by Carol Roberts
There are times things work out exactly like we want. We are excited and happy for a while but then it’s back to business as usual. Other times things work out totally opposite the way we want and our neighbor is excited and happy for a while. Once the excitement and happiness wears off, it’sRead More
Sometimes we walk through seasons in life where nothing fits. Everything falls apart. We make our plans and something comes up to distract us or destroy everything we work toward. Our friends who are always pleasant toward us act harshly. We have not said nor done anything to anger them but somehow each one isRead More
Here is a perfect illustration of how force can do totally the opposite of what is intended. This example is borrowed from an article written many years ago. A man has on a thick coat. The harder the wind blew the tighter he placed his arms in front of himself holding his coat to thisRead More
There are things going on behind our backs that can destroy us if we aren’t careful. That’s why it’s important to remain obedient to Christ Who will protect us in all things. We have friends who stick closer than a brother but we also have many acquaintances who smile at us. While we think weRead More
There are times we are faced with decisions to make and the rewards and consequences are the same either way we choose. We are offered a job at two separate companies or we are accepted at two elite colleges. Sometimes two people approach us to complain about the other and we clearly see both sides. Read More
There are times we are faced with decisions to make and the rewards and consequences are the same either way we choose. We are offered a job at two separate companies or we are accepted at two elite colleges. Sometimes two people approach us to complain about the other and we clearly see both sides. Read More
Many refer to a pet dog as man’s best friend. A new puppy takes a lot of harsh disciplining and the puppy may sulk for a while but when the master motions with a kind gesture he is quick to wag his tail and trust again. This type of discipline is needed for a puppyRead More
Election times come and go but the people in office are ones elected in good faith that they will serve well for the allotted time. Campaign promises can sometimes be empty and the people are left blindsided by unexpected consequences. It’s important to remember that God is still in charge of all things, even theRead More
We keep getting rejected. All rules are followed and all advice is taken yet the answer is still the same. We are told not to give up and to keep on trying. Our efforts are noticed and appreciated but still the answer is no. How do we not take it personally when we have approachedRead More
Many of us have made plans for a future. Whether it be for a certain vocation or a particular organization, we have a sincere desire to be involved. We polish our skills and follow through on all the fine details required but the answer is always the same. We are told there are no openingsRead More