by Carol Roberts
Any musician can tell us that most instrumentalists want what is referred to as first chair. Many times a player who is out of tune will not even recognize how they play because the competition is more important to them than making a joyful noise. It’s the same way with some vocal soloists. They canRead More
There are multitudes of graves of soldiers who either died in battle or passed away later in life after serving in the military. Each man or woman buried beneath these markers represent a person who cared. Their service was given with us in mind. Their own lives were put aside so they could follow commandsRead More
Have you ever had a heavy heart and just wanted someone to listen to you? Your heart is about ready to explode from the need to be heard. You don’t necessarily want advice, you just want someone to stop and understand what you are going through. To make matters worse friends will come along whoRead More
Tithing is not a popular sermon or subject to discuss because it refers to the pocket book. However God promises that tithing will bring blessings in abundance. The subtraction of dollars from our income is something we see whereas the unseen blessings create uncertainty for many people. Ninety percent of income is ours to doRead More
It’s a fact. People will wrong other people. Many of us will pick up the phone to find a sympathy partner or an ally. While there is some comfort getting with others to plea our case, the important thing to remember is Christ is the Victor. When our thoughts and prayers are turned toward GodRead More
Over and over in life we are pushed out of our comfort zones. Things work out differently than what we expect and we are left with a feeling of despair. Friends turn on us for no reason. One who befriended us suddenly cools and we do not know why. It creates an uncertainty and sadness. Read More
Jesus is referred to as the Good Shepherd and also the Lamb of God. In many cultures a shepherd is regarded as a low paying occupation and thought of as lowly. It’s amazing how God can take the least of all things and make them the greatest. It is at the lowest point in ourRead More
A mother was asked one time how she recognized her baby was crying in a room full of crying babies. Her response was she knew her baby’s cry. It’s the same way Jesus loves us. The world has billions of people yet He hears our cry over all other cries. He is omnipresent meaning thatRead More
Our Lord inhabits the praises of His people. When large crowds gather to sing praises and play musical instruments honoring our Lord, He is present. Many churches have choirs and orchestras. There is something special about talents coming together to create a joyful noise unto our Lord. The more voices in the choir the moreRead More
There are those who excel in everything they do. There are those who get by with everything they impose. There are those who endure a lifetime of hardships. We have all wondered why and nobody can figure out a logical answer. However God knows all things. It’s a matter of allowing Him to do ourRead More