by Carol Roberts
Sometimes decisions are based on the words of another person. In good faith we accept what they say as truth. Later we learn that what we were told is false. We are stuck with having to undo actions that were made based on false statements. In today’s politically correct world it is becoming more ofRead More
Telling the truth will always heal, even if the words spoken create a temporary hard path for someone. It’s difficult sometimes to watch a person head down a road of destruction knowing there are serious consequences. Decisions must be made to either disrupt a person’s habits who seems to be enjoying life or let themRead More
We have all met people who are popular. They wear all the latest fashions, date the best looking people and get invited to all the parties. There are people who will copy the ways of the popular group even at the cost of their own identity. People will save their allowances for months toRead More
Life does not stop after a great achievement. Instead it should be an encouragement to move ahead. Looking back on life as a check point is an opportunity to see which actions promoted the greatest accomplishments. Looking back at other situations in life that were painful is another opportunity to see which actions resulted inRead More
The spiritual heart has many doors. When Christ is invited to live in us and to be our Savior and Master He wastes no time moving in. He is a perfect gentleman and will fellowship with us in the rooms of our hearts we open to Him. The more rooms He is allowed, the moreRead More
It is amazing how God can use examples of nature to demonstrate what He says in the Bible. There is abundant water all around. There is enough sunshine and rain to keep water flowing day after day. Yet with all that He provides there are trees that do not take in the water that isRead More
The 23rd Psalm is one of the greatest comforts offered in the Bible to those who lose loved ones. To dwell in the house of our Lord forever is assurance that this earth is not a permanent residence for anyone. There are many trials here simply because we do not belong here. Our time onRead More
When dealing with people there will always be things where we do not agree. Even the best of friends do not agree on every single thing. God created us all with His personal touch. We are all masterpieces created by God Himself and He has given us all a unique flair that sets usRead More
We sometimes wish we could take back the words we say to people, oh, if we only could. A glass of milk gets spilled. Even if we picked up the table cloth to squeeze it back into the glass and mop up every last drop that hit the floor we can never get it allRead More
Not many people want gray hair. However when we go through hard times, a gray haired person is one who is sought after the most. These are people who have had life’s experiences both good and bad. They have overcome, avoided and even walked through many difficulties and are alive to tell about it. TheyRead More