by Kathy Collard Miller | Mar 15, 2014 | attitude, beliefs, faith, fear, hope, hopelessness, procrastination, something difficult, trials, Trust
It was good for me to be afflicted so that I might learn your decrees. —Psalm 119:71 (NIV)It’s no fun, but we learn the most from the difficulties we face.”He who neglects to drink of the spring of experience is apt to die of thirst in the desert of...
by Kathy Collard Miller | Mar 9, 2014 | God's heart, grace, love, shame, unconditional love
I’m pleased to have an opportunity to introduce you to Margot Starbuck and her latest book: Not Who I Imagined: Surprised by a Loving God. I love Margot’s heart of love for her readers. In this book, she tackles the issue of shame with sensitivity and...
by Kathy Collard Miller | Mar 3, 2014 | quotes, speaking
Hold Your Tongue”When words are many, sin is not absent, but he who holds his tongue is wise.” Proverbs 10:19 (NIV)Although it’s difficult to do, God promises to reveal our wisdom when we control our words.”It often shows a fine command of language...
by Kathy Collard Miller | Mar 1, 2014 | anxiety, forgiveness, obedience, overwhelmed feelings, peace, procrastination, regrets, self talk, worry
Here’s our final perspective about dealing with regrets: “Remember But Look Forward.” God’s message is, “Do not cling to events of the past or dwell on what happened long ago. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I...
by Kathy Collard Miller | Feb 26, 2014 | anxiety, blame, fear, forgiveness, people pleasing, perfectionism, regrets, worry
Here’s a second idea for dealing with regrets: “Remember But Forgive.” The key is to forgive. Forgive ourselves and forgive others. No, we may not be able to forget, but we can forgive. Rick Warren writes, “We are products of our past, but we...
