by Carol Roberts
Sometimes it is easier to deal with one big hardship than numerous small things coming all at once. There are times when so many small things mount up that a person will break down and cry over a simple broken fingernail. It’s not the fingernail but instead a combination of many things. Whether it isRead More
Bitterness, resentment, jealousy, anger and apathy are a few of the many ways we handle people who have wronged us. When we seek God for peace where we have been wronged by someone, our first word should be “Father.” This is putting God first, seeking His solution and showing respect. Has it ever been thatRead More
Has it ever been where just one minor thing gets on your last nerve. There are many examples. What if the postal carrier delivers your mail each day and doesn’t even attempt to close your box, yet he closes all your neighbor’s boxes? What if you worked hard on a musical program and your nameRead More
Trials are a preview of the blessings God is planning. Spiritual warfare is the overture of the grand miracle that will soon play out. Focusing ahead and trusting God’s plan gives hope to grab hold to. God never changes. His plans are divine. He will see to it all obstacles are moved to accomplish HisRead More
To lose vision of the Almighty God is to see sin as ok. It happens very gradually. Before too long the focus is on the world and earthly gains. God’s door is always open to return. 2 Chronicles 7:14 Then if My people who are called by My name will humble themselves and pray andRead More
It’s easy to get into a rut while praying. God invites us to pray about everything. There are no limits on the size or importance of the things we pray. No prayer is too big or too small to receive God’s priority attention. Once the prayer is made the next step is to thank God. Read More
We have all heard the statement that if life is a bowl of cherries why is my life the pits? Life doesn’t offer years of ease. During the time we have on earth there are seasons of time where everything seems to fall into place. Other times are challenging above and beyond what we canRead More
There are times in life when all human efforts fail and there are no other options. It is all in God’s perfect plan. It’s time to step back and allow God to do what God does best, and that is to be God. Jesus loves us. Psalm 31:14 But I am trusting you, O Lord,Read More
That certain fruit tree stands in the middle of the garden. It’s not that the certain fruit on the tree smells any sweeter or is more beautiful. In the garden of Eden, all fruit trees are beautiful. They are attractive to look at, to smell and to taste. The one thing that makes that oneRead More
There are things we buy at the store that must be assembled. However if there is no instruction sheet it will be difficult to include every step. What if a first grade student was handed a college level chemistry book and asked to mix a formula? The child may read very well but not toRead More