Releasing Secrets, Restoring Hope

Gwen Smith July 24, 2015abortion, Blog, Christian Living, Forgiveness, Grace, Worth 56 Comments

For years my abortion story went untold. It was a secret held tightly by a locked heart – my worst nightmare and darkest memory.

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Friends That Sharpen

Gwen Smith July 7, 2015Blog, Christian Living, Friendship, Giveaways 101 Comments

Whether it’s over a steaming mug of dark roasted coffee, a frilly lunch served at the local sushi restaurant, or a power walk in the wee hours of the morning,

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Boomerang Blessings

Gwen Smith June 25, 2015Blog, Christian Living, Giving, Priorities, Trusting God 49 Comments

I pretty much consider myself to have a black thumb. Charcoal, even. I like plants and genuinely try to keep them healthy and thriving,

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Word Challenge: Colossians 4

Gwen Smith June 4, 2015Blog, Christian Living, Encouragement, Scripture, Worship 31 Comments

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

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Word Challenge: Colossians 3

Gwen Smith June 3, 2015Blog, Christian Living, Encouragement, Scripture 40 Comments

It’s Day 3 of 4 on our journey through the book of Colossians! I hope that as you read, reflect and respond you are growing more in love with our awesome LORD.

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Challenge: Colossians 1

Gwen Smith June 1, 2015Blog, Christian Living, Scripture 141 Comments

Hey friends,

I thought it would be fun to read an entire book of the Bible in this four-day timeframe. So here’s my WORD CHALLENGE for you…

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Running to Win

Gwen Smith May 19, 2015Blog, Christian Living, Devotions, Forgiveness 22 Comments

The year was 2008. The race started out like any other race: runners at the starting line, fans in the stands, excitement and anticipation thick in the air.

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Please Notice Me

Gwen Smith May 7, 2015Anger, Blog, Christian Living, Encouragement, Grace, Love, Parenting, Value, Worth 9 Comments

When our kids were younger, we had gathered as a family around the pull up bar in the upstairs hall to see our oldest son,

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Do You Remember Me?

Gwen Smith April 21, 2015Blog, Christian Living, Devotions, Encouragement, God's Promises, Worth 47 Comments

I’ll be the first to admit that I am a woman who is easily distracted. More times than I care to even discuss.

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