Acknowledging The Battle and Keeping Watch

Gwen Smith August 1, 2017Blog, Faith, Holy Spirit, Prayer, Trials 50 Comments

We need to be fully engaged and alert because our enemy is fierce. You don’t have to wear camo but as a follower of Christ you do need a battle plan.

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When There Is Nothing There

Gwen Smith July 11, 2017Blog, Faith, Prayer 12 Comments

I have a girlfriend who is caught between faith and a hard place. Though she is a committed Christ-follower she struggles to believe God’s promises and feels helpless to the circumstances of her trial.

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Prioritize THIS Above Your List

Gwen Smith October 18, 2016Blog, Christian Living, Fear, Life Clutter, Prayer, Priorities, Strength, Wisdom, Worship 7 Comments

Many of us check off neatly penciled boxes. Some draw lines through the tasks we’ve finished. A select few of us even add things to our lists after we’ve done something that wasn’t on our list … so we can mark it off!

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What To Do When God Says NO

Gwen Smith September 6, 2016Blog, Christian Living, Control, Devotions, Healing, Knowing God by Name, Parenting, Prayer, Trials, Trusting God 66 Comments

A few years ago, I was on my way home from running errands. As I approached our neighborhood, my cell phone rang.

“Hi,

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Who Are You Asking?

Gwen Smith August 24, 2016Blog, Christian Living, Devotions, Holy Spirit, Prayer 104 Comments

Four years ago we installed a new bathroom sink in our downstairs powder room. While I love the way it looks, I have not loved the way it has worked – because the water pressure has been a dreary drizzle.

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I’ll Have What She’s Having!

Gwen Smith July 14, 2016Blog, Christian Living, Comparison, Confession, Control, Devotions, Freedom, Holiness, Prayer, Priorities, Social Media, Temptation, Trusting God, Uncategorized, Worship 53 Comments

It was spring break and we were home. Facebook posts from friends were showcasing sandy beaches, yummy meals, and fancy-schmancy hotel lobbies and pools.

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An Uncluttered Woman

Gwen Smith March 22, 2016Blog, Christian Living, Devotions, Encouragement, Forgiveness, Friendship, Grace, Life Clutter, Prayer, Worship 102 Comments

When I was a little girl, one of my favorite things to do was to twirl in the grass. With arms out stretched,

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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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