Judith McCoy Miller > Quotes

“If we wait until life is in order before making our decision, we'll never make any”
― Judith McCoy Miller, An Uncertain Dream

“A lady is, above all, someone who is passionately concerned that others be treated with dignity, fairness and justice. It has always been considered ladylike, for instance, to fight for these things on behalf of children, animals and one's husband. The difficulty you are encountering on the subject is that many people do not consider it ladylike to fight that battle on one's own behalf. Therefore, if a woman truly wishes to be ladylike, she will fight for dignity, fariness and justice not for herself but for all other women.”
― Judith Miller

“I wanted to become a person who didn’t envy others. After all, life wasn’t a competition, it was a personal journey”
― Judith McCoy Miller, The Carousel Painter

“To say a few words with great meaning is better than to ramble on with nothing of value.” I”
― Judith McCoy Miller, A Hidden Truth

“Mrs. Woodfield chuckled. “You can’t seem to keep your foot out of your mouth, Winston. I do hope your shoe leather is tasty.”
― Judith McCoy Miller, The Brickmaker's Bride

“gelding.”
― Judith McCoy Miller, The Brickmaker's Bride

“It has taken me a while to learn that I am God’s creation—exactly as He intended. I thought I didn’t trust you, but I now know I hadn’t fully placed my trust in God.” After”
― Judith McCoy Miller, A Patchwork Christmas Collection

“worked with Sister Barbara in the Küche.”
― Judith McCoy Miller, A Bond Never Broken

“believe. Besides, the weather could”
― Judith McCoy Miller, First Dawn

“I am pleased to know Winston is no longer competing to win your heart. That is one job I do not want to share with any other man.”
― Judith McCoy Miller, The Brickmaker's Bride

“the”
― Judith McCoy Miller, First Dawn

“In the future, I hope you'll remember to think before you speak. You can't take back hurtful words after they've been spoken. Painful words can remain etched on a heart forever. They can do irreparable harm.”
― Judith McCoy Miller, The Chapel Car Bride

“remember the Lord is in charge. You should cast your cares upon His shoulders.” I”
― Judith McCoy Miller, A Shining Light

“God don’t always answer our prayers the way we want, Jarena. Ain’t nothing in the Bible what promises He’s gonna give us whatever we pray for, but that’s where trust comes in—you gotta trust God knows better than you.”
― Judith McCoy Miller, First Dawn

“Laura turned and met Ewan’s gaze. Her heart fluttered as he looked deep into her eyes, leaned toward her, and wrapped one arm around her waist. Without a word, he pulled her close, lowered his head, and captured her lips in a kiss that quickened desire in her until it melted her resolve to resist him. His kiss was intoxicating, and when he at last lifted his head, she leaned against his chest. “This won’t work, Ewan.” He leaned back and looked down at her. “We will find a way. I promise.”
― Judith McCoy Miller, The Brickmaker's Bride

“How strange to realize that she'd come on the Herald of Hope chapel car thinking she could bring hope to the people of Finch. Her heart swelled with the knowledge she now embraced. Only God could truly bring the hope these people needed - the hope she needed. He was the hope that anchored their souls.
And He was the anchor that would hold the two of them, their children, and their children's children fast to Him.”
― Judith McCoy Miller, The Chapel Car Bride

“most people understood the difference between the Amish and Inspirationists.”
― Judith McCoy Miller, A Patchwork Christmas Collection

“a heavenly Father who knows what is best and provides what we should have at the right time. His ways are not always ours to understand.” I”
― Judith McCoy Miller, A Shining Light

“The adversity at the brickyard was a reminder to me that love and bricks both need a slow, steady burn in order to become strong and withstand the test of time. I promise to tend the fire of love between us and never let it go out.”
― Judith McCoy Miller, The Brickmaker's Bride

“Jarena Harban removed a folded handkerchief from the pocket of her frayed cotton skirt and rubbed the smudged train window. Vestiges of cinder and ash stubbornly clung to the outside of the glass, but she could see well enough to determine there were a multitude of people waiting at the train depot. They were mostly white folks, but she spied a few coloreds among the crowd. She swiped the window again, but to no avail. With a defeated shrug, she tucked the cotton square back into her pocket.”
― Judith McCoy Miller, First Dawn

“having money and being rich are two different things. Being rich means we have peace and love and friends who help when we’re in need.”
― Judith McCoy Miller, A Shining Light

“You can’t blame God for the evil and misery in the world, Jarena— you got to give the devil his due on that account. Evil and misery goes way back to the Garden of Eden. Man wasn’t content to enjoy what God give him. Don’t you make that mistake, Jarena. You trust God and do like the Bible says—count it as joy when you face hard times. It’s during them hard times when we’s got the chance to draw close to Jesus, ’cause during the good times—” “We forget about God?”
― Judith McCoy Miller, First Dawn

“You’re as pretty as Ewan said, and I like your dress.” “Adaira!” Ewan’s face was a bright shade of red. “Not everything is meant to be repeated.” Her eyebrows dipped low. “I didn’t tell anything bad.” She looked up at Laura. “You didn’t mind me saying that Ewan thinks you’re pretty, did you?” Laura bit back a grin. “I always enjoy hearing a lovely compliment, Adaira. However, I believe you’ve embarrassed your brother, so perhaps you shouldn’t repeat anything else unless you first gain his permission.”
― Judith McCoy Miller, The Brickmaker's Bride

“mackerel?” “I”
― Judith McCoy Miller, The Brickmaker's Bride

“the concept of communal property was a reminder of the early church, when believers cared for one another as they shared not only their belief in Christ but also their worldly belongings. To”
― Judith McCoy Miller, A Shining Light

“Instead of always holdin’ on and thinkin’ you know best, you gotta let Him take control. God knows what’s good for you, Jarena, but you keep tryin’ to make your own plans without Him.”
― Judith McCoy Miller, First Dawn

“I see. So you believe in God?” Hannah inquired. “Well, of course I believe there’s a God.” “That’s not what she’s asking, Mr. Martin,” Millie interrupted. “She wants to know if you’ve accepted Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior and invited Him into your heart. Do you know Him, or do you believe merely that He’s up there just floating around in the clouds? I’m asking because it’s your own eternal salvation that’s at stake. You might want to give some serious thought and prayer to the matter—and your wife, too,” she added, looking toward the bedroom door.”
― Judith McCoy Miller, The Prairie Romance Collection

“She didn't wish to dampen his enthusiasm, yet she wanted him to remove her name and the gratuitous reference to her as an artist. He was an artist - not her. "Could you possibly make a few small changes before moving the sign to the window?"

Her question brought him to a halt. "Did I spell something incorrectly?"

"No, but if you could paint over my name and the wording below, it would please me."

"But why? That is your name, and you are my artist-in-residence. Customers prefer knowing our names when they come into the store."

She didn't want to upset him. No doubt he spent hours painting the sign, and he'd done a good job of it. "I suppose you could leave my name, but I don't think it's proper to advertise me as an artist."

He waved his hand in a dismissive gesture. "Bah! You are one of the finest artists I've ever seen. Art comes in many forms. Some in sketching, some in painting, some in pottery, and some in your Scherenschnitte.”
― Judith McCoy Miller, A Perfect Silhouette

“Trust in the Lord, and do good. . . .”
― Judith McCoy Miller, First Dawn

“God can use all of us no matter where we live, no matter if'n we're young or old, and even if we think we ain't got any special gifts. Pray and ask what you can do for Him, and He'll show you. Maybe not right away, but one day you'll find your answer. I know I did.”
― Judith McCoy Miller, The Chapel Car Bride