What’s Really Behind Your Restlessness?

Gwen Smith August 11, 2020Blog, Comparison, Confession, contentment, Relationships, Rest, Trusting God 13 Comments

It’s recorded in the book of Genesis that at the dawn of creation God made the heavens and the earth, separated light from darkness, and that everything was good.

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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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Stop Doubting Your Value, Part Two

Gwen Smith September 19, 2017Beauty, Blog, Comparison, Devotions, Encouragement, Fear, Freedom, I Want It All 2 Comments

In part one of this post, we looked at the doubts and insecurities that cause us to question our significance and value. We also examined the Biblical truth that validates both.

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Should You Strive For Greatness?

Gwen Smith November 3, 2016Blog, Christian Living, Comparison, Confession, Devotions, Encouragement, Holiness, Humility, I Want It All, Social Media, Wisdom 21 Comments

In my spare time, I help coach our high school volleyball team. Let me rephrase that, because I do not have spare time.

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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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The Comparing Game

Gwen Smith March 18, 2016Blog, Christian Living, Comparison, Temptation, Worth 57 Comments

We live in a competitive world. The pressures to be thin, beautiful, fit, smart, sexy, funny, rich, and popular trap us in a relentless vise-grip.

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Measuring Up

Gwen Smith January 9, 2015Beauty, Blog, Christian Living, Comparison, Confession, Control, Devotions, Freedom, Healing, Life Clutter, Temptation, Trusting God, Value, Worth 35 Comments

My friend Denise has got the whole beauty package going on. She’s tall, slender, athletic, bright, and funny. To know her is to love her.

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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 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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