Finding Strength in Life’s Firestorms

Gwen Smith October 9, 2015Blog, Christian Living, Devotions, Encouragement, Life Clutter, Prayer, Trusting God, Worship 9 Comments

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

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A Soul Poured Out

Gwen Smith October 6, 2015Blog, Christian Living, Devotions, Humility, Prayer, Trusting God, Worship 179 Comments

The Old Testament book of Samuel introduces us to Hannah: a godly woman who had some serious problems.  Her problems weren’t brief and they weren’t simple. 

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Reaching for the Real

Gwen Smith September 29, 2015Blog, Christian Living, Devotions, Encouragement, Strength, Worship, Worship 18 Comments

The mug in my hand was filled with warm, dark roasted incentive. I cozied in on my favorite couch corner, breathing in the quiet. Settling my heart before the all-loving One,

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Have You Ever Been Paralyzed by Problems?

Gwen Smith September 24, 2015Blog, Christian Living, Confession, Devotions, Encouragement, Fear, Forgiveness, Friendship, Healing, Prayer, Trials 36 Comments

I love Scripture’s account of when Jesus healed a paralyzed man. Those of us who grew up in Sunday school know it well.

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A Fresh Brewed Faith

Gwen Smith September 21, 2015Blog, Christian Living, Devotions, Encouragement, Prayer, Trusting God, Worship 23 Comments

Every morning I walk straight to the coffee pot and push the ON button. I’m a total coffee girl. I like a piping-hot,

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Yes and Amen

Gwen Smith September 15, 2015Blog, Devotions, God's Promises 309 Comments

  

When my son, Preston, was in sixth grade he chose to plant spinach for his science fair project.

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What’s Your Ultimate?

Gwen Smith September 11, 2015Blog, Christian Living, Devotions, Scripture, Worship 32 Comments

My heart plays ping-pong. It shifts focus from one affection to another faster than you can say, “Squirrel!” I have never been diagnosed with ADD or ADHD – or any other condition with scary capitol letters – but I’ve surely been known to major on some minors in my day.

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Do You Struggle With Sleepy Faith Syndrome?

Gwen Smith August 18, 2015Blog, Christian Living, Confession, Devotions, I Want It All 31 Comments

The first time I went to a drive-in theatre I was about six years old. The motion pictures on the reel that night were not just exciting – they were epic.

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Born To Be Wild, Part 2

Gwen Smith August 12, 2015Blog, Christian Living, Devotions, Encouragement, Forgiveness, God's Promises, Grace, Healing, Holy Spirit, Love, Value, Worship, Worth 158 Comments

Yesterday we visited the story of an unlikely champion: a racehorse named Seabiscuit. He was too small, the jockey was too big and blind in one eye – and yet,

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