by Carol Roberts
We’ve all done it. The teacher is getting on to the class for misbehaviors and our first thought is a specific classmate. We listen to people campaigning for a seat of authority while each lists the faults in others but in our minds we are agreeing with one of them. The most famous oneRead More
As children or some of us as adults enjoy doing artwork. It’s exciting to use different ways to display art such as oil paints, water colors or even fabric. Different colors are selected to display our creations exactly like we plan. Some colors such as blue for skies or green for grass are used aRead More
We have all seen people who excel in everything they do. Certain school kids never study or open a book but they always ace the exams. Companies promote particular people to the top very quickly when they have not started at the bottom. Others get fame and recognition for every speech, performance or even whatRead More
It happens. We all get into tempting situations that no matter how hard we try we can’t seem to shake loose the bondage. The devil makes it fun so there is a tendency to return to the temptation because it has become a way of life. It’s uncomfortable to walk away because everything is brandRead More
We all have goals set before us by God. We are to spread the gospel. There are things that are supposed to get done but somehow obstacles get in the way. A conversation needs to take place with a particular worker yet no matter how hard we try another person keeps interrupting the conversation. TheRead More
At first it is only a small twig sprouting from the ground. Then a few leaves appear. Months go by and the twig with a few leaves gets taller and bigger around making even more leaves. Later limbs appear and even later those limbs become branches. The entire tree becomes a place of safety andRead More
It’s during the times we do not understand what’s happening that we can rely on God’s understanding. We know one thing for sure and that is God is always true to His word. As we trust Him more and more He will keep revealing steps in life to take, one step at a time. ManyRead More
Jesus is Lord in all things, even in adversity. Many times the most difficult trials are the ones that prepare us for His choicest blessings. However some obstacles are so emotionally painful that there is no humanly way to ever get over crying. The absolute worst is rejection because it attacks our very character andRead More
There is a meeting going on all about you and you are not even invited. It’s a meeting in your mind that is arranged by guess who? You got it, the devil. The participants of the meeting are discussing things like why you did things a certain way or why not a certain way. IssuesRead More
You are standing in line waiting to let the pastor know how much a sermon meant to you. The person in line in front of you goes on and on. The next thing you know you are the only one left in line where others gave up waiting. When it’s finally your turn both theRead More