by Kathy Collard Miller | Oct 26, 2015 | God's heart, God's love, perfection, perfectionism, position in Christ, unconditional love
In my last post, I talked about our inheritance in Christ. For me, Colossians 2:10 is one of the most meaningful elements of my inheritance in Christ: “In Him you have been made complete.” That word “complete” carries with it the idea of being...
by Kathy Collard Miller | Oct 22, 2015 | God's love, knowing and understanding God, position in Christ, spiritual gifts, unconditional love
Have you meditated on your inheritance in Christ lately? Here are some aspects of “who you are” to think about: I have peace in the midst of a troubled world (John 14:27) I am justified through faith (Romans 5:1) I am an ambassador for Christ (2...
by Kathy Collard Miller | Oct 19, 2015 | blessings, obedience, pain, sin
Choose Obedience; Avoid PainAll these blessings will come upon you and accompany you if you obey the LORD your God: You will be blessed in the city and blessed in the country.–Deuteronomy 28:2-3 (NIV)Do you want abundant blessings? That will only happen when you...
by Kathy Collard Miller | Oct 15, 2015 | dependence, encouragement, endurance, faith, faithfulness, freedom, God's love, grace, mercy, quiet times, Trust, unconditional love
What’s wrong with this plant? I had just pushed it out of it’s container moments before, ready to plant it when I noticed the roots were root bound. The poor little thing looked fabulous on top but it was screaming, “Help me! I’m gonna die soon...
by Kathy Collard Miller | Oct 12, 2015 | encouragement, forgiveness, godly sorrow, grace, hope, humility, knowing and understanding God, peace
Many years ago, Larry and I attended the wedding of some friends. The groom was a fellow cop with Larry and I’d just recently met the bride. When it was time for us to leave after dinner, we went up to the newly-weds. “We wish you the very best,”...
