by Carol Roberts
We have all said goodbye to people we love as they are called home. The void left behind by their absence is indescribable. The more we love them the longer and more intense the grief. Their presence is kept alive in our hearts and in our precious memories. Many say the average grief time isRead More
It’s an interesting fact that the devil must get permission from God to present us with hardships and disappointments. He will never allow more than what we can handle even though occasionally we wonder how we will make it through. These hardships stretch our faith but they also let us know that God has seenRead More
God has given each of us talents and skills. There is an easy way to tell if we are using our talents wisely. The sign is wear and tear from usefulness. When we meet a farmer, his hands are rough and calloused. His skin is thick from being outside in all types of weather. AnytimeRead More
Trees go through times of floods and droughts. If a tree’s roots are firmly planted deeply in fertile soil it continues to produce spring blooms and summer shade. If this same tree is planted on a sloped section of hard land, all water runs off and the tree eventually dies. We are similar to theRead More
Time is a gift from God. We have no way of knowing when our clock will run out. Therefore it’s important we make the best use of our time. How many hours in the day are spent texting or sitting behind a computer? Have those hours helped anyone? The moments spent alone with God orRead More
We often wonder how some people can receive instant healing or surprise favor in times of need. The interesting fact is that the ones getting miracles are the ones in need. A lady touched the hem of the garment of Jesus Christ and was healed instantly. Peter walked on water for a brief time. ThousandsRead More
Faith is the substance of things hoped for and the evidence of things not seen. This is what the love of Jesus Christ is all about. He is the hope and salvation of all we go through. He saves us and we have an eternity with Him. What about the things we walk through whileRead More
Suppose we have a boss who favors one person. That one person gets promotions yet he breaks all the rules and doesn’t work as hard as the rest of the team. How do we handle such a boss? The Bible refers to the “term masters and slaves” quite often. We are all slaves to someRead More
THINGS THAT GO BUMP IN THE NIGHT Many children and even adults need a night light because of a fear of the dark. No matter how well we know our house and all the little noises somehow darkness amplifies everything. Over the months we get so used to certain sounds that we barely notice them. Read More
Young people are always playing the dare game. I dare you to stick out your tongue at Mr. Jones or I dare you to skip a class are two examples of kids tempting others. They will continue to nag and bully until the child gives in. When the child gets a consequence the children doingRead More