by Carol Roberts
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
After many years how do we feel when one who was our enemy long ago tells us hello? We have long forgotten that person and moved on and so have they. However situations come about that place us together. That person may not know he offended us and is glad to see us after manyRead More
As a young person having a job at a fast food restaurant is an opportunity to grow. The pay is very little and the work is hard. The hours are long and the glamor is not that great. When that young person wants to move to a better position he will apply at places thatRead More
There are times things are on our minds so strongly that sleep will not come. We are awake long hours during the night trying to figure things out. Things that need to be done start plaguing the mind. Grief over losing a loved one or someone is sick who will not get better will tearRead More