by Kathy Collard Miller | May 20, 2019 | fear of man, fellowship, friendships, humility, obedience, wisdom
Teeth sharpen teeth…well, not exactly. But let me digress to explain. Several years ago while getting my teeth cleaned, Katie, the hygienist, poked at a wisdom tooth and I almost jumped out of the chair. “Argh!!!! That hurt!” Not only did I feel...
by Kathy Collard Miller | Aug 18, 2017 | anger, anger management, anxiety, assumptions, attitudes, beliefs, children, fellowship, glory to God, God's heart, God's love, longing for God
I grew up hearing “God helps those who help themselves.” I thought it was true. I took from that phrase that God wanted me to take care of the little things and go to Him for the big things. “Try first,” it seemed to say, “help myself...
by Kathy Collard Miller | Nov 11, 2013 | faith, fellowship, forgiveness, freedom, heart change, perfectionism
Have you ever noticed how much the Disciples interrupted Jesus? By the time I’d finished reading through the four Gospels, I’d really started to notice it. Not only did they interrupt, they told him what to do. Remember Peter’s rebuke to Jesus:...
by Kathy Collard Miller | Jun 18, 2012 | Bible reading, dependence, fellowship, idols, people pleasing, quiet times, SPSS
Can something so good like your Quiet Time with the Lord become an idol? I was wondering that myself the other day and began to imagine a conversation like this.I’m talking to a friend and I say, “Golly, I’m feeling disgruntled today. I didn’t...
by Kathy Collard Miller | Mar 29, 2008 | faithfulness, fellowship
I sat in my hairdresser’s chair on Thursday and suddenly started laughing. I told her, “I just realized that I forgot to make the scalloped potatoes for Easter dinner last Sunday.” Oh, my, when am I going to learn to make a list of all I plan to serve?...
