So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed (John 8:36 NIV). *Wallflower–a flower symbolizing faithfulness in adversity.* “I just want to be… normal.” That’s what I said to myself more times
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Author: Maureen Miller
Maureen Miller is wife to childhood sweetheart Bill, mother to three born-in-her-heart children, and Mora to three grand-girls. She lives on Selah Farm, a hobby homestead nested in the mountains of western North Carolina. She believes in the beauty of collaborative writing, including guest blogging, and she strives to encourage others along life's journey. Praying to live with eyes and ears open to experience God in His created world, Maureen writes about such at "Windows and Wallflowers" (https://maureenmillerauthor.com), and she regularly shares stories in her local newspaper. She's the chaplain of her local Word Weaver chapter and writes for Guideposts' annual devotional All God's Creatures. Her debut novel, Gideon's Book, is now available.
Heroes Among Us
And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose (Romans 8:28–NIV). “I had a plan…” The young woman’s voice
Read moreMe, A Mighty Hero?
“The angel of the Lord appeared to him and said, ‘Mighty hero, the Lord is with you’” (Judges 6:12 NLT). “You need to be brave like Gideon.” That’s what I heard God say. “Who… me?”
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A CREATIVE? Make a careful exploration of who you are and the work you have been given, and then sink yourself into that. Don’t be impressed with yourself. Don’t compare yourself with others. Each of
Read moreReading Aloud With Littles Shows Love
***(Did you know February 5th is a special day?)*** “Mora, whet me wead you a story.” My 3-year-old grand-girl Emory climbs onto the couch, and pats the space beside her. “Sit here, pwease.” And I
Read moreHoliness in a Headband
She will place on your head an ornament of grace; A crown of glory she will deliver to you (Proverbs 4:9). “Can I ask a silly question?” “Of course.” I smiled at my friend. “Anything.”
Read moreEmmanuel–Even in Aisle Three
“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the
Read moreThough Your Story Seems Small
She did not depart from the temple, worshipping with fasting and prayer night and day (Luke 2:37b–ESV). *** Her story may seem insignificant. After all, it’s only three short verses tucked in a chapter contained
Read moreAnd the Begonia Will Bloom
This morning… I sat on our front porch praying, pondering with a heavy heart all the last several days have held, and I noticed. There in its pot, the ailing begonia had, much to my
Read moreOur Words–A Weapon
Late in the afternoon of a chilly day in February, two gentlemen were sitting alone… So begins Harriet Beecher Stowe’s Uncle Tom’s Cabin. Confession… I’ve never read it. I share this, not because I’m ashamed
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