by Kathy Collard Miller | Mar 27, 2018 | Easter, position in Christ, regrets, rejection, repentance, salvation, Uncategorized
We often focus on the beautiful gift of salvation through Christ’s death and forget the importance of his resurrection. Without the resurrection, Jesus death as evidence of his Messiahship is suspect. But the resurrection confirmed Jesus’ words: “It is finished.”...
by Kathy Collard Miller | Jun 10, 2017 | compassion, cross, Easter, glory to God, God's heart, God's love, humility, love
I’m currently reading Christ Crucified by Stephen Charnock (1628-1680). Over and over again, I’ve had to pause and take in the powerful and meaningful message. At times, I’m brought to tears, or deep gratitude for my...
by Kathy Collard Miller | Sep 13, 2016 | Easter, God's heart, God's love, love, mercy, Mystery of the Cross, salvation, studying Bible, thanks, thanksgiving, thirst for God, trust
This morning as I read and meditated on Matthew 27:40, I began to cry.You know the scene. Jesus is on the cross: And those who passed by derided him, wagging their heads and saying, “You who would destroy the temple and rebuild it in...
by Kathy Collard Miller | Mar 28, 2015 | Easter, God's love, heaven, love, unconditional love
Because of the Lenten Season anticipating the Passion and then resurrection of Jesus, I was mediating on what Jesus said “no” to because of being here on earth. He said “no” to the delights of his home, heaven. Those thoughts seem very...
by Kathy Collard Miller | Apr 18, 2014 | blessings, Easter, forgiveness, grace, gratitude, heaven, peace, pleasure, salvation
When I was a little girl, I attended a church that encouraged going without something during Lent. I always picked chocolate. It was, and still is, my favorite food. It is a food group, right? Of course. But I hadn’t sacrificed anything for Lent for a long time....
by Kathy Collard Miller | Apr 12, 2009 | Captain Phillips, Easter, prayer
I’ve been praying for the safety of Captain Phillips who was kidnapped by the pirates off the coast of Somalia. And I’ve been praying for him and his family will come to know Jesus. As the sister-in-law of Captain Phillips was interviewed on television,...
