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The Beauty of His Presence

Gwen Smith May 5, 2020Blog, Broken into Beautiful, Faith, Forgiveness, Freedom, Gratitude, Love, Peace, Worship, Worship 12 Comments

Sometimes I don’t feel like going to church.

Yeah, I know. I’m probably not supposed to admit that. But it’s true.

Even still, it’s amazing how my heart shifts once I’ve positioned myself in His presence.

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Desperate for Shade

Gwen Smith April 28, 2020Blog, Broken into Beautiful, Christian Living, Encouragement, Perspective, Prayer, Strength, Trials, Trusting God, Worship 80 Comments

The sun’s intensity pushed me toward any shaded spot I could find.

We were just south of the Judean desert, close to the Dead Sea, in Israel.

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Context Matters

Gwen Smith April 21, 2020Christian Living, Faith, Peace, Perspective, Prayer, Rest, Worship 21 Comments

“I got a call back!”

This statement can mean different things to different people depending on the context. To an actor or actress, this is a declaration of excitement that stirs up dreams,

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Will You Pout or Praise?

Gwen Smith April 14, 2020Blog, Faith, Trials, Trusting God 122 Comments

Trials can lead us to a greater dependency on God and a deeper trust in His sovereignty if we let them.

I’m reminded that in every situation I come to a crossroad and have a choice: I can pout or I can praise.

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A Good Friday Reflection: Our Sacred Substitution

Gwen Smith April 10, 2020Blog, Broken into Beautiful, Easter, Forgiveness, Freedom, Good Friday, Healing, Love, Peace, Sacrifice 112 Comments

All who pause for reflection and allow their hearts to wander in wonder down the Way of Suffering feel the darkness of this day in history. Good Friday was anything but good – yet,

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Why Holiness Matters

Gwen Smith April 7, 2020Blog, Christian Living, Confession, Holiness, Worship 11 Comments

When I think about the books in the Bible that encourage and inspire me, the Old Testament book of Leviticus would rank near the bottom. Not kidding. It’s a tough read.

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Gaining a Fresh Perspective

Gwen Smith March 31, 2020Beauty, Blog, Confession, contentment, Encouragement, Life Clutter, Perspective, Trials, Trusting God 6 Comments

My husband, Brad, and I celebrated 20 years of marriage by taking a trip to several cities, far away. We planned our days and painstakingly plotted touring strategies in order to see the sites,

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Can We Really Trust God?

Gwen Smith March 24, 2020Blog, Grief, Healing, Scripture, Trials, Trusting God 99 Comments

Several years ago I bought a box of Cheerios that came with a free children’s book. The little book that came with the O’s had a darling and oh-so-prickly little varmint on the front cover.

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The Rest You Really Need

Gwen Smith March 17, 2020Abiding, Blog, Peace, Prayer, Rest, Strength 20 Comments

I had just arrived at my favorite coffee shop. As I opened the door, the smell of freshly brewed java greeted me and filled my creative mind with possibilities.

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