About That Whole Control Thing

Gwen Smith August 9, 2016Beauty, Blog, Christian Living, Confession, Control, Devotions, Encouragement, Fear, Holy Spirit, Life Clutter, Trusting God, Wisdom 475 Comments

I had been out of town at an event. Gone just one night. While I was away, my then eight-year-old daughter, Kennedy, had spent the night at her girlfriend Catherine’s house.

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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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When God’s Agenda Trumps Yours

Gwen Smith February 27, 2015Blog, Control, Devotions, Encouragement, Fear, Freedom, Friendship, Grace, Holy Spirit, Life Clutter, Love, Priorities, Trusting God 26 Comments

God used a crockpot that day.

Not mine – hers.

Her: the casual friend I ran into at the grocery store who looked put together on the outside but was pulled apart on the inside by a heart-wound that dripped of fear,

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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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Taming The Evil YES Monster

Gwen Smith December 10, 2014Blog, Christian Living, Confession, Control, Devotions, Encouragement, Freedom, Life Clutter, Prayer, Strength, Worship 36 Comments

Have you ever bitten off more than you could chew?

Have you ever said, “Sure, I’ll be glad to do that!” when you should have said,

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Dots and Circles

Gwen Smith December 2, 2014Blog, Confession, Control, Devotions, Life Clutter, Priorities 22 Comments

I once listened to a talk on the foundations of contemporary discipleship given by scholar and apologist Ravi Zacharias. Toward the end of his lecture,

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Unshakable Peace

Gwen Smith November 14, 2014Blog, Christian Living, Control, Devotions, Encouragement, Fear, Prayer, Trusting God 245 Comments

Susan lived “the good life.” One filled with prosperity and love. For years, she and her husband owned a thriving business that allowed them and their children to be surrounded with beautiful material things.

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A Choice That Changes Everything

Gwen Smith September 29, 2014Blog, Christian Living, Control, Devotions, Fear, God's Promises, Trusting God 145 Comments

My husband and I were in a waiting period. His company had gone through a merger and was collapsing positions and territories, which left his employment in jeopardy.

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