Amy Miller is a stay-at-home mom and homeschools her two children, 12-year-old Tony and 10-year-old Lexi. She is the coordinator for High Tower Home School Ministries, a thriving homeschool group based in Southern Oregon. Amy is co-owner of The Writer's Friend, a writing and editing firm that provides pre-publication services for individuals and small businesses. Amy is also a second-year Bible college student and hosts a weekly women's fellowship in her home. Amy enjoys cooking, crocheting, researching and studying Biblical and historical information, and reading expositional books by Christian authors. Amy desires to have a positive impact on the lives of others by supporting and encouraging other homeschooling moms, and living her passion for God and His Word.
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The Name Above Every Name -- Old Testament Prophecies of the Messiah
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During this age, mankind still has the choice whether or not to submit to His authority. But, there will come a day when no choice will be left to make. When Jesus returns, He will take His rightful place as King over His kingdom, and all of Creation will once again be set in the proper spiritual order that God ordained at Creation.
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The Promised Messiah -- Old Testament Prophecies of the Messiah
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The Israelites were completely out of touch with who God was, and what He desired to do with and through them. The only One who could bridge the gap between the hard-heartedness of the people and their spiritual renewal was Jesus Christ, the physical representative of God Himself.
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The Value of Virtue
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Believers are called to filter every difficult decision through the Word of God and choose to do the right thing based on those standards, even in the face of opposition. That is what set the believers apart from the world.
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Tithing as a Christian Principle
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Christians who practice the principle of tithing understand the abundance of God and trust in the law of sowing and reaping.
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Turkey Bowling for Church Youth
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What makes Turkey Bowling the most bizarre, and the most fun youth group activity, is the absence of bowling balls. Instead, the bowling action is done with frozen turkeys. Youth confidently step up to the line with a 10 to 12 pounder, fling it down the plastic-lined lane as hard as they can, and hope to knock down multiple pins with frozen birds. But the turkey does not always make it down the center of the lane.
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Twelfth Night
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In America, the celebration of Twelfth Night originated with the colonists who brought their traditions with them from England. Of course, they adapted them to the new country, adding variations throughout each generation.
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Virtue of Courage and Fortitude
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Every Christian woman needs to understand that courage is not necessarily the absence of fear, but rather the presence of faith in action. But despite fear, the Spirit of God moving in and working through a believer can accomplish incredible things.
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Virtue of Dedication Part !
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A woman who fears the Lord keeps her eyes on the One who carries her. She is committed to Him, and dedicated to the life that He has called her to. For this, she will never be put to shame.
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Virtue of Dedication Part 2
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To overcome something means to stay put and rise above the pain. This kind of life takes incredible resolve and dedication.
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Virtue of Devotion
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Devotion to God gives a Christian woman her purpose, even her identity. It produces in her a willingness to serve God, not just in the church but in her community and beyond.
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Virtue of Diligence
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Every believer has been given the task to love God with all their heart, soul, mind and strength, and to love their neighbor as themselves. This requires constant effort on the part of the believer.
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Virtue of Discretion
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Rather than a pig with a ring of gold through its snout, a discreet woman is a like a rare gem that is quarried from deep within the earth, hidden for a time until discovered by those who recognize her true beauty and value.
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Virtue of Faith
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Faith is the unshakable, spiritual foundation upon which Christians build their hopes. And it is the well from which springs the waters of answered prayers.
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Virtue of Faithfulness
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God did not promise a pain-free life. But to those who remain faithful to Him, He promises strength enough for today and hope for tomorrow.
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Virtue of Forgiveness
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Each believer has the responsibility to consciously make the choice to release the offender and forgive them. This mirrors the incredible forgiveness of God, who sent His Son to die on the cross, when all of mankind was dead in their sin and not even aware of their need for a Savior.
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Virtue of Generosity
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Just as the widow's oil and flour did not run out, she did not go hungry, the spring of blessing will never run dry for the one who willingly gives from the heart.
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Virtue of Gentleness and Goodness
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A good person consciously and consistently maintains a standard of right conduct, even in the face of temptation or negative influence. However, being good is not merely based on the outward behavior or appearance, but on the state of the heart.
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Virtue of Good Stewardship
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For the Christian woman, there are several areas of her life that God expects her to exercise good stewardship, in order to be an effective Christian and a powerful witness for Jesus Christ.
