Measuring Up

Gwen Smith January 9, 2015Beauty, Blog, Christian Living, Comparison, Confession, Control, Devotions, Freedom, Healing, Life Clutter, Temptation, Trusting God, Value, Worth 35 Comments

My friend Denise has got the whole beauty package going on. She’s tall, slender, athletic, bright, and funny. To know her is to love her.

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Can You Really Hug a Porcupine?

Gwen Smith January 1, 2015abortion, Blog, Christian Living, Devotions, Encouragement, God's Promises, Grief, Healing, Prayer, Trials, Trusting God, Worship 62 Comments

Several years ago I bought a box of Cheerios that came with a free children’s book. The little book that came with the O’s had a darling and oh-so-prickly little varmint on the front cover.

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Best of 2014 for Your Best 2015

Gwen Smith January 1, 2015Blog, Christian Living, Devotions, Encouragement Leave a Comment

Growth * Depth * Impact
How can each of these words represent your 2015? 

Happy New Year!

One of the greatest things about a new year is the positivity of a clean slate.

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I Need Rest

Gwen Smith December 26, 2014Blog, Devotions, Prayer, Worship 62 Comments

I spin plates. Not real plates. Metaphorical plates. I spin lots of plates at the same time and I multi-task. This is both a blessing and a curse in my life.

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God Make You Mighty, Girlfriend!

Gwen Smith December 22, 2014Beauty, Blog, Encouragement, Fear, Forgiveness, Freedom, Friendship, God's Promises, Grace, Strength, Worship 39 Comments

The Family Life Today radio show once featured an author named Ace Collins who wrote a historical book about Christmas carols.

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Taming The Evil YES Monster

Gwen Smith December 10, 2014Blog, Christian Living, Confession, Control, Devotions, Encouragement, Freedom, Life Clutter, Prayer, Strength, Worship 36 Comments

Have you ever bitten off more than you could chew?

Have you ever said, “Sure, I’ll be glad to do that!” when you should have said,

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Dots and Circles

Gwen Smith December 2, 2014Blog, Confession, Control, Devotions, Life Clutter, Priorities 22 Comments

I once listened to a talk on the foundations of contemporary discipleship given by scholar and apologist Ravi Zacharias. Toward the end of his lecture,

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Unshakable Peace

Gwen Smith November 14, 2014Blog, Christian Living, Control, Devotions, Encouragement, Fear, Prayer, Trusting God 245 Comments

Susan lived “the good life.” One filled with prosperity and love. For years, she and her husband owned a thriving business that allowed them and their children to be surrounded with beautiful material things.

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When Your Hurt is Heavy

Gwen Smith October 31, 2014Blog, Devotions, Encouragement, Grace, Healing, Prayer, Sorrow, Strength, Trusting God, Worry, Worship 114 Comments

I had a painful phone conversation with a girlfriend recently. She was heavy with hurt. Spiritually paralyzed by circumstances. Her faith has been greatly challenged and weakened.

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