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…
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.
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. We’re all reeling from the uncertainty, the inconvenience, and the economic impact the virus has caused. In the midst of the panic, I can’t help but think; I Prayed for this. Don’t get me wrong, I didn’t pray for contagious illness, toilet paper shortages, or rampant unemployment. What I did pray for though was a slower pace of life, for more time with my family, and for neighbors to care for others above self. Maybe you prayed for some of these things, too. Good things have come out of the Pandemic. The lonely plight of nursing home residents has been highlighted on the evening news. School teachers and administrators have been given proper recognition. Doctors, nurses, and medical personnel have been venerated. Support for small businesses…
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 a giant boulder in one of my shoes (or so I thought.) When I stopped to shake out my shoe however, all that I could see was a teensy, weensy, itty-bitty, little grain of dirt. The “boulder” that I was certain I had in my shoe, wasn’t even big enough to be categorized as a pebble! As I shook out my shoe, I marveled at the ability of this tiny speck. Despite it’s demure size, it had the strength to stop me dead in my tracks. The grain of dirt in my shoe immediately reminded me of the mighty mustard seed. “Because you have so little faith. Truly I tell you, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this…
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 warmed my heart in a way that flowers or candy never will. I hope you enjoy his sweet message, too. – God Bless, Mimi Just in Case I used to attend church when it was convenient for me. I attended when I felt I needed to go, just in case this “God thing” was real. I didn’t care about other people’s place with God. I didn’t want to hear about others problems. I just went to church in case the God thing was real, and I needed a ticket to Heaven. I never really reflected on that until now. I’ve shared my “Root Beer Barrel” testimony, and if you haven’t read it, you can read it here, but I’ve had a history of wavering in my…
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 and walked into the clinic. As they walked, Meg clicked the “lock” button on her key fob. They heard the signature “click” signaling that the van was secure, and they headed inside for the appointment. When the appointment was over, they returned to the van, and Meg pulled out her key fob. To her dismay, no matter how many times she clicked the button, the doors would not unlock. She even handed the fob over to Paige, but the button wouldn’t work for her either. They tried using the “key” located inside the fob to open the door manually, but it just wouldn’t unlock. In desperation, Meg called the dealership where they had purchased the van. The dealership agreed to drive a spare set of keys…