Search me. Know me. Show me.

Gwen Smith May 28, 2014Blog, Christian Living, Devotions, Forgiveness, Holy Spirit, Humility, Life Clutter, Trusting God, Worship 55 Comments

A few years ago my mother in law gave me a 12x magnification hand mirror as a part of a gift. She said that she uses hers all the time and expected that I would love it.

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Keep Watch!

Gwen Smith May 23, 2014Blog, Christian Living, Devotions, Temptation 75 Comments

I was really excited that evening because I actually had a fun dinner plan … which is not always the case. There was some grilled chicken left over from dinner the night before,

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Put Your Faith Where Your Action Is

Gwen Smith May 9, 2014Blog, Christian Living, Devotions, Holy Spirit, Worship 5 Comments

I remember a time, back in 1993, when I was swept up in the whimsical world of wedding planning. Every detail mattered. I was excited to be marrying Brad Smith and I wanted our wedding day to be a magical springboard to a life filled with amazing adventures and deep years of God-centered love.

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Are Happy Endings Really Possible?

Gwen Smith May 2, 2014Blog, Christian Living, Devotions, Encouragement, Forgiveness, God's Promises, Grace, Worship, Worth 19 Comments

I love a good story. I love stories filled with drama, mystery, action, honesty, hope, grit, tension, release, passion, restoration, and redemption. My favorite stories,

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Stark Contrast

Gwen Smith April 29, 2014Anger, Blog, Christian Living, Holy Spirit, Worship 28 Comments

It has been a long winter this year and I’m really looking forward to summer. I like it nice and warm, but at times the summer heat can be unbearable – even for a sunshine girl. 

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Challenge: James 4

Gwen Smith April 25, 2014Blog, Christian Living, Comparison, Humility, Scripture 15 Comments

It’s Day 4 of 5 on our journey through the book of James! I hope that as you read, reflect and respond you are growing more in love with our awesome LORD.

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Challenge: James 3

Gwen Smith April 24, 2014Blog, Christian Living, Devotions, Humility, Prayer, Scripture, Wisdom, Worship 30 Comments

It’s Day 3 of 5 on our journey through the book of James! I hope that as you read, reflect and respond you are growing more in love with our awesome LORD.  

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Challenge: James 2

Gwen Smith April 23, 2014Blog, Christian Living, Comparison, Scripture, Worth 51 Comments

Today is DAY 2 of our James Word Challenge! I hope you are loving this time in Scripture as much as I am.

Once again,

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Challenge: James 1

Gwen Smith April 22, 2014Blog, Christian Living, Prayer, Scripture, Worship 66 Comments

Hey friends,

I thought it would be fun to read the book of JAMES together this week. (James is found in the New Testament portion of the Bible).

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