by Carol Roberts
You smell the hickory smoke rising from barbecue being cooked for hours or even days? The aroma is a constant reminder that a good barbecue is coming. When the dinner is finally ready it is well worth the wait. Tender, moist, flavorful barbecue that only time can produce. Imagine that same meal cooked in theRead More
The past is full of great memories. The places we went to school, the people we met along the way, first dates or achievements are some of the things people ponder. Some past things are not pleasant to ponder such as lost loves, moving away, failing marks in school or numerous other things that didn’tRead More
There is healing, encouragement, peace and comfort in the living waters of our Lord Jesus Christ. As we trust Him more and more we are like ships on a journey that He guides and directs. There are days of blistering heat, raging storms and high waves along the way but the obstacles are no matchRead More
What an amazing God we serve. Before He created the earth He knew our names. He knew thousands of years ago what our today holds. Nothing surprises Him. He knew which days would be exciting and fun and He knew which days we would slip up and say all the wrong things. The most amazingRead More
When we can’t seem to learn how to use all the features on a cell phone, ask a teenager. When we want to know how to get rich quick, ask a lottery winner or ask the person at the top of a pyramid sales organization. When we want to know something instantly about almost anything,Read More
There is great power behind a river dam. When used properly it creates electricity that benefits everyone. It prevents too much water from flooding land where people live. It provides necessary water at the proper time for crops to grow. Occasionally when water needs to be released sirens blow to alert everyone to get outRead More
It is always an exciting testimony when a person bound up in habits does a complete turnaround. It is even more exciting when that same person encourages others to do better. He uses his own examples to show it can be done. The encouragement goes both ways. While the changed heart is encouraging others toRead More
Nothing can destroy genuine love. Through thick and thin true love between two people, family or close friends cannot be quenched. If human love has this much power then God’s love is limitless. Love conquers all. Jesus saves. Spread the word. Song Of Solomon 8:7 Many waters cannot quench love, nor can rivers drown it. IfRead More
One minute or several years, God has no clock on His wall. Things are sunny and warm or rainy and cold in our lives, Jesus is always Lord. Prayers are answered and people rejoice while others are still waiting to hear from God. It doesn’t matter what things appear to be. If we are stillRead More
There is much turmoil in trying to be something we are not. To climb a corporate ladder when our talents are skilled craftsmanship leads to disappointment. To wear designer clothes to compete with the popular crowd when our body shape doesn’t fit that design leads to heart ache. To give expensive gifts when money canRead More