I remember years ago listening to the late Christian radio talk show host, Rich Buhler. He impressed me with something he said that has come back to me again and again. I may not quote him accurately but here’s what I recall. “Most of us have never cried all … Continue reading →
Last week I met a woman who shared a lovely idea with me. She and her family write down ‘the best of the day’ experience they each have and then put the papers in a jar to accumulate and read at a later time to remind them of their … Continue reading →
This week’s blog article appears below, but first I want to announce the winner of Kathy Collard Miller’s book drawing from last week: Judy Morrow! Judy, you won a copy of Never Ever Be the Same. Please send Kathy your mailing address. KathyCollardMiller@gmail.com Thanks to you and all others … Continue reading →
A guest post today from authors/speakers Kathy Collard Miller and Larry Miller from their new book. For two-and-a-half years, Larry’s mother, Audrey, lived with us and God used that time to purify our motives and develop greater selflessness. Audrey suffered from Lewy-Body Dementia, which caused her to be … Continue reading →
I belong to a support group for people in recovery from anything and everything under the sun. It has helped me to focus on my life and allow others to focus on theirs–without any ‘advice’ from me! The organization’s everyday slogans have benefited me more than I can say … Continue reading →
As I care for my husband whose journey is taking him down the road of Stage 4 cancer I am realizing the importance of silence. Not an easy thing for me–a communicator both in writing and in speaking. But now that we’ve said about all there is to say … Continue reading →
The woman with the soft white hair and twinkly blue eyes closed our meeting with her usual farewell. “When you leave here tonight, take what you received and then check in with the Holy Spirit. He’ll guide you. Some of what you learned may be for now and some … Continue reading →
Joseph was engaged to the love of his life. He must have been ecstatic at the thought of taking beautiful young Mary as his bride, building a life together, and raising a family. Soon they would exchange vows, and then be alone, away from the whispers and nods … Continue reading →
Lord, thank you for showing me how I can give a gift to others in small ways and big, depending on the situation. Not the kind that comes wrapped in colorful paper with a pretty bow. But the kind of present that is usually felt rather than seen. A … Continue reading →
Several years ago I walked into a Christian bookstore in my neighborhood to browse. I was looking for a good book–one that would inspire, encourage, and teach me new things to enrich my relationship with God, with my family, and with other people. The aisles bulged with shelves and … Continue reading →