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God’s Severe Mercies in My Mom’s Last Days
Me, Mom, Chuck & KarenI wonder if sometimes we think God only leads through blessings and smooth paths. I wondered that because of the way God guided our family to bring my mom to my home. It was through a difficult situation. It is what some have called "God's...
God’s Mercies At My Mother’s Heavenly Entrance
Vivian Grace Dauer, Collard, Daugherty, about 19 years oldMy precious mom, Vivian, entered glory and was welcomed by Jesus this past Tuesday, October 14th, 2014. It was such a blessed event. We sensed God's merciful hand all over it. On Monday, the hospice...
Book Give-Away: “Healed, Healthy and Whole”
I'm pleased to be able to feature the new book, Healed Healthy and Whole by Marion Pyle and to welcome a guest post from her. She would like to send the winner of a drawing an autographed copy of her book. You can put a comment on this blog post or write me:...
When God Seems Lost
It's our final day visiting our seven-year-old grandson and he loves to create "worlds" on some computer game. Don't ask me about it; I don't have a clue. What kids can do these days! But he said something this morning that intrigued me.As Raf began asking me to watch...
Robin Williams’ Suicide: I Can Relate
I know a lot has been said about the devastation of the suicide of Robin Williams. Any of us who are fans of his talented work have grieved knowing that we will not enjoy his talent again. A few days after the announcement, I overheard in the grocery story, a woman...
What’s the Meaning of “A Reed Swayed by the Wind?”
First of all, congratulations to Jeanie,who is the winner of Uprooting Anger. Thank you to everyone who submitted your name into the drawing. Jeanie: Please send me your email address and mailing address privately to Kathyspeak AT aol DOT com. I will pass it...
Are You Only Looking for a Thrill?
Are you only looking for a thrill? A few days ago, I talked about how Jesus "had John the Baptist's back." Remember the story? Here's how the story continues: "As John's disciples were leaving, Jesus began to speak to the crowd about John: 'What did you go out into...
Book Give Away: “Uprooting Anger”
I'm very pleased to share a guest blog from author Kay Camenisch. She writes about something dear to my heart: anger. Well, of course, I don't want it to be dear to my heart but at times it is. I praise God that the anger that once held my heart in bondage is no...
Jesus Has Our Back
I want to defend myself and not be misunderstood. How about you? Can we believe that God wants to protect our reputations—that Jesus "has our back"? Tweet That!I remember many years ago when I was scheduled to speak at a mom's group at a major church. I then received...
The Lesson of the Turtle Exhibition
I know now I'm really getting older because the ability of my eyes to adapt going from light to darkness is deteriorating. I became aware of it even more a few weeks ago when we went to Sea World. My grandson loved the turtle exhibition, most likely because it had a...
Anger is a Kind of Dashboard Lightbulb
"Anger is the light bulb on the dashboard of my heart to indicate I don't trust God."—my husband, Larry Miller (Tweet That!) Any number of reactions could be put in the place of the word "anger" in my husband's quote. It just depends upon what your go-to sin strategy...
When Should You Start Discipling Your Child?
When Should You Start Disciplining Your Child? All discipline for the moment seems not to be joyful, but sorrowful; yet to those who have been trained by it, afterwards it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness. —Hebrews 12:11 (NASB)...
Do You Have A Mental Script?
Do you have a mental script? My husband, Larry, and I recently bought plane tickets to go to our speaking engagements in China in September. We were trying to figure out our seat locations by talking over the phone with a travel agent who had a very thick...
Letter From God: Waiting Is No Fun
My Precious Princess and Daughter: When events in your life seem to take too long to work out, remember, I am patient. When my long-suffering nature seems to create suffering in you, remember, I am patient, unlimited by time. I see the big picture. I see the...
Are You Struggling Against Your Chrysalis?
Drum Roll! The winner of the drawing for an autographed copy of SuperGal vs. God, Lori Hynson's new book, is...Mary Ann. Congratulations, Mary Ann, and thank you to everyone who put your name in the drawing. You've most likely heard the story of the man who...
Does God Want You to Know Him Better?
James I. Packer wrote, "What makes life worth while is having a big enough objective, something which catches our imagination and lays hold of our allegiance; and this the Christian has in a way that no other man has. For what higher, more exalted, and more compelling...
Enjoy Your Work! It’s God’s Gift
Enjoy Your Work! It's God's Gift Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving. —Colossians 3:23-24...
Book Give-Away: “SuperGal vs. GOD”
I am so pleased to feature a brand new book by Lori Hynson. She authored the new book: SuperGal vs. GOD. Do I try to be SuperGal? You betcha. But Lori's book will help me—and other gals like me—to release my grip on SuperGal attempts and allow God to empower me...