Gwen Smith, Author at Gwen Smith

Trusting God Right Where You Are

Gwen Smith December 14, 2021Blog 7 Comments

Each day brings fresh possibilities and opportunities for us to trust God. As I think of what lies ahead today and in the upcoming new year, I’m reminded of a lesson God taught me years ago through a team building exercise called the Trust Fall…

Our arms were braided across each other’s,

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From the Cradle to the Cross

Gwen Smith December 7, 2021Blog 1 Comment

The story of Christmas is familiar. Many of us can recite verses and sing choruses that recap the holy day without so much as a second thought. It’s said that familiarity breeds contempt – so I wonder.

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The Hope You Need

Gwen Smith November 30, 2021Blog 1 Comment

My son Hunter had been having pain in his left elbow. He mentioned it to my husband and I casually but didn’t make a big deal about it initially.

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Don’t Miss This

Gwen Smith November 23, 2021Beauty, Blog, Worship 3 Comments

A few years ago, I was invited to speak and sing in Tennessee at a women’s event. To my delight, my daughter Kennedy was able to join me.

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A House Full of Holy

Gwen Smith November 16, 2021Blog 3 Comments

After lightning struck and the fire destroyed seventy percent of my home, we rebuilt. Every item seared, soaked and smoked was lifted and sifted. Ashes were removed. All things broken and tattered were excavated and evaluated in pursuit of total renewal and restoration.

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You’ve Got a Friend in Me

Gwen Smith November 2, 2021Blog, Friendship 1 Comment

I’ve heard it said that in the cookie of life, friends are the chocolate chips. This rings true in my life. I’m thankful to have girlfriends that hit their knees when I hit a wall.

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The Power of Quiet

Gwen Smith October 26, 2021Abiding, Blog, Christian Living, Peace, Perspective, Prayer, Prayer, Priorities, Rest, Strength, Worship, Worship 3 Comments

There are times when laundry takes over my house. Piles build up, though I try to stay on top of them. Many of the clothes are clean and even folded,

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Learning to Breathe

Gwen Smith October 19, 2021Anxiety, Blog, Faith, Trials, Trusting God 1 Comment

Before our first child was born, Brad and I took a series of classes to prepare us for childbirth. My Lamaze instructor told us I would need to breathe through each contraction while in labor.

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Jesus, Take the Whole Car

Gwen Smith October 12, 2021Blog 2 Comments

One of the things we’ve always done at dinnertime as a family is a daily recap. Simple stuff: we talk through the things that happened that day. When my kids were in elementary school,

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