You Have to Start Somewhere

Richard Roberts Several years ago, Lindsay and I were preaching in a church in Denver. The sanctuary was filled and in the audience, on the front row, was a woman in a wheelchair. While I was praying, I looked at her and said, “Ma’am, if all you can do is move a...

A Whole Person

From the archives of Oral Roberts I once read a story of a well-known entertainer who traveled to several foreign countries where he entertained children in hospitals. In one hospital, he wondered aloud why the children had to suffer. A man said, “I guess it’s God’s...

A True Friend

Lindsay Roberts I believe God sends us friends. They are gifts from Him. How do you know if you have a true friend? A true friend stands by you, lifts you up, and encourages you. I’m thinking of one particular time when I was extremely overworked. I started to feel...

Try Again

Richard Roberts I believe God places His dreams in our hearts, and He wants to help us fulfill them. Do you have a dream in your heart that has almost died because something happened that devastated you? No matter what has happened in your past, don’t lose hope. Try...

The Tender Shepherd

From the archives of Evelyn Roberts There is a famous painting by R. Hook which portrays Christ as the Good Shepherd. The strong, manly shepherd is leading His flock through a narrow valley with sheer cliffs on both sides. The sheep appear to be calm, and some are...