by Kathy Collard Miller | Nov 28, 2023 | Christmas, salvation
My Mother’s Christmas Bank Account I grew up in a poor family and my mother saved in an actual bank account all year long so that we could have gifts under the Christmas tree. More than any other time in the year, except maybe my birthday, I felt loved. My...
by Kathy Collard Miller | Nov 14, 2023 | Advent, children, Christmas, No More Anger
Box of Blessings: My Favorite Children’s Advent Project Many years ago, one of our children inevitably exclaimed, “Mommy, it’s time to open another present.” No, it wasn’t Christmas morning, but it was time to help keep our family’s...
by Kathy Collard Miller | Dec 6, 2022 | 100 questions, Bible study, Christmas, stress
3 Secrets to Peace in the Midst of Christmas Stress I remember the Christmas seasons from the past when I was a young mom and all the preparations seemed overwhelming. I wish I could have known better how to respond in a godly manner. So let me share with you three...
by Kathy Collard Miller | Dec 20, 2021 | Bible study, Christmas, fear of man, friendships, rejection, relationships, women of the Bible
The holidays are hard on relationships and that makes us sad. We want our times together with those we love to be perfect and life-giving. If we keep in mind God orchestrated every human contact, we can be grateful even when it’s a challenging connection. During the...
by Kathy Collard Miller | Nov 26, 2021 | Advent, book drawing, Christmas, joy
I’m very pleased to make a book drawing available for an Advent devotional by Christine Trimpe: “Seeking Joy through the Gospel of Luke: A Christmas to Calvary Advent Countdown.” Prepare your heart for a worshipful Christmas season. And you could win...
by Kathy Collard Miller | Dec 22, 2020 | Christmas
The Hidden Christmas Gift (I love to post this story every Christmas. Enjoy it again!) I waited impatiently along with my sister Karen and brother Chuck at the closed door leading into the living room where we could imagine the sparkling Christmas tree awaiting us....
