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Hope For Today #223 – Faith Clings to King Jesus!

Posted on October 24, 2021 by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

Faith Clings to King Jesus! “The Spirit of the Lord will rest on him— a Spirit of wisdom and understanding, a Spirit of counsel and strength, a Spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the Lord.” (Isaiah 11:2, CSB) … Continue reading →

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Hope For Today #212 – Faith Asks For God’s Gifts!

Posted on August 19, 2021 by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

Faith Asks For God’s Gifts! “Wisdom and strength belong to God; counsel and understanding are his.” (Job 12:13, CSB) When life is falling apart, how do you pray? In the midst of our cousin Job’s despair, Job gives us the hint … Continue reading →

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Day 7: Develop Understanding!

Posted on January 10, 2021 by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

21 Days of Prayer and Fasting 2021 – Our Year of Growth In Our Intellect! Day 7: Develop Understanding! “Counsel in a person’s heart is deep water; but a person of understanding draws it out.” (Proverbs 20:5, CSB) God has … Continue reading →

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Hope For Today #177 – Jesus Is Our Personal God!

Posted on December 7, 2020 by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

Christmas is less than 3 weeks away! Today we focus on the character of King Jesus and what He brings us: Wonder, Counsel, Peace, He Never Leaves Us, and Peace! And as we turn our focus to the HOPE of … Continue reading →

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Hope For Today – God’s Expansion Plans Are Thwarted!

Posted on April 30, 2020 by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

Have you ever taken someone’s advice only to find out afterward that what seemed to be good wisdom turned out to be disastrous? All of us have done that at one point or another. But we choose to ignore wisdom … Continue reading →

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What Covid-19 Has Given Me!

Posted on April 29, 2020 by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

While joining in corporate worship is good and it is enjoyable to honor His name with God’s people, I am thrilled for the time alone with Him daily in the Word as I hear His voice so clearly and He … Continue reading →

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Hope For Today – My Whole Life One Long, Obedient Response!

Posted on January 11, 2018 by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

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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When Our Stubbornness Requires a Price!

Posted on August 10, 2017 by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

Being independent is an American attribute. However, when God calls us to depend upon Him, many of us move into “refusal mode.” We think we have a better plan, a better idea, a better way. And that is where things … Continue reading →

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Divine Direction is a book you need to read NOW!

Posted on April 6, 2017 by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

Divine Direction is a powerhouse of practicality. Craig Groeschel is tremendously transparent, illuminating the 7 choices that can bring about a different harvest in each person’s life. Chapter by chapter of Divine Direction shows us how the Biblical principle, “what … Continue reading →

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Transformed #300: Taking Care of You!

Posted on January 8, 2017 by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

“Beloved, I pray that all may go well with you and that you may be in good health, as it goes well with your soul.” (3 John 2, ESV) Wherever you go, there YOU are! Have you noticed that the … Continue reading →

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