk alongside someone who listens and cares.
🎧 Tune in to THE NOTICE podcast for encouragement and biblical insight.
📖 Read the book A FIRM GRASP to find hope and strength for your story.
🌿 Join us at Maple Ridge PLACE — our beautiful 14-acre property in Traverse City — for workshops, retreats, and events
I can’t wait for you to experience all that God has in store — a life restored, renewed, and firmly held in His grace.
A 14 acre property located in Traverse City, Michigan, Maple Ridge PLACE is home to two ministrries - Freedom Farm Grand Traverse and AFFIRM Ministries. We offer spiritual counsel, workshops, retreats, Arch Study Groups, events and more. Check out our video to learn more.

Join us for this one-day workshop designed for Christian creatives who long to understand the why behind their creativity. Together we’ll explore our God-given need to create, uncover what holds us back, and redefine how we measure success.
This isn’t just for artists — it’s for anyone who’s ever brought something into being that didn’t exist before!
$20 includes lunch

