by Carol Roberts
Trials happen in life. It’s a fact. Whether a person is a believer or not, adversity comes to all of us. While it seems some people are always facing hardships and others never face them, the truth is all of us experience growing pains. There are people who can get all As in school andRead More
Many people refer to life as a school of hard knocks where we learn not to do certain things. Others say where there is no pain there is no gain. As cruel as this sounds, each knock or pain makes us a little stronger and gives the go ahead to take the next step. WhatRead More
Growing up most of us have heard these four words put into a phrase. Each word asks an important question that when answered will give us information we need to make decisions. As we further study these answers it opens up more precise actions to take in order to get the best results. In ourRead More
Joseph became second only to Pharaoh because he trusted God. Earlier his older brothers were jealous over a dream he explained and had him sold as a slave. After that Potiphar’s wife framed him for something he did not do and he was jailed. Growing up he had the habit of bring boastful and proud. Read More
The Bible specifically states we are never to judge or to take vengeance. God has His ways of tailor making consequences to deal with people. While God is quick to correct us as we mature in Him, it is out of love for us. He sees to it we are walking in a way thatRead More
In order to effectively fly an airplane there must be a pilot. The most desirous situation is to have a copilot in addition to the pilot. These two operators make sure the airplane reaches its destination at the appointed time. The fuel for the plane makes it possible for the pilots to run the planeRead More
Placing trust in God means to trust in all things. God uses unpleasant circumstances to test our attitudes during adversity. He uses pleasant circumstances to see if any focus remains on Him. There is no doubt we are living in a fallen world and during these times of natural disasters and lawlessness it’s an opportunityRead More
In Christ all His children have a divine purpose. Many ask, “What purpose do I serve?” Others may feel that their natural abilities serve no purpose at all. There is a secret to all this. The purpose we serve goes from heart to heart and grows from the inside out. We may never see theRead More
There are conversations that become so heated each person wants the last word. Unfortunately the last word is only that; the last word. What if these heated conversation are with friends? Is it worth losing a friend over just to get the last word. Even if the friend is obviously wrong for all to seeRead More
We rejoice with exceeding great joy. True joy comes straight from God. There are no circumstances, no matter how great, that can bring joy but only happiness. Happiness comes and goes based on the things going on or things that get worked out. Happiness is circumstantial but joy is from the heart and is providedRead More