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,

Read More…

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,

Read More…

About That Whole Control Thing

Gwen Smith August 9, 2016Beauty, Blog, Christian Living, Confession, Control, Devotions, Encouragement, Fear, Holy Spirit, Life Clutter, Trusting God, Wisdom 475 Comments

I had been out of town at an event. Gone just one night. While I was away, my then eight-year-old daughter, Kennedy, had spent the night at her girlfriend Catherine’s house.

Read More…

I’ll Have What She’s Having!

Gwen Smith July 14, 2016Blog, Christian Living, Comparison, Confession, Control, Devotions, Freedom, Holiness, Prayer, Priorities, Social Media, Temptation, Trusting God, Uncategorized, Worship 53 Comments

It was spring break and we were home. Facebook posts from friends were showcasing sandy beaches, yummy meals, and fancy-schmancy hotel lobbies and pools.

Read More…

Permission to Feel Your Feelings

Gwen Smith April 1, 2016Blog, 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.

Read More…

Be My Portion, Part 2

Gwen Smith January 21, 2016Blog, Christian Living, Devotions, Prayer, Temptation, Trusting God, Worship 50 Comments

I sometimes run to God as if He’s a celestial Wal-Mart purposed to satisfy my every want.

Change my family.

Read More…

Be My Portion, Part 1

Gwen Smith January 20, 2016Blog, Christian Living, Devotions, Encouragement, Fear, God's Promises, Trusting God, Worry 107 Comments

“The Lord is my portion,” says my soul, “therefore I will hope in him.” (Lamentations 3:24, ESV)

I am a lot of things,

Read More…

Trusting God Right Where You Are

Gwen Smith January 6, 2016Blog, 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.

Read More…

What to do When Days Are Dark

Gwen Smith December 2, 2015Blog, 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.

Read More…