by Carol Roberts
Beyond a smug attitude could be the most precious friend one could have. Many years of hurts and disappointments went into that attitude but imagine the valuable gem beneath all of those defense techniques. Genuine friendships take many years to build. Layer after layer of trust is placed into a person and for each timeRead More
A friend is one who sticks closer than a brother. If he tells us he will show up at a particular time or do a certain favor, we can count on it. If we are in pain or if we are going through disappointments we are two people strong because he experiences our adversities rightRead More
It does our heart good to know we have helped people. We slip a few bills of money in an envelope to somebody without them knowing it is from us. We make a phone call ahead of time to a friend alerting them to show favor to a certain person. We make a hospital visitRead More
A person can be the most innocent one in town but if one of his best friends robs a bank then he can kiss his own reputation goodbye. Many times we befriend troubled people whom we wish to see prosper in life. Most times we watch them slowly improve and make something of themselves. OtherRead More
There are ones in our lives we consider closer than a brother then learn very harshly later on that their whole friendship was a pack of lies. We counted on them and they were not there yet they counted on us and we were there each time. We do business with a well trusted organizationRead More
There was once a grouchy old man. He said what he thought. He never sugarcoated anything. Pleasing him was very difficult because he was always correcting every effort anyone ever tried to make. Yet occasionally he offered a well done. The sincerity of his words “well done” were much sought after. There was once aRead More
Have you ever had a heavy heart and just wanted someone to listen to you? Your heart is about ready to explode from the need to be heard. You don’t necessarily want advice, you just want someone to stop and understand what you are going through. To make matters worse friends will come along whoRead More
After many years how do we feel when one who was our enemy long ago tells us hello? We have long forgotten that person and moved on and so have they. However situations come about that place us together. That person may not know he offended us and is glad to see us after manyRead More
Have you ever wanted to pray for a friend, coworker or family member but the words would not come? Sometimes it’s because you know very little about the situation or you know nothing at all. You have just been asked to pray. Sometimes people will tell you that God already knows the situation, just prayRead More
When we remain true to God and have peace of mind that only He can give, there will be oppositions. The world at large does not understand that the devil is the instigator of discords. We will be going business as usual then suddenly our friend will not even make eye contact with us. ThereRead More