"Then those who feared the Lord talked often one to another; and the Lord listened and heard it, and a book of remembrance was written before Him of those who reverenced and worshipfully feared the Lord and who thought on His name."Malachi 3:16 (Amplified Bible) It is that time again--Homecoming weekend--for so many colleges. A time to see old friends and relive days gone by from the perspective … [Read more...] about All That I Could
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My Daddy’s Gift
(Yours truly at age seven--you gotta love the "Little House on the Prairie" dresses that Nicol and I were wearing!)"For by grace you are saved through faith, and this is not from yourselves; it is God's gift—not from works, so that no one can boast."Ephesians 2:8-9 (Holman Christian Standard Bible)My parents, Jim and Nancy Smith, have been in full-time ministry together since their wedding day on … [Read more...] about My Daddy’s Gift
That Incredible Book
Jesus replied, "You are in error because you do not know the Scriptures or the power of God.Matthew 22:29 (NIV)It was Sunday morning again and I was chiding myself for doing what I had told myself the last Sunday would not happen. I had gone the entire week without opening my Bible even once. When the pastor said to turn in my Bible to one of the books of prophecy tucked between Isaiah and … [Read more...] about That Incredible Book
Mommy’s Helper
"Rise during the night and cry out. Pour out your hearts like water to the Lord. Lift up your hands to him in prayer, pleading for your children..." Lamentations 2:19 (NLT)I have three of the greatest teachers in the world and they live right in my own house. Their names are Chase, Jordyn, and Jenna and all of them are under the age of twelve years old. My husband, Rob, made an … [Read more...] about Mommy’s Helper
The View From Prison Bars
"Set me free from my prison, that I may praise your name. Then the righteous will gather about me because of your goodness to me."Psalm 142:7 (New International Version)"Two [wo]men looked out prison bars,One saw mud, the other stars..." Author unknownEvery so often, on my way to my children's school, I spot a group of men dressed in black and white striped jumpsuits with the … [Read more...] about The View From Prison Bars
Worth Their Weight in Gold
"Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows." James 1:17 (NIV)My life as an MK (missionary kid) in Congo was one I wouldn't trade for a million dollars. I am so thankful for those eight years from age ten to eighteen that shaped my world. Although there was plenty that was not laughable, I was thinking … [Read more...] about Worth Their Weight in Gold
