by Kathy Collard Miller | Dec 22, 2019 | Christmas, people pleasing, perfectionism
Do you struggle with People Pleasing like I do? Here are some signals we have this sinful strategy: If someone doesn’t like me, I wonder why and think a lot about how to correct their perception of me. I say, “I don’t care what others think” but I also don’t want to...
by Kathy Collard Miller | Dec 18, 2019 | Christmas, strength, stress
Company coming and the house is a mess? Here are six ideas for solving a messy house problem. Lock doors of rooms that are messy. Of course, don’t lock the bathroom door. Have duct tape and masking tape available. Use them to make any last minute repairs of...
by Kathy Collard Miller | Dec 14, 2019 | Christmas, traditions
“Oh, I wish I knew how to create traditions in our family.” Have you ever thought that? You may not realize you have made more traditions than you recognize. Let me tell you why. I’m sure my parents never intended to create a Christmas tradition but they did. In...
by Kathy Collard Miller | Dec 2, 2019 | Christmas, hope, hopelessness
Karen and Chuck waited impatiently at the closed door that led into the living room where they could imagine the sparkling Christmas tree awaiting them. Nine-year-old Karen murmured, “I can’t wait to get my new bicycle. I just know it’s under the tree.” Then it...
by Kathy Collard Miller | Dec 30, 2018 | Christmas, glory to God, God's heart, God's love, knowing and understanding God, studying Bible
Have you ever considered choosing a quality of God for your “Word for the Year”? I know many people like to think of a concept or idea to focus on during the year. Although I don’t usually do that, the year I believed God wanted me to...
by Kathy Collard Miller | Dec 23, 2018 | Christmas, heart change, people pleasing, perfectionism, Pure-Hearted
Do you struggle with People Pleasing like I do? Here are some signals we have this sinful strategy: If someone doesn’t like me, I wonder why and think a lot about how to correct their perception of me. I say, “I don’t care what others think”...
