by Carol Roberts
There are certain habits that can take hold of a person so great that the only relief is to do more and more to satisfy that habit. Substances such as liquor, drugs or tobacco can satisfy to such a degree that it takes only one time and the cravens are so intense that the onlyRead More
The Dead Sea is a prime example of some of the most stubborn circumstances we face today. This sea takes and takes but never gives. The sun evaporates what little fresh water there is while the rest of the water sits stagnate from lack of movement. A hose pumping fresh water into the deadRead More
Lazarus had already passed away. The tomb was sealed with a large rock. From a human perspective it was over. He was already in heaven and his family and friends would not see him again until they were called home. His body had decayed beyond the point anyone could revive. Jesus asked the men toRead More
If a repair is done correctly it is stronger than the original. Lots of time, care and detail goes into a repair at the exact place that is broken. One of the most beautiful illustrations of God’s beautiful repair work is to see enemies become friends. A person may not know the first thing aboutRead More
Suicide is not a permanent solution to any temporary problem. To arrive in heaven too early means an eternity of being short of rewards that could have been. To commit suicide and not have accepted Christ as Savior is a permanent loss. The devil has a very short yet intense agenda which is to steal,Read More
Today we enjoy a universe of God’s beautiful creation. Even though we were not here when it was created we see the results of God’s mighty hand and know that no man could create such beauty. This very fact is evidence that we can have faith in God for all things. Faith is the confidenceRead More
THE SOFTEST PILLOW Pillows stuffed with foam or down will be soft and comfortable but do not guarantee a good night’s sleep. If the mind is not at rest there will be no true comfort at night. It’s time to blow the cover, so to speak. The many years of telling one lie after anotherRead More
There are times in each of our lives when we have our hearts set on a particular dream only to watch it fizzle out. The feeling we have of hopelessness can be compared to that of falling into a well. We are looking up to see the light but the more we try to pushRead More
Imagine this: You are invited to stand beside Christ in heaven for only a moment. He allows you to see things how He sees them. There you stand beside the radiance and brilliance of Christ Himself Who is surrounded by light so glorious you cannot even look His way. He points to earth which isRead More
Have you ever been beside a beautiful lake or stream on a clear cool sunny day? The sky is brilliantly blue and the sun is at it’s brightest. The angle of the sun hits the lake in a certain way where you can see all the way to the bottom. Even the deepest part ofRead More