by Kathy Collard Miller | Sep 21, 2015 | anger, beliefs, people pleasing, worry
When we lived in Placentia, in Southern California, our home was less than a mile from a lake–as the duck fly. During a particular season of the year we have some of the ducks who reside there decide their old home isn’t a good enough place for...
by Kathy Collard Miller | Jul 31, 2015 | beliefs, caring, dependence, fear, God's heart, God's love, Trust, worry
In our series on resisting worry, we find out Jesus deals with our concern about tomorrow. Jesus says, “For all these things the Gentiles eagerly seek; for your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things. But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness; and...
by Kathy Collard Miller | Jul 14, 2015 | beliefs, faith, fear, God's heart, Trust, worry
I’m sure we’d all say that life should be about God, but sometimes worry gets in the way. We become consumed with our own needs or concerns. So let’s see how Matthew 6:25 can speak to us. “For this reason I say to you, do not be anxious for your...
by Kathy Collard Miller | Jul 5, 2015 | beliefs, courage, deception, God's heart, knowing and understanding God, temptation, Trust
For several posts, we’ve been looking at temptation. Here’s our last post: after sin, we cover up and suffer consequences. We want to consider what happens when we sin because Satan is continuing to tempt us just like he did Eve. In Genesis 3:7-24, we...
by Kathy Collard Miller | Jul 1, 2015 | beliefs, blame, fear, freedom, God's heart, guidance, guilt, knowing and understanding God, opened eyes, perseverance, temptation
For several posts, we’ve been looking at temptation. Here’s our next topic: sin is conceived by agreeing to deceptive “advantages.” And we’re looking at how Satan tempted Eve, because he continues to do the very kind of things to us. ...
by Kathy Collard Miller | Jun 27, 2015 | beliefs, God's heart, knowing and understanding God, obedience, temptation
For several posts, we’re looking at temptation. Here’s our next topic: temptation challenges God’s wisdom. And we’re looking at how Satan tempted Eve, because he continues to do the very kind of things as then. When Eve explains that eating...
