Tag Archives: God

Faith Filled Friday – Make Disciples!

“Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.” (Hebrews 11:1, ESV)   Faith is … assurance … conviction. Do you know anyone who’s a life-long member of Vacillator’s Anonymous? VA is a fictitious … Continue reading

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Turn-Around Tuesday – Trials and Troubles Often Start By Choice!

  ““No! You will not die,” the serpent said to the woman. “In fact, God knows that when you eat it your eyes will be opened and you will be like God, knowing good and evil.” The woman saw that … Continue reading

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Magnificent Marriage Monday – Made in God’s Image!

“Then God said, “Let us make man in our image, according to our likeness. They will rule the fish of the sea, the birds of the sky, the livestock, the whole earth, and the creatures that crawl on the earth.” … Continue reading

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Hope For Today – Taking Care of Your Spirit!

I’m Dr. Matthew Lee Smith and I want to share some Hope For Today to remind us that God wants our spirit to Thrive, not just survive! Hope For Today is a part of the ministry of Eagles In Leadership. If … Continue reading

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Why don’t today’s marriages last?

Photo credit: https://www.lifehack.org I was asked recently … Why don’t today’s marriages have the longevity, stability, strength, endurance & true essence of LOVE? Here’s my response … Love = sacrifice. (John 15.13) Most people don’t understand that and have a different … Continue reading

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Hope For Today – Taking Care of You!

Art by: http://miniguette.com Prosperity and success are much easier when we are healthy! It’s easier to do the things and be the things God calls us to do and be when we don’t have to fight our bodies – right? I’m … Continue reading

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Hope For Today – Taking Care of Your Future!

Art by http://stylesaveus.com Success is God’s secret to our lives! While so many people think that God is mad at them, the reality is that God is mad about them! God longs for us to thrive, not just survive. Thriving is … Continue reading

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Transformed #306: God Gives Hope Even When We Feel Hopeless!

In the midst of our darkest hours, God is our light! In this message of encouragement and inspiration, Dr. Smith shares his own story of pain and loss through the death of his beloved wife, Melodee. As he turns our hearts … Continue reading

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Hope For Today – The Danger of Drift!

This photo of Driftwood Beach is courtesy of TripAdvisor It’s so easy to get caught up in life. We’ve talked about it before, but it bears repeating often: Life has a tendency to drag us away without our even noticing. … Continue reading

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Studying 1 John 2:14!

Photo Credit: https://salemnet.vo.llnwd.net   We are so glad you are back! Today we open our Bibles to the second chapter of the Apostle John’s first letter to the disciples in his church as we study of what it means to … Continue reading

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