Letting God Lead

Gwen Smith February 18, 2020 Blog, Christian Living, Confession, Forgiveness, Giving, Holiness, Holy Spirit, Parenting, Relationships 1 Comment

When our kids were itty-bitty my husband Brad and I used to hold little hands a lot.

Sometimes it was to protect them from danger, like if we were crossing a street.

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A Beautiful Thing

Gwen Smith August 27, 2019 Beauty, Blog, Giving, Holy Spirit, Worship 2 Comments

I’m 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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Which One Are You?

Gwen Smith March 27, 2018 Blog, Christian Living, Devotions, Encouragement, Faith, fasting, Giving, Priorities, Trials, Trusting God, Wisdom, Worry 82 Comments

The words of Jesus pack a punch. His is a powerful and vibrant dialog that brings both tradition and the Law into a new and living light.

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One Thing You Can’t Do

Gwen Smith February 27, 2018 Blog, Christian Living, Devotions, Friendship, Giving, Uncategorized 86 Comments

I pretty much consider myself to have a black thumb. Charcoal, even. I like plants and genuinely try to keep them healthy and thriving,

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More Than a Merry Christmas

Gwen Smith December 19, 2017 Blog, Christmas, Focus, Giving, Grace, Holiness, Peace, Worship 77 Comments

But Mary treasured up all these things, pondering them in her heart. (Luke 2:19)

On the night that divinity merged with fleshy humanity as Jesus came on the scene in a stable,

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Something Beautiful

Gwen Smith June 22, 2017 Blog, 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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Here’s What You Should Do

Gwen Smith May 30, 2017 Christian Living, Devotions, Giving, Humility, Uncategorized 35 Comments

Luke 3 tells the story of John the Baptist as he began his ministry. His job? Prepare the way of the Lord. (Luke 3:4) Many royal rulers and powerful leaders of the land are listed at the beginning of the chapter to set the stage and give us historical context,

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Sharing Is More Than Caring

Gwen Smith December 27, 2016 Blog, Christian Living, Devotions, Faith, Giving, Priorities 1 Comment

“What’s yours is mine, and what’s mine is mine.” My husband and I used to joke that this was the unspoken motto of our kids when they were little.

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Boomerang Blessings

Gwen Smith June 25, 2015 Blog, Christian Living, Giving, Priorities, Trusting God 49 Comments

I pretty much consider myself to have a black thumb. Charcoal, even. I like plants and genuinely try to keep them healthy and thriving,

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