by Carol Roberts
There is great power behind a river dam. When used properly it creates electricity that benefits everyone. It prevents too much water from flooding land where people live. It provides necessary water at the proper time for crops to grow. Occasionally when water needs to be released sirens blow to alert everyone to get outRead More
It is always an exciting testimony when a person bound up in habits does a complete turnaround. It is even more exciting when that same person encourages others to do better. He uses his own examples to show it can be done. The encouragement goes both ways. While the changed heart is encouraging others toRead More
Nothing can destroy genuine love. Through thick and thin true love between two people, family or close friends cannot be quenched. If human love has this much power then God’s love is limitless. Love conquers all. Jesus saves. Spread the word. Song Of Solomon 8:7 Many waters cannot quench love, nor can rivers drown it. IfRead More
One minute or several years, God has no clock on His wall. Things are sunny and warm or rainy and cold in our lives, Jesus is always Lord. Prayers are answered and people rejoice while others are still waiting to hear from God. It doesn’t matter what things appear to be. If we are stillRead More
There is much turmoil in trying to be something we are not. To climb a corporate ladder when our talents are skilled craftsmanship leads to disappointment. To wear designer clothes to compete with the popular crowd when our body shape doesn’t fit that design leads to heart ache. To give expensive gifts when money canRead More
Some prayers take years to see any results while other prayers take only moments to be answered. God sees the urgency of all prayers. There is a lot of excitement in seeing prayers answered right away. However it’s during these long waits for an answered prayer God does His greatest comforting. Like with sands onRead More
Compliments can lift up or put down. A sincere compliment will give encouragement and motivation that will bring out the best in someone. Then there are the exact same complimentary words given to the same person but it is to make another person jealous or hurt that other person. A lot of times, the personRead More
A soldier is trained for full obedience to their officer. They make their main focus to be on the situation for which they are called. Their tasks may include risking their own lives to save others. There is much to be learned by this example when we choose to follow Christ. If Jesus is ourRead More
Wars and rumors of wars are happening. Uncertain job markets and no guarantee of having a job the next day are realities to a lot of people. Marriages and trusting relationships for many are a passing thing leaving behind a gut wrenching void where love is taken away. The truth is rarely told making peopleRead More
Major disasters happen and it’s a natural instinct to want to rush to help out. God gives us that gift. The news media is broadcasting from every aspect how people are being rescued and the numerous people coming to give support. People will donate time, gifts and talents. Many will take time to speak toRead More