Don’t Miss The Beautiful

Gwen Smith December 5, 2017Beauty, Blog, Christian Living, Confession, Devotions, Life Clutter, Priorities, Worship 9 Comments

Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith. (Hebrews 12:2a, NIV)

A few years ago I was invited to speak and sing in Tennessee at a women’s event.

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Unsearchable Greatness

Gwen Smith November 21, 2017Blog, Devotions, Worship 43 Comments

I fell in love with my husband half-my-life ago, yet with twenty four years of marriage under our belt, there are still moments that I shake my head and wonder,

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Small Adjustments Can Make a BIG Difference

Gwen Smith November 14, 2017Blog, Christian Living, Confession, Devotions, Forgiveness, Prayer 1 Comment

I was speaking in Georgia that particular weekend. On day two of the retreat I woke up early and turned on the water in the beautiful tiled shower.

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This Should Have Us All Talking

Gwen Smith October 3, 2017Blog, Devotions, Wisdom 61 Comments

I’ve heard it said, “If you don’t know your purpose, you will be distracted by the voices.” The same principle applies to the purpose of our words.

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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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Stop Doubting Your Value, Part One

Gwen Smith September 12, 2017Blog, Devotions, Encouragement, I Want It All, Value, Worth 39 Comments

I may look confident and put together on the outside (when I’m not in my yoga pants and a ponytail) but on the inside I often wander back to that little girl who questions her value and wants to make a difference.

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The View From Here

Gwen Smith August 22, 2017Blog, Christian Living, Devotions, Encouragement, Knowing God by Name 9 Comments

 

A few years back, my husband, Brad, and I celebrated 20 years of marriage by taking a trip to several cities,

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A Love That Meets You In The Lonely Places

Gwen Smith July 27, 2017Blog, Devotions, Love, Worship 32 Comments

I’m needy when it comes to love.

Remember that game Hungry Hungry Hippos? Well, I’m pretty much Hungry Hungry Gwenno.

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Something Beautiful

Gwen Smith June 22, 2017Blog, Christian Living, Devotions, Giving, Worship 20 Comments

I am completely crazy about cool jewelry, so when the Lord prompted me to take off my favorite necklace and give it to the woman who had just admired it,

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