by Carol Roberts
It is much better to spend a few moments being honest with God than many hours of empty praise. God honors a true heart and He welcomes us to express to Him the times we fall short of His glory. There is peace knowing He has accepted us even when we make wrong choices orRead More
We may not have the latest technological advanced cell phone but there are people who still have to walk blocks to use just one telephone. Our shoes may be worn out or out of style but others have no shoes at all. Our faucet may drip but some people have to carry water in bucketsRead More
Troubled waters in life come in many forms. Sometimes these hardships can be unexpected and devastating. Other times it can be one continuous challenge were detours in life must be made just to get around. There are also times when it’s one obstacle after another like ocean waves. We often refer to these times asRead More
There are times when bad things happen to good people. For no reason a good employee gets a bad review when a goof off gets a raving review. Any type of complaint or statement to bring attention to the situation only makes matters worse for the good employee. There are numerous examples where good peopleRead More
Judging others is an action God reserves for Himself yet we all battle our own opinions of others. Each person responds differently to situations since no two people are alike. While a psychologist may consider what is to be normal behavior he/she fails to realize that each person has his own normal. It’s also trueRead More
Most of us want things. We continually look for perks we can receive from stores or benefits offered through the government. Many people play the lottery hoping to win a big jackpot. If we were to get everything we want, what would we do with it? While we may feel good for a short timeRead More
There are numerous sounds we hear each day and each one is an indication of what is going on. The roar of an airplane engine lets us know one is flying overhead. Hammering is a hint someone is building something new or repairing something old. Church choirs bring music that creates worshipful moods. Bands andRead More
It is safe to say that everybody has anger to swell up at certain times. Someone got our promotion and we lost out. Someone wins a competition every time and we lose. Someone grabbed the last slice of cake right in front of us leaving us without any. All of these examples have one thingRead More
With things these days being so much about material things it’s hard to notice the unseen love. We will all have to give an account to God for how we use our time for Him. God will not judge us based on our ownership of the latest cell phone or the number of trophies onRead More
There are examples in the Bible of jealousy and it is never pretty. Able brought an offering from his best lambs and Cain brought crops from his field. The Bible is not clear exactly why Cain’s offering was rejected. It could be that it wasn’t the first fruit but just a fruit. Many suggest thatRead More