by Carol Roberts
There is a person sitting beside us at work, school or a team sport. They come as a friend when really their motive is to push us aside. The discomfort is unbearable, not at what they say or do but their silence. We wonder what they are planning to stir up next. Many live inRead More
Pride is something to avoid at all costs because it pumps people up higher than God. It brings attention to human efforts where others become focused on the person and not God Who gave them the talents. This type of pride is very selfish. There is a pride that is acceptable and that is toRead More
We sometimes pray and ask God to send us the desires of our hearts. We pray for what we think we want and from our perspective we are sure it’s the right thing. It’s something we have wanted for a long time and our vision of the outcome is very detailed and exciting. Suddenly ourRead More
We continue to walk daily with our Lord. We strive to be our best and do our best in what we are called to do for God. We make the most of each opportunity to represent Christ in all things. As we present kindness toward one another we feel lifted up when kindness is returned. Read More
God knows motives behind every act. Therefore we are to trust God when things do not work out the way we hoped. A salesman will spend all day working up a quote for a bid yet lose the contract. He later learns the contract was already awarded and he spent hours on something that wasRead More
In today’s world it’s happing more and more. The Bible is very clear when It states in several places that the last days are evil. We watch the news and see reports of all types of unthinkable things which has become a normal way for some to live. Mothers will have their own children distractRead More
A person can be the most innocent one in town but if one of his best friends robs a bank then he can kiss his own reputation goodbye. Many times we befriend troubled people whom we wish to see prosper in life. Most times we watch them slowly improve and make something of themselves. OtherRead More
Jesus is our Rock and our Foundation on which we stand. He is our comforter, our help in all things. It does not matter the type of trouble, how long or how complex He is always there. Troubles will come. Many times it seems there is no end because this person, thing or place hasRead More
While some people seem to never have a care in the world or face any hardships most of us do. There are difficult situations that come and go but others seem to linger. We are never given a choice of which problems come to us but we do have a choice of how we respond.Read More
Jesus Christ is the solid rock on which we stand. Rock is strong and hard. Rocks and stones protect. They represent a firm foundation. Jesus is referred to in the Old Testament as the Rock of Israel. Many references are made throughout the Bible that compare rock and stone to Jesus Christ. He provides waterRead More