Author: Maureen Miller

Siobhan–The Coffee Shop Cat

Your true character is most accurately measured by how you treat those who can do ‘Nothing’ for you.—Mother Teresa “Don’t touch that filthy cat.” The woman’s words broke through the otherwise peaceful setting as my husband Bill and I enjoyed the sights and sounds of…

This Time Next Year

***This story is a finalist in the 2023 Selah Awards (Devotions in Print).*** “Is anything too hard for the Lord? At the appointed time I will return to you, about this time next year, and Sarah shall have a son.”(Genesis 18:14–ESV) By this time next…

Pansies

“When the Lord takes one partner to be with Him in the heavenly Home, He restores the one left on earth and gives to the one remaining a new assignment to ministry and a fresh opportunity for spiritual growth” (Dorothy Kelley Patterson). ******* Today I…

Jesus Loves Me

***This appeared first at Arise Daily. It’s a finalist in the 2023 Selah Awards (Devotions Online category).***   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…