I’m Right Here

Gwen Smith January 19, 2018Blog, Christian Living, Control, Devotions, Encouragement, Fear, God's Promises, Grief, Healing, Holy Spirit, Knowing God by Name, Love, Parenting, Prayer, Sorrow, Strength, Trials, Trusting God, Worry 62 Comments

While walking into the opening session of a marriage conference that we had been looking forward to his cell phone rang. He answered the call and we took our seats.

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Experiencing God’s Strength in Your Struggle

Gwen Smith January 17, 2018Blog, Christian Living, Devotions, Encouragement, Knowing God by Name, Prayer, Strength, Trusting God, Uncategorized, Worry 43 Comments

I will never forget how the movie The Wizard of Oz lingered in my heart for days after I first saw it. I was just a child like the heroine Dorothy,

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GIVEAWAY: I Am Loved

Gwen Smith January 12, 2018Giveaways 910 Comments

Hi, Friend! Happy Friday! Today’s Guest Post and Giveaway is wonderful… for so many reasons. My special friend WENDY BLIGHT is sharing from her new Bible study on 1 John,

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A Love That Stays

Gwen Smith January 9, 2018Blog, Devotions, Encouragement, Faith, God's Promises, Holiness, Love 6 Comments

I had taken a few pictures with what I call my “big girl camera.” You know, the kind with a lens that adjusts to things near and far,

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It’s No Small Thing

Gwen Smith January 2, 2018Blog, Christian Living, Devotions, Encouragement, Humility, Prayer, Priorities, Worship, Worship 53 Comments

A friend sent this text: “I thought of you when I read Numbers 16:9 today!”

Does it seem a small thing to you that the God of Israel has chosen you from among all the people of Israel to be near Him as you serve in the Lord’s tabernacle and to stand before the people to minister to them?

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When God Says Go

Gwen Smith December 26, 2017Blog, Christian Living, Devotions, Encouragement, Faith, Fear, Trusting God 71 Comments

We see a vibrant example of courage and obedience in the book and life of Joshua. He served humbly and faithfully in the shadow of Moses until the Lord took Moses home and chose Joshua to be the next leader His people.

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More Than a Merry Christmas

Gwen Smith December 19, 2017Blog, Christmas, Focus, Giving, Grace, Holiness, Peace, Worship 77 Comments

But Mary treasured up all these things, pondering them in her heart. (Luke 2:19)

On the night that divinity merged with fleshy humanity as Jesus came on the scene in a stable,

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GIVEAWAY: Hello Mornings

Gwen Smith December 15, 2017Blog, Giveaways, Value 422 Comments

Oh my word, friend, you’re going to love today’s GUEST POST and GIVEAWAY! My friend KAT LEE wrote a new book called HELLO MORNINGS, and this excerpt is about to bring you a word.

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A Promise About Panic

Gwen Smith December 12, 2017Blog 35 Comments

I recently got to the bottom of my favorite liquid foundation. I wanted to make sure it was completely used up before I bought a new one because it’s pretty pricey.

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