by Carol Roberts
It is a high honor that someone would see us as trainable. We start a new job and we are required to sit through orientations. Sometimes there will even be a test. Many times there are probation periods where we are closely monitored by our supervisors and corrected for the mistakes we make. They takeRead More
It’s an interesting fact that the devil must get permission from God to present us with hardships and disappointments. He will never allow more than what we can handle even though occasionally we wonder how we will make it through. These hardships stretch our faith but they also let us know that God has seenRead More
Trees go through times of floods and droughts. If a tree’s roots are firmly planted deeply in fertile soil it continues to produce spring blooms and summer shade. If this same tree is planted on a sloped section of hard land, all water runs off and the tree eventually dies. We are similar to theRead More
Faith is the substance of things hoped for and the evidence of things not seen. This is what the love of Jesus Christ is all about. He is the hope and salvation of all we go through. He saves us and we have an eternity with Him. What about the things we walk through whileRead More
When we come across a large snake on a path we run to a safe place far away from that snake. When we encounter friends who fail us we seek to find friendships in others more deserving of our time. When we disobey God and consequences start to materialize at the worst possible time, thereRead More
Someone hurts you and they hurt bad. You are banned from certain groups for no reason other than someone spread a negative word. You work hard and you deserve to be included just as much as the next person but they will choose to have a vacancy before choosing you. You pray and spend manyRead More
Have you ever met someone who brags all the time? These people boast that they can do everything. When they date they tell their dating partner about all previous dates and how wonderful the treatment they received. There is no way to measure up to all of that when you go out with such aRead More
In any situation we can only do so much. However those of us trusting in Christ will quickly learn that His divine power picks up where we leave off. It is sometimes confusing to see people prosper who give no thoughts to God. It’s hard not to become jealous when many luxurious things fall intoRead More
We have all seen drain pipes that become clogged. These clogs do not happen over night but over a period of time one thing leads to another. After a while it’s hard to get any water to drain at all. It started with one grease spot that attached to the side of the pipe andRead More
When we look around us we see God’s handiwork. This is especially true when we take a stroll outdoors. We see the trees and feel the gentle breeze letting us know He is beside us in a peaceful way. We look to the sky and know God and His angels watch over us at allRead More