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NEW! Entering Into Death’s Shadow Valley is Dr. Matthew Lee Smith’s journey through the horrific process of losing his life-partner, Melodee Joy. It is meant to help others who enter this treacherous and often perilous path.
These books will help guide your daily Bible reading with insights into each passage you read.This series is a practical, passionate, Biblical mentoring journey for individuals, small groups, leadership teams and congregations who desire to win their world for Christ.
Hope Enabler is the real-life story of one Christian parent’s struggle with a runaway child and the hope that God enabled her to have during the darkest moments of that struggle.
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Hope For Today – Given Everything We Need for Life and Godliness!
Photo Credit: http://www.isleofwightccg.nhs.uk As the month flies by, we can see why so many people start gym memberships with good intentions but abandon their commitment quickly – life reasserts itself! I’m Dr. Matthew Lee Smith and I want to share … Continue reading
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Hope For Today – My Whole Life One Long, Obedient Response!
Photo Credit: http://henrycountytn.org It’s a New Year – a time for celebration and dedication! I’m Dr. Matthew Lee Smith and I want to share some Hope For Today about making our whole lives one long, obedient response! Click the play … Continue reading
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Hope For Today – Your God Throughout Your Lifetime!
Photo Credit: https://howtobeastoic.wordpress.com And as we grow older, Satan often whispers in our ears, “You don’t have the income you used to. Things are more expensive. What if you get sick? Who’s going to take care of you?” This is … Continue reading
Hope For Today – Emmanuel Delivers Us Out Of Our Afflictions!
Photo Credit: https://www.christiancourier.com The New Year is around the corner and your problems haven’t dissolved into the ether of yesterday’s celebrations! I’m Dr. Matthew Lee Smith and I want to share some Hope For Today about how Jesus will deliver us … Continue reading
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Hope For Today – Emmanuel Brings Mercy, Goodness and Comfort!
Photo Credit: http://www.liesyoungwomenbelieve.com We seem to put more faith in the joy our presents will bring than in God’s presence each holiday season. I’m Dr. Matthew Lee Smith and I want to share some Hope For Today about the mercy, … Continue reading
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Hope For Today – Emmanuel Becomes a Reality When We Obey God’s Word!
Photo Credit: https://preceptaustin.wordpress.com Ever wonder how to experience God’s presence in a powerful way? I’m Dr. Matthew Lee Smith and I want to share some Hope For Today about God becoming real in your daily life. Click the play … Continue reading
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Hope For Today – Emmanuel Means, “God is With us!”
Photo Credit: https://www.aaronsnowberger.com Are you feeling like God has forgotten you? If so, you are not alone. I’m Dr. Matthew Lee Smith and I want to share some Hope For Today about the fact that God is With Us!
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Hope For Today – There Is Nothing Too Hard for God!
Photo Credit: https://adrianandjacie.wordpress.com Have you been “grinding it out” for so long that you think this might be your “new normal?” Are you beginning to fade into the pain? I’m Dr. Matthew Lee Smith and I want to share some Hope … Continue reading
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Hope For Today – Thankfulness Represents Our Lord!
Photo Credit: http://www.crosscards.com Another holiday in the memory books and several pounds added to our frames. What a great time to be publicly thankful for family, for friends and for our faith! I’m Dr. Matthew Lee Smith and I want … Continue reading
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Hope For Today – Let’s Thank God Loudly!
Photo Credit: http://www.publicdomainpictures.net Often I am just “independent,” “stubborn” and, occasionally even “rebellious” … how about you? I’m Dr. Matthew Lee Smith and I want to share some Hope For Today about thanking God loudly! Click the play button below to … Continue reading
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