by Carol Roberts
A haystack doesn’t have to be very big to hide a needle. It’s the same with the desires of the world that crowd out the will of God. The devil is famous for making things extremely attractive to lure people away from God’s will. The devil is patient and he will be back. Just oneRead More
We can never outguess God. When we present a petition to Him, sometimes it’s best not to think about all the possible outcomes. Just as sure as we are expecting a big blue packaged answer on the left we could easily miss the bigger red one on the right. Putting our needs and desires intoRead More
There is one thing for certain and that is God is true to His word. People, places and things will let us down. Clinging to the truth which never changes will help us through even the most painful disappointments. With all eyes on Jesus, He will keep His eyes on all that concerns us. IsaiahRead More
God can only fill a cup that has room for His outpouring of blessings. The emptier the cup, the more room for blessings. As long as people have things under control and everything is going right for them He will allow them to continue. It may appear that everything falls into place for them butRead More
There are times when it seems the whole world is against us. If it isn’t one thing it’s another. Just to see another person smile would be a big help but even the most friendly person seems troubled. The devil is on the war path at all times and his techniques work like yeast inRead More
The most unpopular word in the dictionary today is the word, repent. Yet to repent to God will save a soul. Sin is sin, no matter what politically correct calls it. In this world today, everything is acceptable even though it is not. Things have progressed to the point where there is no remorse forRead More
Has it ever been that you had a conversation with someone then realized they were not on speaking terms? You just spent several minutes asking how they were doing, telling them about your day then waited to hear how their day was going. No response, no eye contact. How embarrassing those moments are in life.Read More
It is said that company that stays too long wears out their welcome. This may or may not be true, depending on the people and their customs. Each circumstance is different. Sometimes children hesitate to come to a parent one more time with a failing mark on a report card because it has been saidRead More
When serving dinner at homeless shelters, workers provide for all who come. Some of the people are homeless because of circumstances beyond their control. Many are searching for truth, friendships, understanding or maybe just a smile. Some people come, not specifically for dinner but more out of loneliness. Just the sight of another human beingRead More
There are friends who are there for the moment. Once the purpose is fulfilled there is a chance that particular friend will go his own way never to be seen or heard from again. This could be the person who said the right thing at the right time bringing many to Christ. There are friendsRead More