by Carol Roberts
There is a type of happiness that is for a time. A bottle of bubbles brings laughter and happiness to a young child. There are bubbles all around and excitement when a bubble is touched. Once it’s touched it’s gone. There are many things in life that define happiness but once the situation is overRead More
There are governments who are now saying certain hardships, illnesses or quality of life are unproductive in society. Jesus died for all people and there are no such people that are unproductive in His eyes. Some of the greatest lessons in trust come from young children. Some of the greatest demonstrations of faith come fromRead More
Sometimes the biggest shocks in life are ones that come from friends. We think we have a friend who sticks closer than a brother yet behind our backs is a different story. With a sincere heart we donate to help one in need. We try to raise money through charities and donations then learn ourRead More
It’s strange how picking up the phone to complain is second nature to a lot of people. Somebody wrongs a person or a company fails to keep a promise. It prompts a letter or call to express anger. A person is in a hurry and fails to see a crying friend who could really useRead More
There is one thing that keeps coming to mind. The people who drive beat up Fords and live in worn out houses are the same people who are rich in love. It is those people who are there with prayers, compassion, hugs and a listening ear. They are rich in love because they understand whatRead More
Sometimes beautiful trees are chopped down to create a pathway to a destination. A lot of times a tree can stand for years and bring beautiful scenes in the fall and shade in the summer. It seems almost shameful to remove such a tree. When we focus on the beauty of that one treeRead More
When we seek God’s face in all things He will see to it all things work out. There are obstacles and challenges that grow us into His likeness but He walks with us in all things. As we include others in our prayers it adds support and comfort. Prayers are actually felt no matter theRead More
It happens. A person chews us out for what seems like nothing and we either raise our voice in return on walk away and not speak. A coworker has not been on speaking terms for months. We try to conduct business but cannot because there is no response from that person at all. This makesRead More
Sometimes when it seems we have to accept the worst, here comes a beautiful display of our Master’s hand. All we can see and understand are human answers. Therefore the things for which we trust God come wrapped in a package of love. It may take a while but God’s package always arrives on time.Read More
Strong men have moments of weakness. Tough rocks can shatter. Diamonds can be shaped. Mighty rivers can be dammed up. Hard hearts can be softened. However the love of Jesus cannot be moved, changed or taken away. In Jesus we can safely place our trust no matter what comes our way. Isaiah 26:4 New LivingRead More