by Carol Roberts
When we sit in traffic it is a blessing to see a traffic cop ahead. The usual traffic light may be out or the traffic is too heavy making the light delay people instead of moving them. It is an honor to obey the directions of the cop. What if that cop is not thereRead More
A band consists of many instruments each playing its own part. The beauty created when all instruments come together to play a song is pleasant to a listening audience. The music heard is the song as a whole and never a lone instrument. Some may feel that playing second, third or fourth is humiliating whenRead More
There are times we encounter an angry person. His words are harsh and insulting. The look on his face is like a stop sign meaning to stay away. He dislikes everybody. Other people we approach are angry for the moment. They are angry at a situation or angry at us for saying the wrong thingRead More
Have you ever known somebody that gives you an uneasy feeling whenever they are around? While others are bragging on this person and how sweet they are you sense something isn’t quite right. You start to notice little things that others do not notice. You may work as a file clerk. While others bring youRead More
Today there are trials in our lives like never before. Numerous requests are being made for others to pray for them in certain situations. These requests are real and it is a true fact that without God in our lives we can do nothing. The devil is still on the warpath because his days areRead More
When the snow is melted will anyone remember your footprint was once there? When you walk through seasons of life, will the people you encounter remember you? If people remember you, what will they remember about you? Do your actions encourage others to want to be their best? Do your words of comfort point toRead More
Here I am all flattened out on a phase in life that goes round and round like a potter’s wheel. The same situations keep coming up in life, maybe not the exact same things, but the equation is the same. Each time I think I have grown past a certain habit it happens all overRead More
There are times we pray for a certain thing or situation in life and it seems we get hardships instead. Occasionally God will grant our desires almost immediately and we are encouraged by those answers. Most of the time our answer to prayer will be the type where we are presented a pathway that leadsRead More
There is a lot of comfort having a loving daddy in life. When things do not go right daddy seems to know how to make things better. He is a strong male and is to be an earthly example of how God treats His children. So many times a male role model is not availableRead More
After a violent storm the sun shines brighter. The air is fresher. The sky is bluer. The grass, trees and plants are greener. After repair work is done on a water line the tap water is muddy and rusty. When the water runs clear it is free of hidden debris and more desirable to drink.Read More