Scripture Archives - Gwen Smith

True Prosperity

Gwen Smith October 13, 2020 Blog, Christian Living, contentment, Holiness, Maturity, Perspective, Priorities, Scripture, Trials, Trusting God, Worship 3 Comments

God wants you to prosper. The Bible makes it clear. But sometimes He goes about blessing His children in surprising ways.

Case in point…

My husband Brad and I were the poster kids for financial stewardship.

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Can We Really Trust God?

Gwen Smith March 24, 2020 Blog, Grief, Healing, Scripture, Trials, Trusting God 99 Comments

Several years ago I bought a box of Cheerios that came with a free children’s book. The little book that came with the O’s had a darling and oh-so-prickly little varmint on the front cover.

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A House Full of Holy

Gwen Smith November 26, 2019 Beauty, Blog, God's Promises, Healing, Holiness, Royalty, Scripture, Worship, Worship 21 Comments

After lightning struck and the fire destroyed seventy percent of my home, we rebuilt. Every item seared, soaked and smoked was lifted and sifted. Ashes were removed. All things broken and tattered were excavated and evaluated in pursuit of total renewal and restoration.

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Evidence of God’s Love

Gwen Smith April 23, 2019 Blog, 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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Permission to Speak Freely

Gwen Smith March 12, 2019 Blog, 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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Learning to Breathe

Gwen Smith February 2, 2016 Blog, Christian Living, Devotions, fasting, Prayer, Scripture, Worship 112 Comments

Before our first child was born, my husband and I took a series of classes to prepare us for childbirth. I vividly remember being told by my Lamaze instructor that while in labor,

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What to do When Days Are Dark

Gwen Smith December 2, 2015 Blog, Christian Living, Encouragement, Faith, Focus, Scripture, Trials, Trusting God 9 Comments

I was in Illinois. My husband was in North Carolina. I am usually the video girl, but Brad stepped up to film our daughter’s volleyball tournament since I couldn’t be there.

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What’s Your Ultimate?

Gwen Smith September 11, 2015 Blog, Christian Living, Devotions, Scripture, Worship 32 Comments

My heart plays ping-pong. It shifts focus from one affection to another faster than you can say, “Squirrel!” I have never been diagnosed with ADD or ADHD – or any other condition with scary capitol letters – but I’ve surely been known to major on some minors in my day.

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Word Challenge: Colossians 4

Gwen Smith June 4, 2015 Blog, Christian Living, Encouragement, Scripture, Worship 31 Comments

It’s Day 4 of 4 on our journey through the book of Colossians! I hope that as you read, reflect and respond you are growing more in love with our awesome LORD.

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