Author Archives: Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

Hope For Today – #167 – Expansion Provides Opportunities!

Posted on September 13, 2020 by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

Have you thought about how God’s blessings in your life spill over into every area of your life? You have to admit many times we’re so focused on ourselves, our needs, our family, our bills, we don’t pay attention to the … Continue reading →

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Hope For Today #166 – Expansion Happens Simultaneously!

Posted on September 10, 2020 by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

Have you ever stopped for a moment, looked around and said to yourself something like, “Wow! I sure have been lucky in life!” I mean seriously, you have worked hard to get what you have today. Let’s face it: People haven’t … Continue reading →

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Hope For Today #165- Expansion Happens Even In Our Misery!

Posted on September 6, 2020 by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

2020 has been a very hard year for many. In our ministry, one of our staff members husbands passed away from COVID 19 in April. Because of the lockdown, many people have lost their jobs and many businesses have gone … Continue reading →

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Hope For Today #164 – God’s Expansion Plans Become Visible In Our Lives When …

Posted on August 25, 2020 by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

Are you still waiting? I mean, 2020 started off with great hopes and aspirations, didn’t it? And then Covid-19 came along and ruined most people’s excitement and dreams! Many people forgot that God is not fazed by current events … Continue reading →

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Hope For Today #165 – Expansion Happens Even In Our Misery!

Posted on August 9, 2020 by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

2020 has been a very hard year for many. In our ministry one of our staff members husband passed away from Covid 19 in April . Because of the lockdown many people have lost their jobs and many businesses … Continue reading →

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Hope For Today #163 – The Dreams and Visions We Are Building!

Posted on July 26, 2020 by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

(Doc and Kate with Kate’s Sister’s Children) Children are amazing! When God blessed Melodee and me with two girls we were so excited. And now as Kate and I pray and seek God’s face, we’re asking God to increase our … Continue reading →

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Hope for Today #162 – Expansion Sometimes Requires God Moving Us!

Posted on July 19, 2020 by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

Maybe you have been in church where people are crying out, Bless me Lord! Bless me Lord!It seems that today everybody wants God’s blessing – but few people understand the cost involved. Hi there, I’m Dr. Matthew Lee Smith and … Continue reading →

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Hope for Today #161 – Expansion Plans Flourish When We Work Together in Unity!

Posted on July 12, 2020 by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

Do you struggle with people who will not help? I mean really, why do some people have to be so very, very contrary? In fact, it seems like some people are just gifted to be antagonistic and self-centered. If these … Continue reading →

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The Six Benefits of Listening to the Lord!

Posted on July 9, 2020 by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

“If my people would only listen to me, if Israel would only follow my ways, how quickly I would subdue their enemies and turn my hand against their foes! Those who hate the Lordwould cringe before him, and their punishment … Continue reading →

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Hope For Today #160 – Making God’s Expansion Plans Our Top Priority!

Posted on July 5, 2020 by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

There’s nothing better than going out to the garden and bringing in a basket of tomatoes, pulling some carrots, or bringing in some green peppers. Enjoying the fruit of one’s labor is what life is all about. Hi there, I’m … Continue reading →

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