***November is National Adoption Awareness Month.*** “And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.” (I Corinthians 13:13 NIV) ******* I know Emily Dickinson penned this in a
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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.
Lesson of the Leaves
He will never leave you nor forsake you (Deuteronomy 31:6b). We’d waited… and waited. Then, just like that–the pop of western North Carolina color. Suddenly, the mountains were awash in watercolor beauty. We walked, talking
Read moreLessons of a Little Leader
… And a little child will lead them (Isaiah 11:6 NIV). I know a leader. Her name? Lila Grace. Even better? She’s our grand-girl. Okay, so we love her, that’s true. But more than this, she
Read morePeculiar Place
I discovered my ‘Peculiar Place’ just over thirty-two years ago. Alone in my living room, I went to the window for the very last time. And on this particular morning, I did so out of
Read moreWhen the Serpent Lurks
I’m afraid of snakes–like really, really afraid. Even the kind that won’t harm me? Yep, I’m scared of them too. Perhaps it’s my lack of knowledge. After all, I can’t determine the venomous ones from
Read moreSeth Cook–Joyous Giant
He was full of life … He may have been short in stature, but he was a giant (as shared by Seth’s dad, Kyle Cook, to reporter Carol Smith in the Seattle PI). Seth Cook I
Read moreA Horse Named Mick
“Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights…” (James 1:17a–NKJV). Mick, a glossy white Missouri Fox Trotter, has been part of our family since 2006,
Read moreComfort Across the Coffee Table
“Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn” (Romans 12:15 NIV). “My husband’s having an affair.” Her words stopped me in my tracks. Returning my mug to the coffee table, our eyes met.
Read moreJesus Loves Me
The picture hung on our wall. It was a simple portrait depicting our Savior, and as a girl of seven, I imagined this was how Jesus looked around the time he began public ministry. When
Read moreWhy a Word for the Year?
You’ve probably heard it asked—Do you have a word for the year? Like many, I began choosing one several years ago, after hearing others speak about… The difference it made. How their word brought clarity.
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