by Carol Roberts
There is a popular phrase right now called political correctness that gives the type of happiness that leads to disappointment. Suppose there is a huge bear standing behind a friend. We see the bear but the friend does not. The friend is having a good time and enjoying other things. Do we tell the friendRead More
There are deep valleys in life but by far discouragement is the devil’s biggest tool. Hopes are dashed when things we work hard for are taken away and the goal is no longer available. A relationship where we have invested years of prayer and support suddenly is no longer because the person chooses the worldRead More
It takes months and even years to develop a personality. It is reasonable to assume it takes just as long to undo particular habits that have been a part of a person for years. To demand a change never works. To become angry and be at odds with that person only heats things up. NoRead More
Obedience to God and the leading of His Spirit will bring about good results. In 2 Kings chapters 3 and 4 alone there were many times God used Elisha to do the will of God. Through his obedience and the obedience of others miracles happened. A dry valley was filled with pools of water evenRead More
Have you ever gotten a beautiful compliment from someone and it made your day? Then later you overhear that same person tell another that you have to have compliments in order to make you feel you measure up as a person. There is nothing more emotionally damaging than for someone to tell you a lotRead More
Mark 4:22 New Living Translation tells us that for everything that is hidden will eventually be brought into the open, and every secret will be brought to light. Those are comforting words to hear but how do you get through those times in between the offense and the justice served? In today’s time people areRead More
A person purchases a used car. Even though this car has many flaws the owner sees potential. The papers are signed and the new owner brings the car home. The car does not sit in the garage unused just to have it to show. Instead, the owner starts working on it. Dings need to beRead More
Many times all focus is on the circumstance at hand. We try to figure out how it’s possible to see even the smallest sun ray of hope or imagine a solution to such a complex situation. Many hours are spent pondering the “what ifs” concerning the things we see. What if I do this inRead More
When time seems to stand still and we can’t see any progress in the things where we have sought answers, wait. When God does His mightiest work all of heaven stands in awe, silent and motionless. The Bible tells us in Revelation 8:1, When the Lamb had broken the seventh seal, there was silence throughout all heaven forRead More
There is a beautiful bond between God and His children. There is love and understanding and a desire to remain obedient which leads to peace and harmony. His protection and instructions are comforting. Even while waiting a long time for an answer, there is an awesome calmness. There is knowledge and wisdom even while walkingRead More