Releasing Secrets, Restoring Hope

Gwen Smith July 24, 2015abortion, Blog, Christian Living, Forgiveness, Grace, Worth 56 Comments

For years my abortion story went untold. It was a secret held tightly by a locked heart – my worst nightmare and darkest memory.

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Working Out The Kinks

Gwen Smith June 30, 2015Blog, Confession, Devotions, Forgiveness, Freedom, Grace 118 Comments

I became a watering girl last summer.

Not because my black thumb suddenly turned green, but because my husband had ordered a heap of mulch and I was determined to not have a lame bare patch in the landscaped section of the house.

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Please Notice Me

Gwen Smith May 7, 2015Anger, Blog, Christian Living, Encouragement, Grace, Love, Parenting, Value, Worth 9 Comments

When our kids were younger, we had gathered as a family around the pull up bar in the upstairs hall to see our oldest son,

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Once and For All {A Good Friday Reflection}

Gwen Smith April 3, 2015Blog, Christian Living, Confession, Devotions, Forgiveness, Freedom, God's Promises, Grace, Grief, Healing, Holiness, Love, Salvation, Scripture, Sorrow, Trials, Worship 31 Comments

All who pause for reflection and allow their hearts to wander in wonder down the Way of Suffering feel the darkness of this day in history.

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When God’s Agenda Trumps Yours

Gwen Smith February 27, 2015Blog, Control, Devotions, Encouragement, Fear, Freedom, Friendship, Grace, Holy Spirit, Life Clutter, Love, Priorities, Trusting God 26 Comments

God used a crockpot that day.

Not mine – hers.

Her: the casual friend I ran into at the grocery store who looked put together on the outside but was pulled apart on the inside by a heart-wound that dripped of fear,

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God Make You Mighty, Girlfriend!

Gwen Smith December 22, 2014Beauty, Blog, Encouragement, Fear, Forgiveness, Freedom, Friendship, God's Promises, Grace, Strength, Worship 39 Comments

The Family Life Today radio show once featured an author named Ace Collins who wrote a historical book about Christmas carols.

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When Your Hurt is Heavy

Gwen Smith October 31, 2014Blog, Devotions, Encouragement, Grace, Healing, Prayer, Sorrow, Strength, Trusting God, Worry, Worship 114 Comments

I had a painful phone conversation with a girlfriend recently. She was heavy with hurt. Spiritually paralyzed by circumstances. Her faith has been greatly challenged and weakened.

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The Stinky Sour Sippy

Gwen Smith July 3, 2014Christian Living, Devotions, Grace, Holy Spirit 126 Comments

A few summers ago, I flew to Nashville to record vocals for a CD project. My friend, Kerri, and I had spent the last day of my trip in a studio,

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Finding Perfect Love

Gwen Smith June 13, 2014Blog, Devotions, Encouragement, God's Promises, Grace, Love, Scripture, Worth 8 Comments

All three of my kids are both sweet and sour on a regular basis… as are all of us. Depends on the minute. Depends on the day.

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