GIVEAWAY: {Why} Motherhood Matters

Gwen Smith September 8, 2017Blog, Giveaways, Parenting 60 Comments

HAPPY FRIDAY! Today we have SEPTEMBER McCARTHY as our guest and she’s written a meaningful new book called, {Why} Motherhood Matters. This is a book that you’ll want to buy several copies of to give away to all your mama friends whether they have toddlers or teens…or both.

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No Performance Needed

Gwen Smith July 6, 2017Blog, Christian Living, Encouragement, Faith, Grace, Love, Parenting 3 Comments

One day when my kids were little and playing with Play-Doh at the kitchen table, they enthusiastically called me over to view their creative masterpieces. I noticed that my son Hunter had used a small cookie cutter to make a bunch of blue stars.

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Please Make The Pain Go Away!

Gwen Smith February 7, 2017Blog, Christian Living, Faith, Fear, Healing, Parenting, Trials, Trusting God 94 Comments

As the basketball game heated up and the man-to-man coverage got up close and personal, he took an elbow to the ear. Seconds later his world went silent on the trauma side.

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GIVEAWAY: I Know His Name

Gwen Smith December 16, 2016Blog, Giveaways, Healing, Knowing God by Name, Parenting, Trials 164 Comments

HAPPY FRIDAY!

It’s time for a FRIEND FEATURE and GIVEAWAY that I’m beyond excited to share with you!

I’m honored to introduce you to WENDY BLIGHT.

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When Life is Blurry

Gwen Smith October 27, 2016Blog, Encouragement, Friendship, Parenting, Sorrow, Trials, Trusting God, Worth 25 Comments

Have you ever felt alone, scared, angry, confused, and hurt all at the same time? Ever felt like running away from a difficult situation?

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What Happens When Love Leads

Gwen Smith October 6, 2016Blog, Christian Living, Grace, Healing, Love, Parenting, Trusting God 8 Comments

“I’m a terrible mom!” Do you ever say these words?

I do.

And I did that day… the day several years ago when I was working in my office,

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What To Do When God Says NO

Gwen Smith September 6, 2016Blog, Christian Living, Control, Devotions, Healing, Knowing God by Name, Parenting, Prayer, Trials, Trusting God 66 Comments

A few years ago, I was on my way home from running errands. As I approached our neighborhood, my cell phone rang.

“Hi,

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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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GIVEAWAY: Growing Up Social

Gwen Smith September 9, 2014Blog, Christian Living, Parenting, Social Media, Technology 39 Comments

Hi Friends!

One of my new bloggy missions is to let you know when I come across new books, CDs, or products that I believe will bless and encourage you.

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