by Kathy Collard Miller | Dec 22, 2015 | caregiving, caring, compassion, contentment, courage, dependence, God's love, helping, overwhelmed, overwhelmed feelings
As I visited with my friend who complained about everything going on in her life and all she felt compelled to do, I could sense she expected me to volunteer to help. My heart went out to her but I’d been trying to seek God’s will rather than respond to...
by Kathy Collard Miller | Nov 9, 2015 | abuse, beliefs, compliments, contempt, glory to God, God's love, gratitude, humility, knowing and understanding God, lies, regrets, self talk, shame
Growing up, I didn’t like my body. I was too tall. I was teased about being too skinny (I know! Don’t laugh!). I was so sensitive about my body that I always wore a sweater to school regardless of how hot it was. I wanted to be covered up. And...
by Kathy Collard Miller | Oct 26, 2015 | God's heart, God's love, perfection, perfectionism, position in Christ, unconditional love
In my last post, I talked about our inheritance in Christ. For me, Colossians 2:10 is one of the most meaningful elements of my inheritance in Christ: “In Him you have been made complete.” That word “complete” carries with it the idea of being...
by Kathy Collard Miller | Oct 22, 2015 | God's love, knowing and understanding God, position in Christ, spiritual gifts, unconditional love
Have you meditated on your inheritance in Christ lately? Here are some aspects of “who you are” to think about: I have peace in the midst of a troubled world (John 14:27) I am justified through faith (Romans 5:1) I am an ambassador for Christ (2...
by Kathy Collard Miller | Oct 15, 2015 | dependence, encouragement, endurance, faith, faithfulness, freedom, God's love, grace, mercy, quiet times, Trust, unconditional love
What’s wrong with this plant? I had just pushed it out of it’s container moments before, ready to plant it when I noticed the roots were root bound. The poor little thing looked fabulous on top but it was screaming, “Help me! I’m gonna die soon...
by Kathy Collard Miller | Oct 9, 2015 | beliefs, blame, faith, fear, fear of man, forgiveness, God's love, godly sorrow, longing for God, position in Christ, surrender, values, work, worry
DRUM ROLL!!! The winner of the drawing for my book, Never Ever Be the Same is … (wait for it!)…Mona! Thanks so much for putting your name in the drawing, Mona. God bless you! Please send your mailing address to me: KathyCollardMiller AT gmail DOT com. As...
