by Carol Roberts
Have you ever tried to water your garden with a hose full of holes? It’s not a very powerful stream. It takes much longer to water and more effort to walk around to each section just to reach it. How about prayer? Are your prayers reaching God with the greatest power? Is it taking longerRead More
There are times when prayers seem to bounce off the ceiling and hit us in the face. The feeling of being all alone is overwhelming. Not just one or two circumstances come from behind but numerous situations come to slap us in the face. One thing is bad enough but when it seems to beRead More
One of the most exciting things in life is to learn something about ourselves after reading God’s word. God will reveal something we did that pleases Him. Other times He will reveal something we need to change in order make the next step. Whether He instructs us to change or tells us He is pleased,Read More
Somebody gets a good job with a great boss, super benefits and lots of pay. It’s the type of job most people have always wanted. We wonder sometimes why that person can’t be us. People will say that the person who got the job was just at the right place at the right time. Maybe. Read More
Jesus is worthy to be praised in all things. As we walk the path of righteousness there will be opposition. That is a fact of life. Most people never realize when they have offended another person yet there are those who purposely set up a trap for another. While it is difficult not to getRead More
The fact is most of us suffer from the MMI Syndrome, me, myself and I. As we grow into the likeness of Christ one of the first things we learn is how bad this syndrome can be. There are advertisements on TV and radio that feed this self addiction yet they never tell the consequencesRead More
People will not always respond like they should. Sometimes they will be totally mean in return for kindness. We do not have to keep a list. We do not have to get even. God notices. Proverbs 17:13 states that if you repay good with evil, evil will never leave your house. Prayer for evil doersRead More
The most handsome man has a heart that beats. The most beautiful lady has a heart that beats. The most rugged mechanic has a heart that beats. The most fragile baby has a heart that beats. The town bully has a heart that beats. The most challenged person has a heart that beats. God hasRead More
Have you ever known someone who takes, takes and takes? They call themselves Christians and speak loving and kind words yet they contribute nothing to society. The only time they speak kindly and respectfully to you is when they want something you can give them for the moment. You think you have a friend butRead More
25 years ago is just that…. 25 years ago. When a person accepts Jesus Christ as his Savior the growing process begins. Just like when a new baby is born he does not automatically walk and talk. A new Christian grows into the likeness of Christ over time. Each person goes through times of resentment,Read More