The Wrestling Match

Gwen Smith July 10, 2015Blog, Devotions, Holy Spirit, Trusting God 27 Comments

It was the end of the school year.  The sun was blazing in the sweltering high 80s with not a hint of shade to be found on the treeless playground. 

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Friends That Sharpen

Gwen Smith July 7, 2015Blog, Christian Living, Friendship, Giveaways 101 Comments

Whether it’s over a steaming mug of dark roasted coffee, a frilly lunch served at the local sushi restaurant, or a power walk in the wee hours of the morning,

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Working Out The Kinks

Gwen Smith June 30, 2015Blog, Confession, Devotions, Forgiveness, Freedom, Grace 118 Comments

I became a watering girl last summer.

Not because my black thumb suddenly turned green, but because my husband had ordered a heap of mulch and I was determined to not have a lame bare patch in the landscaped section of the house.

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Boomerang Blessings

Gwen Smith June 25, 2015Blog, Christian Living, Giving, Priorities, Trusting God 49 Comments

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

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Word Challenge: Colossians 4

Gwen Smith June 4, 2015Blog, Christian Living, Encouragement, Scripture, Worship 31 Comments

It’s Day 4 of 4 on our journey through the book of Colossians! I hope that as you read, reflect and respond you are growing more in love with our awesome LORD.

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Word Challenge: Colossians 3

Gwen Smith June 3, 2015Blog, Christian Living, Encouragement, Scripture 40 Comments

It’s Day 3 of 4 on our journey through the book of Colossians! I hope that as you read, reflect and respond you are growing more in love with our awesome LORD.

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Word Challenge: Colossians 2

Gwen Smith June 2, 2015Blog, Encouragement, Scripture 57 Comments

Today is DAY 2 of our Colossians Word Challenge! I hope you are loving this time in Scripture as much as I am.

Once again,

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Challenge: Colossians 1

Gwen Smith June 1, 2015Blog, Christian Living, Scripture 141 Comments

Hey friends,

I thought it would be fun to read an entire book of the Bible in this four-day timeframe. So here’s my WORD CHALLENGE for you…

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Running to Win

Gwen Smith May 19, 2015Blog, Christian Living, Devotions, Forgiveness 22 Comments

The year was 2008. The race started out like any other race: runners at the starting line, fans in the stands, excitement and anticipation thick in the air.

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