More Strength Less Stress, Please!

Gwen Smith September 24, 2019Blog, Christian Living, Devotions, Encouragement, Life Clutter, Prayer, Trusting God, Worship 3 Comments

There is a scene in the whimsical and quirky film The Princess Bride in which some bad guys were chasing the movie’s two main characters, Buttercup and Wesley.

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Living Out Love

Gwen Smith September 3, 2019Blog, Christian Living, Love, Parenting 4 Comments

I had been reading through the book of Luke and freshly looking at how Jesus interacted with people. How he responded to their interruptions. How he reacted to their pain.

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When Panic Grips You

Gwen Smith August 20, 2019Blog, Christian Living, I Want It All, Peace 9 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. Sigh. I would love to say that the detail-oriented-woman in me rocks my days,

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Where Are You Looking?

Gwen Smith June 11, 2019Blog, Christian Living, Comparison 19 Comments

It was Corrie Ten Boom who said, “If you look at the world, you’ll be distressed. If you look within, you’ll be depressed. If you look at God,

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Quit Fighting Your Own Battles

Gwen Smith June 4, 2019Blog, Christian Living, Devotions, Faith, Holy Spirit, Prayer 5 Comments

Be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. (Ephesians 6:10, NIV)

In his letter to the believers in Ephesus, the apostle Paul talked straight about the spiritual battle of faith.

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I Can’t Tie a Pretty Bow on This One

Gwen Smith April 30, 2019Blog, Broken into Beautiful, Christian Living, Faith 1 Comment

My hubs and I are obsessed with the TV show Person of Interest. The plot is fast-paced, and features two main characters, John Reese and Mr.

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Evidence of God’s Love

Gwen Smith April 23, 2019Blog, Christian Living, Devotions, Holy Spirit, Love, Scripture, Worship Leave a Comment

Our hotel room had a small balcony that overlooked the swimming pool. Early one lazy vacation morning, I grabbed my journal, Bible, and a fresh cup of coffee then headed to the balcony for some quiet time.

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Get Over Yourself, Already!

Gwen Smith March 26, 2019Blog, Christian Living 81 Comments

Years ago I worked with a woman in Nashville named Cindy. She was a no-nonsense publisher for a major music company. Each month she listened to the songs I wrote and gave honest,

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Permission to Speak Freely

Gwen Smith March 12, 2019Blog, Christian Living, Devotions, Prayer, Scripture 19 Comments

I like to filter things. Get the junk out. Keep it pure. I have a filter for water on my counter and on my refrigerator. I replace them regularly.

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