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Virtue of Honesty
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Those who draw close to God, and seek His truth, can overcome their tendencies of deception. They can live genuine lives, and enjoy the freedom that living in truth can provide.
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Virtue of Humility
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Christianity cannot be lived alone, and Christians are called to work together toward the common goal of strengthening the believers and leading the lost to Christ. This takes not only patience, but unity, faith, and incredible humility.
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Virtue of Kindness
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God intended for His people to understand that kindness is not something that is merely kept closed up in the heart, but it must first exist in the heart. Likewise, kindness is to be displayed by actions toward another person. It cannot be impersonated or artificial.
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Virtue of Love
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A Christian woman is called to fulfill the great commandment, to love God with all her heart, soul, mind and strength, and to love her neighbor as herself. That seems like a tall order, but God does not give assignments without first equipping the individual to carry out the task.
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Virtue of Loyalty
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The possibility of even entertaining the thought of someone or something taking the place of their Savior should be the farthest thing from a believer's mind. They know in Whom they trust, and their mind is fixed on the One who called them out of darkness.
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Virtue of Modesty
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A woman's beauty is not to be found only in fancy hair styles, expensive clothing, or excessive jewelry. Instead, her beauty is to be seen in the hidden person, or the person they are on the inside.
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Virtue of Obedience
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Many people would never think of yielding their own way of life to the will and commands of another, especially God. However, this pattern of disobedience has no place in the life of a believer.
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Virtue of Patience
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God's incredible patience with His children is both mysterious and undeserving. And patience is a gift that He gives to any woman whose own ability to endure falls short.
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Virtue of Prudence
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A woman who is prudent is one who manages her time well, always looking ahead to plan and prepare for upcoming activities, appointments and even potential schedule changes. Nothing knocks her too far off course.
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Virtue of Purity Part 1
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a woman should protect her purity at all costs. The commitment to purity is not just to escape an unwanted pregnancy or an STD. It's to keep a woman's heart safe. It's to keep her mind and spirit intact. Pure thoughts and actions won't grieve the Holy Spirit and will ensure that a woman maintains a close and interactive relationship with Jesus Christ.
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Virtue of Purity Part 2
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God has called Christians, including women, to live a life worthy of their calling. Women are to let their gentle and quiet spirit spill out from within, so that every part of their life may be a testimony of the work of Jesus Christ.
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Virtue of Self-Confidence
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While a believer today may not experience extreme persecution, there still will be challenges for those who choose to faithfully follow Christ. But God has incredible rewards for those who, with confidence, set an example for godly living and continue to be ministers of truth.
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Virtue of Self-Control
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A woman who is able to maintain control over the inside, spiritually, emotionally and mentally, is a woman who will enjoy the freedom that comes when Christ rules over her life.
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Virtue of Submission
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Christians are called to submit to the authority of God, and to the authority of those that God has placed over them. And a Christian woman is commanded to surrender to the will of the Father.
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Virtue of Wholesome Speech
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For the woman of God, her speech is to be used to encourage and build up, to correct and set straight, to speak well of others, and to point people to Jesus Christ.
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Volleyball for Youth Groups
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Volleyball is not just a summer sport. Nor is it just for the professionals. A well-organized volleyball tournament, whether played outside in the blazing sun or inside in the dead of winter, is a great way for a church youth group to break the ice with new members, or to invite teens from the neighborhood and surrounding community.
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When Parents Become Homeschool Teachers
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From the very beginning, God designed, appointed and anointed the parent to be the one to fulfill the role of teacher, coach, mentor and guide. This is a long-term commitment that can take on many forms, one of them being homeschooling.
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Why Harvest Day Instead of Halloween
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Halloween has become an Americanized and commercialized version of a pagan holiday that is based on the beliefs and practices of the ancient Celts. But Christians have the opportunity to celebrate the harvest season by giving it new meaning and significance, one that promotes positive spiritual growth, and is grounded in their faith in Jesus Christ.
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Women at the Resurrection
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Through Jesus, women mentioned in the Bible following the resurrection had been touched by the heart and hand of God. These followers of Jesus dedicated their lives to service ... preparing meals, washing Jesus' feet, providing money and giving their time.
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Zealous for the House of God -- Old Testament Prophecies of the Messiah
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Jesus Christ was the Son of God, the complete embodiment of who God is, the expressed image of His character and persona. And just as David took to heart the reproaches of man against God, so Jesus displayed righteous indignation at the blatant and careless manner in which men were handling the things of God.
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