by Carol Roberts
When things fall into place and everything is peaceful around us, it is a time to praise God with gratitude. During the times of uncertainty when life is lived moment by moment, it is a time to trust God with a faithful heart. While walking through a moment of emptiness when grief is unbearable, itRead More
Have you ever known a person that is too good to be true? Their words melt like delicious butter into a craving heart. They know exactly what to say, the right tone to use, the most empathetic expressions and emotions. Who can help but to find those type people believable because they grab hold ofRead More
It seems during our lifetimes we all encounter a bully or two. There are bullies who feel the need to beat up on others with their fists. Other bullies are capable of reducing people to serious humility and embarrassment with harsh words. The size and strength of a bully is only as strong as theyRead More
Jesus tells us to forgive every single time. Does a person have to come to us and ask for forgiveness for us to forgive? No. While on the cross Jesus forgave those who were mocking Him and gambling away His clothes. None of those people asked. There was one man who asked and Jesus toldRead More
A lot of businesses use the term, “Think Outside The Box.” In order to grow a company it is necessary to start looking beyond every day tasks. The same is true with our relationship to Christ. We are limited with our minds to the solutions that are here on this earth. As God grows usRead More
It makes sense that the biggest blessings come from serving others. As we serve we learn many of the fine details involved in making something happen. It’s the same with God. When we pray, study the Bible, listen for His voice and obey His leading we start to see the inner workings of a blessingRead More
At a grocery store it’s easy to go over budget. The total on the cash register keeps clicking up and a decision must be made to not buy a certain item. While trying to decide which item to leave off the person next in line hands a few dollars to the cashier to pay forRead More
PEOPLE JUDGE TOO QUICKLY It’s amazing how the only thing that gets noticed is a word spelled incorrectly in a beautiful manuscript. There are times a choir can spend hours rehearsing yet when the presentation is over someone can comment on the tenor who missed one note. There are parents who mention the one BRead More
Only God truly knows the heart of another person. Many times a person’s actions are a reaction to hurt or joy they are experiencing but doesn’t represent who they really are. We are instructed to respond in love to all people. Sometimes love means having to politely walk away in order to prevent them orRead More
The Bible says in Luke 17:14 When He saw them, (referring to the ten lepers who wanted to be healed) He said to them, “Go and show yourselves to the priests.” As as they went, they were made clean. When Jesus instructed them to show themselves to the priest they were not instantly healed. TheyRead More