by Kathy Collard Miller | Feb 22, 2014 | attitude, dependence, hope, hopelessness, humility, longing for God, peace
Naomi had a lot to worry about. After her husband and both of her sons died in a foreign land, Naomi trudged back to her native land with one of her son’s widows, Ruth. When she returned to her home in Bethlehem, hardly anyone recognized her, so great was her grief...
by Kathy Collard Miller | Jan 1, 2014 | blame, dependence, perfectionism, Trust
Happy New Year! In my last post, I began talking about perfectionism because at this New Year, we tend to want to make resolutions and think we can make the next year perfect. So if you haven’t read the previous post, do so and and then check this out. ...
by Kathy Collard Miller | Oct 5, 2013 | courage, dependence, encouragement, God's heart, God's questions, knowing and understanding God
Many people have trouble thinking of talking to God, especially if they feel like they are “questioning” God. When something bad happens, we cringe while wanting to ask, “Why?” We’re afraid God will be displeased with us. That He’ll...
by Kathy Collard Miller | Aug 1, 2013 | anxiety, beliefs, deception, dependence, faith, pain, worry
Drum roll!!!!! Ta Da…the winner of Kathi Lipp’s book Praying God’s Word for Your Life is….Heather! Congratulations, Heather. I know you’ll love this book. To everyone else who put their name in the drawing, thank you so much for doing...
by Kathy Collard Miller | May 19, 2013 | beliefs, dependence, endurance, faith, grief, procrastination, self talk, self-protective sinful strategies
My friend, Gayle Roper, blogs about widow-hood at Widows Journey (www.widowsjourney.com). Even though I’m not a widow, her insights into her challenging season of life are a blessing. It gives me even greater appreciation for my wonderful husband, and I better...
by Kathy Collard Miller | Jan 29, 2013 | beliefs, blame, dependence, forgiveness, freedom, guilt, holiness, idols, messages, repentance
What do you feel like you must make sure other people know about you? What is your most valued personal trait? Do you get upset when people think the opposite of you? You may remember that in past posts I’ve shared that I want to be seen as dependable and...
