A Great Question to Ask

Gwen Smith November 10, 2020 Blog, Christian Living, Confession, Maturity, Priorities, Wisdom 3 Comments

My husband and I recently started a new business. While our optimism is high, the days have been long, and the learning curve has been brutal. We’re still a ways away from the business being the well-oiled machine we’d like it to be,

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The Little Black Dress of Faith

Gwen Smith July 7, 2020 Blog, Wisdom 9 Comments

The wisdom from above is first of all pure. (James 3:17a, NLT)

All throughout the Bible, we see that wisdom is the real deal when it comes to spiritual must-haves.

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Are You Paying Attention to the Warning Signs?

Gwen Smith November 19, 2019 Blog, Priorities, Wisdom 4 Comments

It’s not every day you come close to death. Especially when you’re young.

It was a beautiful spring day in Akron, Ohio. I’d just gotten off work and was excited to meet with a manager of the restaurant where the rehearsal dinner for my wedding would be held.

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No More Running From Fear

Gwen Smith July 23, 2019 Blog, Control, Faith, Fear, Wisdom 7 Comments

Proverbs 1:7 tells us, “The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction.” I don’t know about you,

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The Wisdom of Having Wise Friends

Gwen Smith October 2, 2018 Blog, Devotions, Friendship, God's Promises, Mentoring, Wisdom 32 Comments

God always needs to be our go-to guy when it comes to counsel. Our first call. But the Bible also gives us the directive to connect with other Christ followers for guidance: seek godly counsel.

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Which One Are You?

Gwen Smith March 27, 2018 Blog, Christian Living, Devotions, Encouragement, Faith, fasting, Giving, Priorities, Trials, Trusting God, Wisdom, Worry 82 Comments

The words of Jesus pack a punch. His is a powerful and vibrant dialog that brings both tradition and the Law into a new and living light.

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This Should Have Us All Talking

Gwen Smith October 3, 2017 Blog, Devotions, Wisdom 61 Comments

I’ve heard it said, “If you don’t know your purpose, you will be distracted by the voices.” The same principle applies to the purpose of our words.

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I Want THAT Kind of Wisdom

Gwen Smith August 15, 2017 Blog, Christian Living, Wisdom 38 Comments

All throughout the Bible, we see that wisdom is the real deal when it comes to spiritual must-haves. I like to think of it as the little black dress of faith.

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Heed Those Warnings

Gwen Smith August 9, 2017 Blog, Holy Spirit, Temptation, Wisdom 3 Comments

I love spinach. I love it in salads – especially with grilled salmon, goat cheese and pine nuts. I love it on a turkey sandwich with whole grain bread,

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