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Is “This Too Will Pass” A Good Attitude?
Is “This Too Will Pass” a Good Attitude? by Kathy Collard Miller “Things are tough but that’s OK; I’ll just wait it out and it’ll get better.” Have you ever considered your trials and found comfort through thinking, “This too will pass”? That phrase sounds benign...
What Can We Learn From Salome?
What Can We Learn From Salome? One of the challenges for all of us is thinking we know best for someone else. There’s a woman in the Bible named Salome who thought she knew best for her sons. Let’s read her story in Matthew 20:20-24: Then the mother of the sons of...
Book Giveaway: “I Love the World–It’s the People I Can’t Stand” by Dave Beckwith
I love making book giveaways available and this time, it's a book that we all relate to at one time or another: "I Love the World--It's the People I Can't Stand" by Dave Beckwith. The subtitle is "Jonah's Journey of Brokenness and Yours." We can definitely relate to...
Sneak Peek of Next Book on God’s Questions in the Bible
I'm so excited about giving you a sneak peek of my next book. The tentative title is 100 Questions God and Jesus Ask in the Bible; What They Reveal about God's Nature and Our Motives. There will be 100 devotionals, each one on one of the many questions God and Jesus...
Book Drawing: “SuperGal vs. God” by Lori Hynson
I'm so excited to feature SuperGal vs. God by Lori Hynson as this month's book giveaway. Read below how you can enter the drawing to win a copy! Here's what SuperGal vs. God is about: SuperGal could handle anything life threw her way. Until she couldn’t. Lori appears...
Let Love Cover Offenses–Proverbs 10:12
Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers all offenses.--Proverbs 10:12 (ESV) What an important and powerful word picture Proverbs 10:12 gives about anger toward others. We can “stir up” wounds or “cover” them with love and understanding, thus no longer being held in...
The Book of Proverbs Offers God’s Wisdom for Parenting
The biblical book of Proverbs offers wisdom for parenting. God cares about the challenges we face as parents. He knows the pain and confusion. He knows we will be imperfect in our responses and is working more in our children's lives than we realize. Only Jesus was a...
Book Giveaway: “100 Need-to-Know Tips for Moms of Tweens & Teens”
Teenagers! Love some? Know some? I'm so excited to feature Letitia Suk's new book, 100 Need-to-Know Tips for Moms of Tweens & Teens. You may win a copy! Read below about how to enter the drawing. Three Sample Tips to Encourage your Parenting Heart by Letitia Suk...
Being Spiritual Salt Is More Powerful Than We Think
Put yourself in the scene for a moment. You are sitting in a crowd looking at Jesus who in the manner of a rabbi is seated most likely on a large rock. He’s not standing. He has just said (Matthew 5:11,12), his followers should be glad when they are persecuted because...
I Don’t Like Not Knowing–I Feel Stupid
I don't like to not know. I don't like to not have an answer or an opinion. Not knowing or not being able to reply makes me feel tense. And dare I say it? I feel stupid. What's even sillier, is that I will give an opinion even though I'm not sure I'm right—so that I...
In Memory of Jennifer Kennedy Dean
For now we see in a mirror dimly, but then face to face. --I Corinthians 13:12 I was heartbroken hearing of the death of my friend, Jennifer Kennedy Dean. Jennifer joined Jesus in heaven on Wednesday evening, June 12th, 2019. She was a powerful example of God's love...
Book Giveaway “In Her Shoes: Dancing in the Shadow of Cancer” by Joanie Shawhan
Frightened by cancer? Riddled with questions? Perhaps you or a loved one are battling this disease. Do you know where to turn for encouragement, comfort and support? In Her Shoes—Dancing in the Shadow of Cancer is a collection of vignettes, highlighting the stories of...
My Podcast Interview about Friendship. Enjoy!
I had so much fun being interviewed by Cynthia Simmons at "Heart of the Matter Radio," I wanted to share it with you. We talked about friendship and my new women's Bible study "At the Heart of Friendship". I talked about the different friendships in the Bible. I trust...
Satan’s Sneaky Secret for Turning Truths into Lies
Satan is a master of lies and secret strategies for destroying us. We must be alert to his tactics. Here's one. I'm interested in hearing whether you've noticed this one before. Look at the contrast between the following statements: My husband never takes out the...
Teeth Sharpen Teeth — Sorta!
Teeth sharpen teeth...well, not exactly. But let me digress to explain. Several years ago while getting my teeth cleaned, Katie, the hygienist, poked at a wisdom tooth and I almost jumped out of the chair. "Argh!!!! That hurt!" Not only did I feel physical pain, I...
Write Your Own Psalm of Praise to God
Psalm 23 is probably the most famous and beloved of all psalms. In my women's Bible study book, Whispers of My Heart, I gave this opportunity to the Bible study student. It's a way for you to write your own psalm of praise to God. Re-write each verse in your own...
Godly Dependability Is Obeying Only God’s Leading–Not Our Own Needs
Godly dependability is obeying only God's leading--not our own needs. My cell phone rang; I greeted my neighbor and dear friend, Karen. “Kathy, can you take Stephen and I to the airport tomorrow afternoon?” “Sure. Would love to.” “Oh, and we’re arriving home in three...
Win Free Books-Online Party Thursday, March 14th!
Win Free Books--Online Party, Thursday, March 14th! I'm so excited to be a part of the Bible Study Expo party! Along with nine other Bible study authors, hosted by Marnie Swedberg, we are going to have lots of fun, activities, and free books! Register now:...