It's Father's Day. It's not an easy day for some to remember their Dad. When I was a little girl, I imagined having a real family with a father and a mother. The reality was, my father, abandoned me when I was 6 months. He didn’t just leave me, but he left my mother and …
Author: Sharon Miller
Born and raised in San Diego, I am now living in the Deep South on a beautiful bass-filled lake. I live near my daughter and son-in-law, and 10 grandchildren. My journey has taken me through many seasons and adventures and now it's time to share them with you.
We Know Why There Are School Shootings
When we hear of mass shootings or any kind of shooting for that matter, we quickly ask ourselves why? Deep inside we know why. Some say it’s guns We understand that guns cannot independently end up in someone's possession. Guns cannot jump into someone hands and they cannot fire on their own accord. It is …
A New Year for Fresh Commitments
Last year was a whirlwind of ups and downs in our family. My husband had two unexpected surgeries that rocked his world. As I sift through last year's events, I’m struck by how God has heard every prayer. He has consoled me and walked alongside me even on the darkest days. I often wonder about …
Giving Gifts at Christmas
I grew up in a single parent household, we didn’t have much money and my expectation of getting nice Christmas presents was low. My father neglected my brother and me, rarely giving us anything. Living in sunny southern California, we never lived in a house with a fireplace so there was no way Santa was …
Taking a Knee – For the Right Reason
It saddens and disappoints me to witness any form of disrespect towards our flag. Whether it's individuals burning the flag, wearing it as clothing, or refusing to stand during the allegiance to the American flag, it is disheartening. From a young age, even Boy Scouts are instilled with the importance of treating the flag with …
Our Dog is Dying
In the dead of the night, the unnatural sound of heavy breathing sliced through the silence, wrenching us from our peaceful slumber. I leaped out of bed, my heart racing with worry as I rushed to my dog's side. Searching his mouth, there was no foreign object causing this distress. The relentless panting persisted. As …
God is Weaving a Tapestry
I was seeking something unusual, even beautiful as I spotted the busy garage sale. I looked down on the mired mess of threads chaotically woven with what seemed no direction or purpose. I picked up the piece and ran my fingers carefully across the threads, some felt stretched, and others were softly guided through the …
Aliens Abduct Millions of Babies
If you were to hear that millions of babies have vanished from earth, you might envision aliens coming down and abducting them, taking them back to their planet. Perhaps the aliens are wise enough to know that babies have great value and potential, bearing incredible gifts and talents that will contribute to a better life and …
Women Marching for Freedom
Yesterday was a Women’s March on Washington, literally hours after Donald Trump’s Inauguration. Many carried a variety of signs, shouted obscenities, and hurled insults at men. Yet it wasn’t clear to me what they were marching about. In the Land of the Free, American women can boldly express their thoughts. They embrace the power of …
20 Things I Wish I Could Tell My Younger Self
If I could go back in time, here are 20 things I wish I could tell my younger self. Watch What You Eat. You are trim and slim now, but within a few years the candy bars are going to pack on. You are going to be zapped of energy and will spend money shopping …
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