by Kathy Collard Miller | Jun 5, 2016 | anger, communication, friendships, marriage, relationships
One final female and male difference. Women want to help; men want to protect. Look at these two verbal exchanges. She: “What time do you want to leave for the church social?” He: “Don’t worry, you have time to cook the casserole.” He:...
by Kathy Collard Miller | May 14, 2016 | anger, assumptions, marriage, relationships, trials, unconditional love
Why isn’t Larry talking to me? It’s 1970 and we’d only been married a few months. We were finally going on our first vacation since our honeymoon and I was thrilled! I couldn’t wait to be with my beloved for three whole days. I was especially...
by Kathy Collard Miller | May 11, 2016 | anger, contempt, marriage, prayer for others, truth, unconditional love
When Larry and I had been married for seven years, we were completely disillusioned with each other. I couldn’t understand why Larry didn’t love me anymore. He certainly was far from being the Prince Charming I’d married. Oh Lord, what’s wrong with him? I moaned. I...
by Kathy Collard Miller | May 7, 2016 | anger, blame, fear, grandparenting, parenting
Do you desire more godly responses toward your children? Feeling a need to control can foster ungodliness. It’s often the result of having a child who is good at arguing. When my friend Gayle was growing up, she had a strong will and gave her mother a lot of...
by Kathy Collard Miller | Feb 9, 2016 | anger, blame, compassion, forgiveness, friendships, guilt, hope, pride, stress, tough love
It’s time for another book giveaway! I’m so excited to offer Christin Ditchfield’s latest book, What Women Should Know about Letting it Go: Breaking Free From the Power of Guilt, Discouragement, and Defeat. Read Christin’s excerpt from the book...
by Kathy Collard Miller | Jan 24, 2016 | anger, compliments, contentment, heart change, humility, love, sanctification, stress
Ye old “one-upmanship” can hit at any moment. Have you noticed that? Competitiveness can tempt us into pride and envy at any moment and I can succumb quickly. Any of us can brag about how much more our children accomplish than others. When we hear someone...
