---
title: 'The Blossom of Thorns'
type: pdf
hasMedia: true
requiresPurchase: false
authors:
- 'James Russell Miller'
date: 1905-01-01
collection: 'Archives'
subcollection: '20th century'
topics:
- 'Devotional (General)'
- 'Affliction'
- 'Personal Piety'
scriptures:
- 'Exodus 34'
- 'John 19'
- 'Romans 8'
url: https://confessional.org/archives/20th-century/miller-1905-the-blossom-of-thorns
---

# The Blossom of Thorns

A devotional reflection urging believers to accept life's 'thorns'—suffering and weakness—as God-given means to humility, spiritual growth, and fruitful service.

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