Last week Ryan and I got stuck while riding the Millennium Force rollercoaster at Cedar Point. We were near the top of the very first big hill when the ride came to a complete halt. We had anticipated that this rollercoaster (peaking at over 300 feet) would be exciting (and maybe a little scary) but we never expected to get stuck while riding it! Isn’t this just like life? We make plans, we set goals, and we look forward to the next big thrill. We know to anticipate that life will come with ups and downs and twists and turns. The hardest part, the scariest part, the part of the journey that we don’t anticipate though, is when it comes to a complete halt. Life stops when…. We lose a loved one. We lose a job. We get sick. We have a loved one that gets sick. The list…
Are you contagious?
As 2020 draws to a close, I keep thinking of one word; contagious.
I Prayed for this.
The Coronavirus Pandemic is in full swing. Schools and businesses are closed. Nursing homes and hospitals are on lock-down. Travel plans have been cancelled.…
Excess Baggage
The list of issues I have with packing goes on and on. At the end of the day though, what I’m really battling with, is my own excess baggage.
Enough
When Satan’s voice crept in, Lauren needed a reminder from her Savior that she is enough. The morning of her interview, she received just the message she needed.
The Path
What’s God’s purpose for us? How do we know? How do we follow the path when we figure it out?
Harvest Season
Plants need the right conditions to grow, and so do we. Unlike plants though, we aren’t reliant upon the weather to determine our harvest. We have control over most of the conditions we are subject to.
The Recipe for JOY
for joy?
Isn’t joy what we’re seeking when we strive for the big promotion, watch the funny cat video, eat the extra slice of pizza, or buy the shoes?
The Mustard Seed
This past Saturday morning, I set out on a run, but didn’t even make it a block before I had to stop. I had…
Just in Case
“Just in Case” was written by my dear husband, Ryan Miller. He shared this with me on our 23rd Valentine’s Day together, and it…
Recharge your Batteries
Last Summer, my friend Meg and her oldest daughter, Paige headed to Toledo for a Doctor’s appointment. After the hour long drive, they parked…
A Prayer of Transformation
One of the most powerful ways to invite Jesus into your life, is to say a prayer of transformation. Whether you say it once…