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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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Train Them Thursday – Growing Closer and Enjoying His Favor!
“The angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary; for you have found favor with God. “And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall name Him Jesus. “He will be great … Continue reading
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Willing Worker Wednesday – God Is On The Case!
“He has done a mighty deed with His arm; He has scattered the proud because of the thoughts of their hearts; He has toppled the mighty from their thrones and exalted the lowly. He has satisfied the hungry with … Continue reading
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Faith Filled Friday – Faith Stretches Reality!
“And God said to Abraham, “As for Sarai your wife, you shall not call her name Sarai, but Sarah shall be her name. I will bless her, and moreover, I will give you a son by her. I will … Continue reading
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Willing Worker Wednesday – Revealing Incredible Trust!
““I am the Lord’s slave,” said Mary. “May it be done to me according to your word.” Then the angel left her.” (Luke 1:38, HCSB) I am the Lord’s slave. Attitude is the key to our spiritual altitude. We see … Continue reading
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Faith Filled Friday – Faith Trusts What Hasn’t Happened!
“Abram passed through the land to the place at Shechem, to the oak of Moreh. At that time the Canaanites were in the land. Then the Lord appeared to Abram and said, “To your offspring I will give this … Continue reading
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Train Them Thursday – Grace For the Race!
“For of His fullness we have all received, and grace upon grace.” (John 1:16, NASB95) Grace upon grace. We all make mistakes. We all have bad days. We all get grumpy. So why is it that we are … Continue reading
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Hope For Today – Escaping The Griminess of Our Corrupt World!
Photo Credit: https://samsagreatbigidiot.files.wordpress.com As quickly as the calm and peace of Christmas came and went, the chaos and panic of the New Year has overwhelmed us again. I’m Dr. Matthew Lee Smith and I want to share some Hope For … Continue reading
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Transformed #304: Changing Our Calendar or Transforming Our Future?
I am looking forward to sharing with you the three “shifts” I am making to enjoy the abundant life in 2018. Taking stories from my current journey I want to show you how God desires to bring about an … Continue reading
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Tagged 2017, 2018, Bible, calendar, change, Christmas, death, Dr. Who, fast, fasting, favor, God, Grief, guidance, harvest, help, hope, Knowing God, life, marriage, new chapter, New Year, plan, pray, presence of God, repent, surrendered, transformation, Trust, widow, widower, Word of God
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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 – God Will Strengthen You and Help You!
Maybe you are in the midst of a valley right now – financially, relationally, emotionally, physically. It might even be the result of your own doing. Whatever the reason, here you are … struggling, suffering, and sinking. You’re wondering, … Continue reading
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