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What Do Others See In You?

Gwen Smith August 21, 2018Blog, Christian Living, Devotions, Encouragement, Faith, Love, Priorities, Trusting God, Worship 9 Comments

When I was growing up, ours was on the doorframe between the kitchen and the hall with the red carpet. A vertical trail of penciled dashes and dates that marked the growth of my siblings and I – that eventually got painted over.

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How To Know When To Go

Gwen Smith August 14, 2018Blog, Christian Living, Control, Devotions, Encouragement, Prayer 8 Comments

Ants have been known to ruin a picnic or two, but recently they messed up my beach time and flustered my heart.

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The Power of a Song

Gwen Smith August 7, 2018Blog, Christian Living, Devotions, Worship 400 Comments

Just try to keep my daughter from singing. Go ahead and try. You will fail. She must sing. It’s just her thing.

Some days when I’m writing,

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The Most Powerful Way to Pray

Gwen Smith July 31, 2018Blog 1 Comment

Several years ago, I was on my way home from running errands. As I approached our neighborhood, my cell phone rang.

“Hi, Mom. It’s Kennedy. Where are you?”

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I’m Needy When It Comes to Love

Gwen Smith July 24, 2018Blog 4 Comments

My mom tells a story that when I was a toddler, I used to push my older brother and sister off my dad’s lap so I could cuddle with him all by myself.

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Always Remember This One Truth

Gwen Smith July 17, 2018Blog 25 Comments

Each day brings fresh possibilities and opportunities for us to trust God. As I think of what lies ahead today I’m reminded of a trust lesson God taught me long ago…

Our arms were braided across each other’s and our hands were locked tightly.

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GIVEAWAY: Battle Ready

Gwen Smith July 13, 2018Giveaways 293 Comments

Hey, friend. Happy Friday! It’s GUEST POST and GIVEAWAY day! 🎉

Today my friend KELLY BALARIE is sharing an excerpt from her brand new book, BATTLE READY.

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Why Your Redemption Story Isn’t Yours

Gwen Smith July 10, 2018abortion, Blog, Broken into Beautiful, Confession, Holy Spirit 72 Comments

There is a feature on my cell phone that allows me to decline an incoming call.

There are a thousand reasons why I might choose to hit the “decline” button when my phone rings.

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Who Defines Your Worth?

Gwen Smith July 3, 2018Beauty, Blog, Devotions, Holiness, Trusting God, Value, Worth 43 Comments

Years ago, I bought my daughter a really cute jacket at the mall. It was a hoodie made of a cuddly fabric with cream,

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