Climbing to High Places

Gwen Smith January 10, 2014Blog, Christian Living, Knowing God by Name, Worship 38 Comments

My husband, Brad, and I celebrated 20 years of marriage last summer 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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Life Is a Tug of War

Gwen Smith January 3, 2014Blog, Christian Living, Devotions, Encouragement, Holy Spirit, Scripture 114 Comments

I grew up in a small town in a big family just outside of Pittsburgh, PA. When I was a little girl, one of the highlights of every summer was going to our family reunion at White Oak Park.

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Best! Story! Ever!

Gwen Smith December 12, 2013Blog, Devotions 3 Comments

A few years ago my family and I went to the movie theatre to see a cute cartoon children’s movie called Tangled. The film is a modern take on the classic story of Rapunzel.

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Ashes to Beauty

Gwen Smith November 8, 2013Blog, Christian Living, Devotions, Knowing God by Name, Prayer, Worship 4 Comments

God’s redemptive grace can restore any life.

In the beginning, at the very moment that rebellion collided with perfection and invaded the hearts of humanity,

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Springs of Living Water

Gwen Smith October 18, 2013Blog, Christian Living, Devotions, Forgiveness, God's Promises, Prayer, Trusting God 9 Comments

Jeremiah was just a youngster when he came to know God and began to work for Him as a prophet. He endured year after year of hard times,

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The Trumpet Game

Gwen Smith October 5, 2013Blog, Christian Living, Devotions, Encouragement, Love, Prayer, Worship 2 Comments

My friend Brad has a little girl named Elizabeth. When Elizabeth was one year old, Brad and his wife taught her some sign language.

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Help Me Choose My New Title

Gwen Smith September 26, 2013Blog, Just For Fun 63 Comments

Hi Friends!

I am about to publish my new songs on an EP and am struggling to determine which title I like best for the project.

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An Undivided Heart

Gwen Smith September 9, 2013Blog, Christian Living, Encouragement, Prayer, Scripture, Worship 4 Comments

Teach me your way, Lord,
that I may rely on your faithfulness;
give me an undivided heart,

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Giving and Gaining

Gwen Smith September 5, 2013Blog, Christian Living, Devotions, Friendship, Giving, Scripture, Worship 16 Comments

I pretty much consider myself to have a black thumb. Charcoal, even. I like plants and genuinely try to keep plants healthy and thriving in my home,

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