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
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Tag: Maureen Miller
When 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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Sweet Mother Mary, Labored Life for all the world, Rose daughter to Son. My name is Mary. Not yet fifteen, I’ve given birth to my firstborn son. Though there will be others, no doubt, there can never
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**The following is a fictitious rendering of Simeon’s story from Luke 2. Unless noted, all scripture references are taken from the ESV.** For many years, Simeon held to the promise in the ancient scriptures, a reminder
Read moreGive Him the Gift of Gratitude
“But one of them, seeing that he was healed, returned and, with a loud voice, gave glory to God” (Luke 17:15 CSB). **(The following is a fictitious rendering of Luke 17:11-19–The Story of the Ten
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