Shattered Matters

Gwen Smith December 20, 2016Blog, Encouragement, Fear, Sorrow, Trusting God 126 Comments

 

I’ve been through hard times. I’ve asked the question why on many occasions. I’ve begrudgingly said goodbye to family and friends in order to say hello to strangers and scary new places.

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GIVEAWAY: I Know His Name

Gwen Smith December 16, 2016Blog, Giveaways, Healing, Knowing God by Name, Parenting, Trials 164 Comments

HAPPY FRIDAY!

It’s time for a FRIEND FEATURE and GIVEAWAY that I’m beyond excited to share with you!

I’m honored to introduce you to WENDY BLIGHT.

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GIVEAWAY: A Different Kind of Love

Gwen Smith December 2, 2016Blog, Christmas, Giveaways, Love 171 Comments

YAY! IT’S FRIDAY!

As most of you know, I’m now occasionally sharing FRIDAY FAVORITES & FRIEND FEATURES that are filled with fun giveaways and goodies. Today is a friend feature and giveaway!

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Beware of This Invisible Competition!

Gwen Smith November 29, 2016Blog, Christian Living, Confession, Devotions, Holiness, Social Media, Temptation, Wisdom 19 Comments

As Christian believers, we are called to live set-apart lives. To be holy as God is holy (Leviticus 19:2, 1 Thessalonians 4:7).

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Make Every Effort To Do THIS

Gwen Smith November 22, 2016Blog, Christian Living, Confession, Devotions, Faith, Forgiveness, Freedom, Holiness, Holy Spirit, Humility, Priorities, Social Media 2 Comments

I’ve got lots of opinions, not gonna lie. You do too, right? I’ll go even one step further by assuming that your opinions and my opinions are not perfectly in synch.

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GIVEAWAY: Get Yourself Organized For Christmas

Gwen Smith November 18, 2016Blog, Giveaways, Priorities, Uncategorized 100 Comments

HAPPY, HAPPY FRIDAY!

I mentioned a few weeks ago that I’m occasionally going to be sharing FRIDAY FAVORITES & FRIEND FEATURES that will be filled with fun giveaways and goodies that you’re gonna love!

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When Grace Is Complicated

Gwen Smith November 8, 2016Blog 105 Comments

A few summers ago, I became a watering girl. Now, most sunny days often begin with the garden hose in hand. And I love it.

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Should You Strive For Greatness?

Gwen Smith November 3, 2016Blog, Christian Living, Comparison, Confession, Devotions, Encouragement, Holiness, Humility, I Want It All, Social Media, Wisdom 21 Comments

In my spare time, I help coach our high school volleyball team. Let me rephrase that, because I do not have spare time.

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When Mercy Meets Messy

Gwen Smith November 1, 2016Blog, Broken into Beautiful, Confession, Devotions, Encouragement, Forgiveness, Freedom, Grace, Worth 16 Comments

A four-year-old girl was overheard reciting the Lord’s Prayer, “and forgive us our trash baskets, as we forgive those who pass trash against us.” When I first heard that story,

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