by Carol Roberts
Some of the best books have a gaudy cover. The cover is unappealing to look at yet the title is inviting. Many will pass over such a book and they will learn later it was one of the best books ever written. This concept works with people. A kind widow who has a reputation ofRead More
Sometimes the biggest shocks in life are ones that come from friends. We think we have a friend who sticks closer than a brother yet behind our backs is a different story. With a sincere heart we donate to help one in need. We try to raise money through charities and donations then learn ourRead More
It’s strange how picking up the phone to complain is second nature to a lot of people. Somebody wrongs a person or a company fails to keep a promise. It prompts a letter or call to express anger. A person is in a hurry and fails to see a crying friend who could really useRead More
There is one thing that keeps coming to mind. The people who drive beat up Fords and live in worn out houses are the same people who are rich in love. It is those people who are there with prayers, compassion, hugs and a listening ear. They are rich in love because they understand whatRead More
Mark 4:22 New Living Translation tells us that for everything that is hidden will eventually be brought into the open, and every secret will be brought to light. Those are comforting words to hear but how do you get through those times in between the offense and the justice served? In today’s time people areRead More
A person purchases a used car. Even though this car has many flaws the owner sees potential. The papers are signed and the new owner brings the car home. The car does not sit in the garage unused just to have it to show. Instead, the owner starts working on it. Dings need to beRead More
To walk a mile in another person’s shoes sounds simple enough, but it is not. Their shoes will either be too tight, too loose or rub in all the wrong places creating a discomfort. People’s shoes always wear differently as each person puts pressure on different parts of their feet as they walk. The growingRead More
Sometimes beautiful trees are chopped down to create a pathway to a destination. A lot of times a tree can stand for years and bring beautiful scenes in the fall and shade in the summer. It seems almost shameful to remove such a tree. When we focus on the beauty of that one treeRead More
Sometimes people will say that the best day of their life is a day free of all troubles. It is compared to a sunny warm spring day. All flowers are blooming with no pollen blowing. Everybody is getting along and there is a smile on everyone’s face. To take a day like that and multiplyRead More
People invest for entire lifetimes in banks, stocks, bonds and land hoping for a large return. With the interest paid on the right type investments a person can live comfortably for a lifetime. Many times there will be enough to pass along to children for them to enjoy. What about investments that started out goodRead More