Outside the Path of TotalityBy Ashlie Miller A few weeks ago, many sky-watchers cleared either a couple of hours in their day or made a day trip to a nearby state in the path of […]
- The Grass is Greener Next Door
By Ashlie Miller My neighborhood walks often look more like a saunter while I stop to snap a picture of this iris, that azalea, or those clematis. I enjoy […]
- Who Are You Thinking About Right Now
By Ashlie Miller What do you do when you think of someone you haven’t seen in quite some time? Do you reach out to them and let them know? Do you […]
- A Song or a Groan
By Ashlie Miller Do yourself a favor and read the paper while sitting outside today. If you are close to such spectacular sounds, sit and listen to the […]
- Life from Death
By Ashlie Miller “Our Lord has written the promise of the resurrection not in books alone, but in every leaf in springtime.” – Martin Luther. I have […]
- Deadly Regrets
By Ashlie Miller Like Aesop’s fables, spring trees and plants tell stories of something worth learning or remembering. Some tales have emerged from […]
- Promises of Spring
By Ashlie Miller The signs of spring are peeking through. The daffodils have already trumpeted their readiness for the new season. Wow, they have been […]
- Keeping Up With Coats
By Ashlie Miller Convincing a child to wear a coat in the South is no easy task, especially on a cold but sunny day. Persuading a child to keep up with […]
- Past the Trees
By Ashlie Miller By now, you may have learned that I am a bit of a dendrophile – just don’t ask me to name the particular trees I love. I admire […]
- Pedestal of Imperfection
By Ashlie Miller Being a fan of anything is an intriguing thought – the idea that we have an innate desire to esteem or glorify someone or something […]
- Sunflowers in February
By Ashlie Miller If you are giving or receiving flowers this Valentine’s Day, roses are likely to be the star of the bouquet. Perhaps there are […]
- Engaged in Love
By Ashlie Miller “Does a Christian have to attend church to be a Christian?” My husband and I have been asked this question in our ministry […]
- Why Do Good People Suffer?
By Ashlie Miller The book of Job in the Bible is not usually the first book to consider reading when beginning a new year. However, for many Christians […]
- Handling Disappointment
By Ashlie Miller January certainly can live up to its reputation as the longest month in North Carolina. Especially when it’s cold. Especially when it […]
- Bare Bones of Winter
By Ashlie Miller Much like a Bob Ross painting, I delight in looking at the deciduous trees of NC winters. Although snow may not majestically blanket the […]
- Why are we Making Resolutions?
By Ashlie Miller “Mom, how long do you want to keep out Christmas decorations?” my son asked four days after Christmas. The standing rule at […]
- Fertilizer Years
By Ashlie Miller Are you reflecting on the year this weekend and looking forward to the coming year? Our calendar begins the year “January” as a tribute […]
- Love Came Down
By Ashlie Miller Christmastime is a season of showering others with love in many ways – giving gifts, spending quality time with family and friends, […]
- Joy in the Waiting
By Ashlie Miller Christmas Eve night, after the candlelight service, a drive through neighborhoods with pretty lights, and hot cocoa accompanying a […]
- Peace from Pieces
By Ashlie Miller A familiar scene if you love the movie “A Christmas Story” – mother and the old man are sitting together, sipping a […]
