by Carol Roberts
Guilt is like a weight that holds us back in life. In order to deal with these feelings many times we will keep busy or play a radio. We want this feeling to go away because it effects everything we do. All we can think about is the discomfort it causes and we want aRead More
There is an old saying that states “When things get tough the tough get going.” While there is some truth in this statement the word tough can mean a lot of things. People trained for military purposes go through harsh rituals learning to endure all types of hardships without showing any emotions. As a result,Read More
It is very peaceful to sit beside a stream or in a cozy den with no sounds other than that which nature brings. God will meet us at any place we choose and at any time. Some choose to have a designated place to go and pray while others will pray at different places. WhereRead More
Our heart’s desires are important to us and it’s hard sometimes to wait while God works things out. We become glued to a situation, material thing or even a person and our thought pattern soon evolves into ways to manipulate things the way we want them. Unfortunately our manipulation techniques bind our heart’s desire intoRead More
The Bible is clear that Jesus is no respecter of persons meaning He shows no favoritism. However He shows favor to ones who ask in faith that He notice them. A heart can be heavily burdened or a body can be limited physically. While such a person stands in a large crowd of others waitingRead More
The boss is away for a week on a business trip. How do we behave differently during that week? Do we take a slightly longer break or show up late? If we remain true to our obligations are our words and thoughts toward our boss worthy of God’s blessing? People may see a loyal employeeRead More
Most of us want things. We continually look for perks we can receive from stores or benefits offered through the government. Many people play the lottery hoping to win a big jackpot. If we were to get everything we want, what would we do with it? While we may feel good for a short timeRead More
Jesus became like us in order to take our punishment. This loving act created His way for us to become more like Him making us acceptable to our Father. While we are not perfect we are accepted as though we were. At the name of Jesus every knee will bow and every tongue will confessRead More
There are times in life when things move. These are times when we continue to learn new things. We get promotions on the job and new things are opening up for us. Suddenly things stop coming our way and we are left wondering why we are not moving ahead. The truth is we never stopRead More
There are numerous sounds we hear each day and each one is an indication of what is going on. The roar of an airplane engine lets us know one is flying overhead. Hammering is a hint someone is building something new or repairing something old. Church choirs bring music that creates worshipful moods. Bands andRead More