Welcome to My Blog
Craving Security? You Can Have It!
We women long for security. For many of us, that was why we longed to be married. It seemed that marriage would give us the security we craved. As wonderful as marriage can be if you're in a secure-feeling marriage, what's more important is the sense of security...
Cinderella’s Story Can Be Spiritually Uplifting
For my book Princess to Princess which was published back in 2003, I thought of using the plot of the book about Cinderella to communicate about our security in Christ. I can't remember how the idea came to me, other than the Holy Spirit's leading, but it ended up...
What Has God Done that Defied Human Logic?
As I tried to think of a good question to ask a group of women for a sharing time, an idea popped into my brain: "Looking back over your life, share one or two things God did that defied human logic--whether it seemed 'good' or 'bad' from a human standpoint." I...
Maybe Lydia’s Story Happened Like This
Maybe Lydia's story happened like this. Lydia's arrived at the riverside and greeted the other women. They were a varied lot from different backgrounds, but their desire to seek God was their common bond. Because Philippi didn't have the required ten men to establish...
My Nose Was as Big as a Rhino’s
Growing up, I didn't like my body. I was too tall. I was teased about being too skinny (I know! Don't laugh!). I was so sensitive about my body that I always wore a sweater to school regardless of how hot it was. I wanted to be covered up. And additionally, I cried...
Quotable Quotes: You Are Declared Innocent!
Declared Innocent! My little children, I am writing these things to you so that you may not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous;--1 John 2:1 (NRSV) Wouldn’t you love to be represented in court by the best...
I Didn’t Receive the “Best Servant” Ribbon
We had a great time that weekend but if I'd known there was an unexpected award ribbon at the end, I would have done things differently! The girls' club that I belonged to as a teenager was lots of fun and our annual weekend in the mountains was especially great. The...
Is She Your Plumb Line?
Although this is late in coming, (I'm sorry), the winner of the blog challenge with Dana Rausch (www.applyyourheart.com) is Marcia! Congratulations, Marcia! I know you'll enjoy the books!First Corinthians 10:31 says to "do everything for the glory of God." Having the...
You Are “Complete” in Christ
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 perfect. In God's eyes,...
You Are A Chosen Princess!
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 Corinthians...
Quotable Quotes: Choose Obedience; Avoid Pain
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 obey...
Don’t Be A Root Bound Plant! and Book Drawing
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 if someone doesn't give...
The Silver Dish of Grace
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," Larry said, shaking...
Do You Value Yourself Like God Does?
DRUM ROLL!!! The winner of the drawing for my book, Never Ever Be the Same is ... (wait for it!)...Mona! Thanks so much for putting your name in the drawing, Mona. God bless you! Please send your mailing address to me: KathyCollardMiller AT gmail DOT com. As I...
Quotable Quotes: Loving Others Comes From Loving God
Unrestricted Love “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength. The second is this: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.' There is no commandment greater than these." --Mark 12:30-31 (NIV) The...
It’s My Spiritual Birthday Today! Here’s my Gift for You!
At the end of this post, I'll tell you how someone will receive a birthday gift in a drawing. It's my spiritual birthday! (Tweet that!) As a child, I believed I needed to perform perfectly in order to earn God's love and approval, along with the approval of other...
I Had Mononucleosis
I remember the summer many years ago that I felt constantly exhausted. When I realized I wasn't feeling better even when I rested, I went to the doctor and was diagnosed with mononucleosis. The doctor couldn't predict how long it would take to heal but said I could...
Our God Is A Surprising God
Let's use our imagination while we read Mark 1:35-37. I think we'll see how God is a surprising God and He's still surprising you and me often. (Tweet that!)"In the early morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house, and went away to a...