Carol Round
After a 30-year teaching career, Carol Round found redirection as a Christian columnist, blogger, author, and inspirational speaker. She is the author of nine books, all available at Amazon.com. (See her website at https://carolaround.com for more information). She enjoys spending time with her grandchildren, working in her yard, volunteering, shooting photos, hiking, going on mission trips and playing with her spoiled rotten dog, Harley.
Living Life on Purpose for God’s Kingdom
“…for it is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill His good purpose”— Philippians 2:13 (NIV).
A recent...
Fullness of Joy is Found in His Presence
“You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore”—Psalm 16:11 (ESV).
I...
Treasured Memories with Jesus Bring Hope
“But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart”—Luke 2:19 (NIV).
A recent morning devotional reminded me of treasured childhood memories....
Give Thanks to God for His Faithfulness
“Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! His faithful love endures forever”—Psalm 136:1 (NLT).
My heart ached for the young woman and her...
Plant a Seed and Watch God Make It Grow
“I planted the seed and Apollos watered it. But God is the one who made the seed grow”— 1 Corinthians 3:6 (ERV).
Reading the directions...
Kindness Should Be Part of Our Stories
“and whatever you do, do it with kindness and love”—1 Corinthians 16:14 (TLB).
Tears streamed down my cheeks as I watched a major news program...
Christ-Like Behavior Reveals Your Identity
“Here is a simple rule of thumb for behavior: Ask yourself what you want people to do for you; then grab the initiative and...
Need to find Rest? Put Jesus on Speed Dial
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest”—Matthew 11:28 (NIV).
Rest. For some, it seems impossible. With...
Change is Possible with God
“Do not conform yourselves to the standards of this world, but let God transform you inwardly by a complete change of your mind. Then...
Our Days are Already Determined
“A person’s days are determined; you have decreed the number of his months and have set limits he cannot exceed”—Job 14:5 (NIV).
On Christmas morning,...
