Carol L. Miller

Why do we overlook these markers in our spiritual journey? Why do we just accept these "barrels" and "arrows" as just something which happens, when God's fingerprints and footprints are all over them? The purpose of the "barrels" and "arrows" is to bring God glory and to make His presence known in our lives. God will reveal Himself and His plan for your life in many ways. Commit yourself to documenting your "barrels" and "arrows" in your life. You will be amazed at the numerous times God walked right beside you and you were unaware of His presence. In this autobiographical study, Carol L. Miller explores various areas in her life where God has allowed "barrels" or obstacles in her path to hinder her spiritual progress and "arrows" which have divinely shown her where to go to overcome these events. Her personal experiences are complemented with corresponding Biblical accounts of people who have had similar experiences and who, with God's directions, have been victorious overcomers. The reader is invited to explore these accounts interactively by looking up the answers in the given references and to recount their "barrel" and "arrow" experiences on the creative writing sheets.

Old Days - A Step Back In Time. The title says it all. A novel based on facts and experience, the book explores a few years in the life of Keith Nail, who left his Pennsylvania home in the 1850s, traveling west to stake a claim. Today we would call it an adventure story, but it was the life he and many others chose. We experience his interactions with his neighbors, the struggle of his first winter, his encounter with the Indians, and the mutual support of all the families staking their claims. The story is poignant, including humorous as well as sad events. The unexpected ending makes you want more. Many of Keith's experiences are based on the author's own experiences. As David says: "I come from a long line of farmers, outdoorsmen, animal-lovers, and self-reliant providers. Keith's adventures, although fictional, are grounded in that same spirit."