by Kathy Collard Miller | Nov 28, 2016 | compliments, contempt, contentment, glory to God, God's heart, God's love, gratitude, heart change, holiness, people pleasing, perfection, perfectionism
Thanksgiving Day has passed and we’ve all been reminded to be grateful for the many blessings we enjoy. I was reading Hebrews 13:5-6 in preparation for a heart of gratitude and the passage refers to contentment. And if you think about it, contentment is tied...
by Kathy Collard Miller | Nov 5, 2016 | Bible reading, Christmas, faithfulness, family, grandparenting, gratitude, love
Years ago I created an Advent family activity I called, “Box of Blessings.” It helped our family’s thoughts focus on the true meaning of Christmas. I apologize if you see this information in several places where I’ve posted it. Since the timing...
by Kathy Collard Miller | Dec 17, 2015 | anxiety, faith, first love, forgiveness, gratitude, hope, Isaiah, sin, strength
When I came across Isaiah 44:22, my brain just couldn’t comprehend it. It seemed as unclear and blocked from my understanding as the mist it described. Here’s the verse: I have blotted out your transgressions like a cloud and your sins like mist; return 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 | Sep 14, 2015 | God's heart, gratitude, joy, psalms, quotes
Praise GodPraise the LORD, O my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name. Praise the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits– who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from the pit and crowns you with love and...
by Kathy Collard Miller | Sep 10, 2015 | family, grace, gratitude, position in Christ
England’s newest royalty, Princess Charlotte of Cambridge, is so cute and adorable. And obviously will be very loved. I thought, She has no idea who she is. She’s most likely just a normal baby who is happy most of the time and unhappy some of the time....
