When Life is Blurry

Gwen Smith October 27, 2016 Blog, 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 To Do When God Says NO

Gwen Smith September 6, 2016 Blog, 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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Permission to Feel Your Feelings

Gwen Smith April 1, 2016 Blog, Encouragement, Grief, Healing, Sorrow, Strength, Trials, Trusting God 107 Comments

Today is my dad’s first birthday in heaven. He would’ve been 71. {I’m happy for him. Sad for me.}

In a few weeks my son will don a high school cap and gown and will leave late this summer for a grand new adventure in college.

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Trusting God Right Where You Are

Gwen Smith January 6, 2016 Blog, Faith, Fear, Freedom, Trials, Trusting God 52 Comments

Every New Year brings fresh possibilities and opportunities for us to trust God. As I think of all that lies ahead I’m reminded of a trust lesson God taught me long ago…

Our arms were braided across each other’s and our hands were locked tightly.

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When Grief Runs Deep

Gwen Smith December 14, 2015 Blog, Devotions, Encouragement, Fear, Grief, Healing, Sorrow, Trials 4 Comments

I read the text in horror and disbelief.

How could he be gone? He was the picture of potential. So much going for him. He had been through so many challenges and had come so far.

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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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Have You Ever Been Paralyzed by Problems?

Gwen Smith September 24, 2015 Blog, Christian Living, Confession, Devotions, Encouragement, Fear, Forgiveness, Friendship, Healing, Prayer, Trials 36 Comments

I love Scripture’s account of when Jesus healed a paralyzed man. Those of us who grew up in Sunday school know it well.

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Once and For All {A Good Friday Reflection}

Gwen Smith April 3, 2015 Blog, 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 the Wrong Place is the Right Place

Gwen Smith March 11, 2015 Blog, Christian Living, Encouragement, Fear, Friendship, Trials, Trusting God, Worry 22 Comments

It is completely normal for me to run late. Especially when I’m trying to catch a flight. On this particular day after, however, I arrived at the airport much earlier than normal.

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