Are Happy Endings Really Possible?

Gwen Smith May 2, 2014Blog, Christian Living, Devotions, Encouragement, Forgiveness, God's Promises, Grace, Worship, Worth 19 Comments

I love a good story. I love stories filled with drama, mystery, action, honesty, hope, grit, tension, release, passion, restoration, and redemption. My favorite stories,

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Stark Contrast

Gwen Smith April 29, 2014Anger, Blog, Christian Living, Holy Spirit, Worship 28 Comments

It has been a long winter this year and I’m really looking forward to summer. I like it nice and warm, but at times the summer heat can be unbearable – even for a sunshine girl. 

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Challenge: James 4

Gwen Smith April 25, 2014Blog, Christian Living, Comparison, Humility, Scripture 15 Comments

It’s Day 4 of 5 on our journey through the book of James! I hope that as you read, reflect and respond you are growing more in love with our awesome LORD.

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Challenge: James 3

Gwen Smith April 24, 2014Blog, Christian Living, Devotions, Humility, Prayer, Scripture, Wisdom, Worship 30 Comments

It’s Day 3 of 5 on our journey through the book of James! I hope that as you read, reflect and respond you are growing more in love with our awesome LORD.  

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Challenge: James 2

Gwen Smith April 23, 2014Blog, Christian Living, Comparison, Scripture, Worth 51 Comments

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

Once again,

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Challenge: James 1

Gwen Smith April 22, 2014Blog, Christian Living, Prayer, Scripture, Worship 66 Comments

Hey friends,

I thought it would be fun to read the book of JAMES together this week. (James is found in the New Testament portion of the Bible).

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When Love Trumps Anger

Gwen Smith April 18, 2014Anger, Blog, Christian Living, Devotions, Encouragement, Forgiveness, Love 26 Comments

“I’m a terrible mom!”

Do you ever say these words? I do. I did that day. The day I was working in my office,

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This Is The Week

Gwen Smith April 17, 2014Blog, Christian Living, Devotions, Forgiveness, God's Promises, Grace, Grief, Love, Prayer, Sorrow, Trusting God, Worship 14 Comments

Earlier this week I quieted down in a place of reflection and considered the magnitude of Holy Week in light of Jesus. This prayer was my journaled response:

THIS IS THE WEEK,

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Eyes on the Prize

Gwen Smith March 21, 2014Blog, Christian Living, Devotions, Encouragement, Love, Trusting God, Value, Worship, Worth 84 Comments

When my daughter Kennedy was four years old she played on a pee-wee soccer team. We signed her up in hopes that she would have a fun outlet for her overflowing,

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