by Carol Roberts
Young people sometime keep a diary. This is more common for girls than boys. Intimate thoughts are written down then hidden away under a mattress until new words are added. Like most of us we wonder what could possibly be written about us. Did she write something nice or do we want to know whatRead More
In times of sickness or hardships we see what’s in the hearts of some people. God allows certain thorns in the flesh to be used as a gauge to us to indicate where we stand with Him. Sometimes people know our obstacles and we know theirs. We observe their responses and attitudes and they observeRead More
There are things going on behind our backs that can destroy us if we aren’t careful. That’s why it’s important to remain obedient to Christ Who will protect us in all things. We have friends who stick closer than a brother but we also have many acquaintances who smile at us. While we think weRead More
There are times we are faced with decisions to make and the rewards and consequences are the same either way we choose. We are offered a job at two separate companies or we are accepted at two elite colleges. Sometimes two people approach us to complain about the other and we clearly see both sides. Read More
There are times we are faced with decisions to make and the rewards and consequences are the same either way we choose. We are offered a job at two separate companies or we are accepted at two elite colleges. Sometimes two people approach us to complain about the other and we clearly see both sides. Read More
What exactly is a loyal friend? A true friend will serve yet not let himself become a robot to another person. Friendship is understanding someone even though things may cause him to have a bad day and lash out at us. At the same time we do not allow him pull us down. True friendshipsRead More
Many refer to a pet dog as man’s best friend. A new puppy takes a lot of harsh disciplining and the puppy may sulk for a while but when the master motions with a kind gesture he is quick to wag his tail and trust again. This type of discipline is needed for a puppyRead More
When we consider large ships it’s important to consider the compass. As a ship leaves port to cross an ocean or great sea the view becomes totally water in all directions until it nears the destination. If the compass gets destroyed the captain must rely on his own instinct. These instincts may work for aRead More
Prayer opens heaven for God to pour out His spirit upon the object of our prayer. Prayer is a powerful privilege given to us by God and paid for by Jesus Christ. God is the first person we should run to when things work opposite of the way they should. With political actions being inRead More
We see a beautiful array of flowers. They are displayed with much splendor. The various colors, shapes and sizes create a gorgeous scene that is incredible. The pleasant aromas become sought after scents for cologne bottles. It isn’t long before the leaves take over and begin their work. However we overlook the most important thingRead More