by Carol Roberts
Partiality toward a person creates a multitude of sin for all people involved. The one favored becomes prideful and the ones pushed aside become resentful. Once partiality is shown the damage is done. Trust is gone, not only in that situation but all situations to come. The one who is overlooked will battle suspicion forRead More
All people have an attitude of some type. Some always have a smile and a kind word while others are angry and bitter. The person who sits alone while others think of them as outcasts could very well be the one who is a gold mine of valuable information. The person who is the lifeRead More
Sometimes decisions are based on the words of another person. In good faith we accept what they say as truth. Later we learn that what we were told is false. We are stuck with having to undo actions that were made based on false statements. In today’s politically correct world it is becoming more ofRead More
We have all met people who are popular. They wear all the latest fashions, date the best looking people and get invited to all the parties. There are people who will copy the ways of the popular group even at the cost of their own identity. People will save their allowances for months toRead More
It is amazing how God can use examples of nature to demonstrate what He says in the Bible. There is abundant water all around. There is enough sunshine and rain to keep water flowing day after day. Yet with all that He provides there are trees that do not take in the water that isRead More
Not many people want gray hair. However when we go through hard times, a gray haired person is one who is sought after the most. These are people who have had life’s experiences both good and bad. They have overcome, avoided and even walked through many difficulties and are alive to tell about it. TheyRead More
There is a saying that the more you love the more it hurts when love is not returned. The more somebody loves, the more of himself he gives. When it is not returned it leaves a void. There is a feeling like something is missing because part of yourself has been given up as anRead More
In our greatest weakness, Christ is the strongest. Our weakness leaves more room for His strength. Only an empty pot can be filled. Only those who give room for God to work will see the results. Those who have everything under control and leave no room for guidance from our Lord will sooner or laterRead More
All that glitters is not gold, as the saying goes. Pyrite is often confused for real gold by even the most intelligent people. They will pan for hours thinking they have a choice find. The disappointment when they discover the truth is devastating. All the long hours and excitement plus telling all their friends isRead More
Sometimes the most precious prayers are said from someone who has cried many tears. They understand. Their compassion and peaceful words are priceless. Genuine love comes from the heart and cannot be bought at any price. It is the same with offerings to our Lord. An offering pleasing to God comes from the heart andRead More