Learning to Breathe

Gwen Smith February 2, 2016Blog, Christian Living, Devotions, fasting, Prayer, Scripture, Worship 113 Comments

Before our first child was born, my husband and I took a series of classes to prepare us for childbirth. I vividly remember being told by my Lamaze instructor that while in labor,

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Be My Portion, Part 2

Gwen Smith January 21, 2016Blog, Christian Living, Devotions, Prayer, Temptation, Trusting God, Worship 50 Comments

I sometimes run to God as if He’s a celestial Wal-Mart purposed to satisfy my every want.

Change my family.

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Be My Portion, Part 1

Gwen Smith January 20, 2016Blog, Christian Living, Devotions, Encouragement, Fear, God's Promises, Trusting God, Worry 107 Comments

“The Lord is my portion,” says my soul, “therefore I will hope in him.” (Lamentations 3:24, ESV)

I am a lot of things,

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Trusting God Right Where You Are

Gwen Smith January 6, 2016Blog, Faith, Fear, Freedom, Trials, Trusting God 52 Comments

Every New Year brings fresh possibilities and opportunities for us to trust God. As I think of all that lies ahead 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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Is a Merry Christmas Really What We’re After?

Gwen Smith December 18, 2015Blog, Christmas, Holiness, Priorities, Social Media, Worship, Worship 4 Comments

On the night that divinity merged with fleshy humanity as Jesus came on the scene in a stable, things of earth were shaken and stirred with fresh glory and awesome wonder.

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When Grief Runs Deep

Gwen Smith December 14, 2015Blog, Devotions, Encouragement, Fear, Grief, Healing, Sorrow, Trials 4 Comments

I read the text in horror and disbelief.

How could he be gone? He was the picture of potential. So much going for him. He had been through so many challenges and had come so far.

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What to do When Days Are Dark

Gwen Smith December 2, 2015Blog, Christian Living, Encouragement, Faith, Focus, Scripture, Trials, Trusting God 9 Comments

I was in Illinois. My husband was in North Carolina. I am usually the video girl, but Brad stepped up to film our daughter’s volleyball tournament since I couldn’t be there.

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Fact or Fiction?

Gwen Smith December 1, 2015Blog, Christian Living, Evangelism, Faith, Grace 27 Comments

There is a tale told of the great English actor Macready. An eminent preacher once said to him: “I wish you would explain to me something.”

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Do The Things You Did

Gwen Smith November 20, 2015Blog, Christian Living, Confession, Devotions, Encouragement, Freedom, Grace, Holiness, Holy Spirit, Humility, Prayer, Worship 176 Comments

I watched a movie about the end times that left me longing for a few answers. So I grabbed my Bible and sat to read from the book of Revelation.

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