Keep Watch!

Gwen Smith May 23, 2014Blog, Christian Living, Devotions, Temptation 75 Comments

I was really excited that evening because I actually had a fun dinner plan … which is not always the case. There was some grilled chicken left over from dinner the night before,

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Put Your Faith Where Your Action Is

Gwen Smith May 9, 2014Blog, Christian Living, Devotions, Holy Spirit, Worship 5 Comments

I remember a time, back in 1993, when I was swept up in the whimsical world of wedding planning. Every detail mattered. I was excited to be marrying Brad Smith and I wanted our wedding day to be a magical springboard to a life filled with amazing adventures and deep years of God-centered love.

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Are Happy Endings Really Possible?

Gwen Smith May 2, 2014Blog, Christian Living, Devotions, Encouragement, Forgiveness, God's Promises, Grace, Worship, Worth 19 Comments

I love a good story. I love stories filled with drama, mystery, action, honesty, hope, grit, tension, release, passion, restoration, and redemption. My favorite stories,

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Challenge: James 3

Gwen Smith April 24, 2014Blog, Christian Living, Devotions, Humility, Prayer, Scripture, Wisdom, Worship 30 Comments

It’s Day 3 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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When Love Trumps Anger

Gwen Smith April 18, 2014Anger, Blog, Christian Living, Devotions, Encouragement, Forgiveness, Love 26 Comments

“I’m a terrible mom!”

Do you ever say these words? I do. I did that day. The day I was working in my office,

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This Is The Week

Gwen Smith April 17, 2014Blog, Christian Living, Devotions, Forgiveness, God's Promises, Grace, Grief, Love, Prayer, Sorrow, Trusting God, Worship 14 Comments

Earlier this week I quieted down in a place of reflection and considered the magnitude of Holy Week in light of Jesus. This prayer was my journaled response:

THIS IS THE WEEK,

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Eyes on the Prize

Gwen Smith March 21, 2014Blog, Christian Living, Devotions, Encouragement, Love, Trusting God, Value, Worship, Worth 84 Comments

When my daughter Kennedy was four years old she played on a pee-wee soccer team. We signed her up in hopes that she would have a fun outlet for her overflowing,

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Through The Veil

Gwen Smith March 18, 2014Blog, Devotions, Forgiveness, Prayer 9 Comments

Several years ago, my father was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease that changed the course of his life. My family and I watched in agony as his health faded away and his future evaporated.

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There’s a Snag in My Nag

Gwen Smith March 16, 2014Blog, Christian Living, Devotions 91 Comments

My nerves were raw because of the faint, repetitive sound in the background of our conversation. As I sat in my parents’ kitchen talking to my mom,

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