by Carol Roberts
We all have enemies. These are people who are out to get us for no reason at all. They either don’t like our looks or we have something they want or we were noticed by someone they idolize. There are numerous reasons why people do not like us and it is their privilege to chooseRead More
As we walk with our Lord He continually conforms us into His likeness. He slowly changes our way of thinking into more of a heavenly mind. Unfortunately He uses rejections sometimes to bring our focus from the things desired to Him. Serious rejections bring up a variety of emotions; jealousy, anger, retaliation, self hate orRead More
A child cannot wait to get home to show a good report card to a loving daddy. On the other hand that same child cannot wait to get home to show a failing mark to the same daddy wanting comfort and instruction. It’s all about love. At any time and in any condition a lovingRead More
Pride is something to avoid at all costs because it pumps people up higher than God. It brings attention to human efforts where others become focused on the person and not God Who gave them the talents. This type of pride is very selfish. There is a pride that is acceptable and that is toRead More
God knows motives behind every act. Therefore we are to trust God when things do not work out the way we hoped. A salesman will spend all day working up a quote for a bid yet lose the contract. He later learns the contract was already awarded and he spent hours on something that wasRead More
Jesus is our Rock and our Foundation on which we stand. He is our comforter, our help in all things. It does not matter the type of trouble, how long or how complex He is always there. Troubles will come. Many times it seems there is no end because this person, thing or place hasRead More
A small boy and his dad were walking through the mall. They paused for a moment to speak to a lady whom they both knew. The boy lifted up a goldfish in a tied plastic bag to the lady and with the most precious smile stated that they had just bought a goldfish. There wasRead More
There are multitudes of graves of soldiers who either died in battle or passed away later in life after serving in the military. Each man or woman buried beneath these markers represent a person who cared. Their service was given with us in mind. Their own lives were put aside so they could follow commandsRead More
Jesus is referred to as the Good Shepherd and also the Lamb of God. In many cultures a shepherd is regarded as a low paying occupation and thought of as lowly. It’s amazing how God can take the least of all things and make them the greatest. It is at the lowest point in ourRead More
Our Lord inhabits the praises of His people. When large crowds gather to sing praises and play musical instruments honoring our Lord, He is present. Many churches have choirs and orchestras. There is something special about talents coming together to create a joyful noise unto our Lord. The more voices in the choir the moreRead More