by Carol Roberts
As we walk through life we find various personalities and goals of people. For many, the goal is to climb the ladder of success and become the head of a large corporation. Others will seek presidency or a political seat. Still others will seek to be noticed in a particular circle of friends or byRead More
As we pray God reveals Himself to us. That’s why there is a lot of wisdom to be gained from older people who have been true to God all their lives. The longer we seek God’s counsel the more we learn about Him and His way of doing things. The more we understand, the moreRead More
It takes many years for consequences of decisions to roll back around. Unfortunately each year that passes with no consequences the rolling stone gathers more momentum and sinful particles. We reap what we sow later than we sow and more than we sow. The Bible speaks clearly of this when it states “Do unto othersRead More
There are numerous ways God speaks even during times we feel He isn’t listening. He speaks to us in peace when we sit still beside a soft running brook. Sometimes when we read our Bibles a particular sentence will suddenly have a deeper meaning. Other times our dreams will reveal things God is trying toRead More
We know we have done things the way God has instructed yet the things around us are falling apart. Much time has been spent in prayer for certain people, situations and things yet the opposite happens. In our minds if only a certain person can be our new boss or we could be the oneRead More
This world is not what it was fifty years ago or even ten years ago. Morals have decayed. People dart to and from places too busy to take note of things around them. Technology is so advanced that older people and family members no longer get personal visits to include a hug. Church pews sitRead More
When we hear the word, love, many things come to mind. Romance, good friends, family and neighbors are some of the things we think of when it comes to love but what about strangers. How do we love people who treat us wrong or do not share our same values. How do we love peopleRead More
Imagine taking a rose, daisy or any other beautiful flower and looking at the petals from the under side. What a big difference it would make. Suddenly we see numerous flaws, dirt, faded stems, dried out bud openings and wilted areas. This under side is our life now. We see numerous obstacles in life. TheRead More
Occasionally we have prayers that seem to bounce off the ceiling back into our faces. It’s as though we haven’t prayed at all, or so it seems. The times we need God the most are times we feel ignored. Does God even care when we are left to squirm in a situation that really getsRead More
Many of us have asked for prayer and have received the benefits of prayers being answered. We know beyond the shadow of a doubt our friend, pastor or loved one offered a prayer on our behalf. We feel our burdens lifted or see hardships start to work out. We watch while our enemies either moveRead More