This Is Really Happening…

Gwen Smith May 31, 2018Blog, Parenting, Trusting God, Worship 11 Comments

Hey friends!

I wanted to pop in with a quick personal update. (Since we do life together.) 🌸

My son Hunter is graduating from high school tomorrow and I can’t begin to tell you how many thoughts and emotions I’ve got swirling in my mama heart.

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It’s No Small Thing

Gwen Smith January 2, 2018Blog, Christian Living, Devotions, Encouragement, Humility, Prayer, Priorities, Worship, Worship 53 Comments

A friend sent this text: “I thought of you when I read Numbers 16:9 today!”

Does it seem a small thing to you that the God of Israel has chosen you from among all the people of Israel to be near Him as you serve in the Lord’s tabernacle and to stand before the people to minister to them?

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More Than a Merry Christmas

Gwen Smith December 19, 2017Blog, Christmas, Focus, Giving, Grace, Holiness, Peace, Worship 77 Comments

But Mary treasured up all these things, pondering them in her heart. (Luke 2:19)

On the night that divinity merged with fleshy humanity as Jesus came on the scene in a stable,

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Don’t Miss The Beautiful

Gwen Smith December 5, 2017Beauty, Blog, Christian Living, Confession, Devotions, Life Clutter, Priorities, Worship 9 Comments

Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith. (Hebrews 12:2a, NIV)

A few years ago I was invited to speak and sing in Tennessee at a women’s event.

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Unsearchable Greatness

Gwen Smith November 21, 2017Blog, Devotions, Worship 43 Comments

I fell in love with my husband half-my-life ago, yet with twenty four years of marriage under our belt, there are still moments that I shake my head and wonder,

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Something Beautiful

Gwen Smith June 22, 2017Blog, Christian Living, Devotions, Giving, Worship 20 Comments

I am completely crazy about cool jewelry, so when the Lord prompted me to take off my favorite necklace and give it to the woman who had just admired it,

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Of Thrones and Kings and Royal Things

Gwen Smith June 6, 2017Blog, Devotions, Freedom, Holiness, Knowing God by Name, Royalty, Worship 117 Comments

It was shockingly early when the alarm clock invaded my dreams, screaming at me to wake up that morning. Even the sun was still sleeping as I rose.

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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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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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