GIVEAWAY: Growing Up Social

Gwen Smith September 9, 2014Blog, Christian Living, Parenting, Social Media, Technology 39 Comments

Hi Friends!

One of my new bloggy missions is to let you know when I come across new books, CDs, or products that I believe will bless and encourage you.

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Red Lipstick

Gwen Smith August 22, 2014Blog, Christian Living, Devotions, Forgiveness 27 Comments

When my three children were young, it was a challenge to keep track of where they were at all times.  My husband and I baby proofed the house as best we could,

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Between the Waves and Sunshine

Gwen Smith July 31, 2014Beauty, Blog, Christian Living, Just For Fun, Trusting God 4 Comments

I’m not a very good rester. Even on vacation… which is where I am now. My gang and I are at the beach and yet my mind still swirls with all that needs to be done.

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Set Apart Living, Part 2

Gwen Smith July 28, 2014Anger, Blog, Christian Living, Confession, Devotions, Encouragement, Forgiveness, Holiness, Holy Spirit, Prayer 19 Comments

In my last post, we began to talk about how to live a set-apart life.  We looked at our e-lives, the time we spend on computers,

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Set Apart Living, Part 1

Gwen Smith July 25, 2014Blog, Christian Living, Holy Spirit, Wisdom, Worship 6 Comments

As Christian believers, we are called to live set-apart lives. To be holy as God is holy. To be in the world, but not of the world. God is the source of all holiness,

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Finding Perfect Love

Gwen Smith June 13, 2014Blog, Devotions, Encouragement, God's Promises, Grace, Love, Scripture, Worth 8 Comments

All three of my kids are both sweet and sour on a regular basis… as are all of us. Depends on the minute. Depends on the day.

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Search me. Know me. Show me.

Gwen Smith May 28, 2014Blog, Christian Living, Devotions, Forgiveness, Holy Spirit, Humility, Life Clutter, Trusting God, Worship 55 Comments

A few years ago my mother in law gave me a 12x magnification hand mirror as a part of a gift. She said that she uses hers all the time and expected that I would love it.

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Keep Watch!

Gwen Smith May 23, 2014Blog, Christian Living, Devotions, Temptation 75 Comments

I was really excited that evening because I actually had a fun dinner plan … which is not always the case. There was some grilled chicken left over from dinner the night before,

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Put Your Faith Where Your Action Is

Gwen Smith May 9, 2014Blog, Christian Living, Devotions, Holy Spirit, Worship 5 Comments

I remember a time, back in 1993, when I was swept up in the whimsical world of wedding planning. Every detail mattered. I was excited to be marrying Brad Smith and I wanted our wedding day to be a magical springboard to a life filled with amazing adventures and deep years of God-centered love.

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