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When The Answer is NO, Part 1

Gwen Smith October 8, 2019abortion, Anger, Blog, Christian Living, Devotions, Encouragement, Fear, Grace, Grief, Healing, Parenting, Prayer, Sorrow, Strength, Trusting God, Worry, Worship 195 Comments

In the summer of 2002, Shira and Joey Arnold were delighted to learn that they were expecting their first child. They excitedly shared the news with family and friends as they began to plan for their new family.

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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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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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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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You Bet It’s Personal!

Gwen Smith March 19, 2019Blog, Devotions, Faith, Trials, Worship 2 Comments

Battles are everywhere… in our homes, in our hearts, in our humanity, and in realms unseen.

The Bible actually has a lot to say about this: Our struggle isn’t just against flesh and blood,

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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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For Family Only

Gwen Smith January 29, 2019Blog, Broken into Beautiful, Devotions, Encouragement, Faith, Forgiveness, Freedom, Grace, Healing Leave a Comment

Psalm 61 is a powerful reminder that no matter where we are or what we’re going through, we can cry out to God for help. David was in a fragile place,

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To The One Who Feels Unfinished

Gwen Smith January 22, 2019Blog, Broken into Beautiful, Devotions, Encouragement, Faith, Forgiveness, Freedom, Grace, Healing 4 Comments

It took four years of fresco painting for the Italian Renaissance sculptor, painter, architect, and poet Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni, to finish the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel.

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When Doors Don’t Open

Gwen Smith January 8, 2019Blog, Christian Living, Devotions, Encouragement, Grace, Parenting, Trials 40 Comments

The morning had been hectic and they were running late because the baby needed a last minute diaper change. Tara needed to get all three kiddos loaded up and to the car pool location quickly,

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