by Carol Roberts
The Bible specifically tells us that we all sin and fall short of the glory of God. The Ten Commandments are a check point where we can compare our habits. While we may not break all of them, theft is often overlooked because of small habits in each of us. Outside of the standard armedRead More
It happens. When good things come our way and things fall into place pride will creep in. The friends who helped get us to where we are get overlooked while we enjoy these things. Suddenly something doesn’t quite work the way it should. While we are working to try to get things back the wayRead More
We all have schedules to meet. The clock points to a certain time and we must be there. The calendar has a certain day circled meaning me must have a certain assignment complete. We must be on time for appointments or certain places make us pay. We must be on time for a movie orRead More
A young person wants to join a basketball team at school and is picked over. He is a star athlete or so the thought. Self pity and feelings of rejection completely take over. The following year a new coach takes over. This coach approaches the young athlete stating there is a place on the basketballRead More
There are certain things God has equipped us to handle on our own. There is simplicity in putting on socks or picking out a wardrobe. We choose a college or subjects in school. Careers are chosen based on natural talents, ability and desires. Even with the simplicity of these type choices it is still GodRead More
Some people spend many years investing time and prayer into a heart’s desire without seeing much happen. However, along the way God’s favor is there each step of the way. There will be a day when God will allow each heart’s desire to beautifully bud and slowly flower into the most awesome sight ever toRead More
While evil people continue to make waves in our lives we sometimes feel buried beneath all their scum. When we look at God’s truths we can be assured of one thing. The time will come when God redeems what is His. The scum will be raked off and His hand will reach deep and takeRead More
We have all seen people who excel in everything they do. Certain school kids never study or open a book but they always ace the exams. Companies promote particular people to the top very quickly when they have not started at the bottom. Others get fame and recognition for every speech, performance or even whatRead More
We all have goals set before us by God. We are to spread the gospel. There are things that are supposed to get done but somehow obstacles get in the way. A conversation needs to take place with a particular worker yet no matter how hard we try another person keeps interrupting the conversation. TheRead More
At first it is only a small twig sprouting from the ground. Then a few leaves appear. Months go by and the twig with a few leaves gets taller and bigger around making even more leaves. Later limbs appear and even later those limbs become branches. The entire tree becomes a place of safety andRead More