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Faith Filled Friday – When God Asks What Displeases Us!

Posted on January 11, 2019 by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

“God said to Abraham, “Be not displeased because of the boy and because of your slave woman. Whatever Sarah says to you, do as she tells you, for through Isaac shall your offspring be named. And I will make a … Continue reading →

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Train Them Thursday – Amazed At Jesus!

Posted on January 10, 2019 by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

“And His father and mother were amazed at the things which were being said about Him. And Simeon blessed them and said to Mary His mother, “Behold, this Child is appointed for the fall and rise of many in Israel, … Continue reading →

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Willing Worker Wednesday – Nothing Stops Us From Completing God’s Mission!

Posted on January 9, 2019 by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

“After hearing the king, they went on their way. And there it was—the star they had seen in the east! It led them until it came and stopped above the place where the child was. When they saw the star, … Continue reading →

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Magnificent Marriage Monday – Treating Our Wives As Less Important!

Posted on January 7, 2019 by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

“When he was about to enter Egypt, he said to his wife Sarai, “Look, I know what a beautiful woman you are. When the Egyptians see you, they will say, ‘This is his wife.’ They will kill me but … Continue reading →

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Faith Filled Friday – Pre-Determined Doubt!

Posted on January 4, 2019 by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

“Besides, she is indeed my sister, the daughter of my father though not the daughter of my mother, and she became my wife. And when God caused me to wander from my father’s house, I said to her, ‘This is … Continue reading →

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Train Them Thursday – Following the Spirit’s Leading!

Posted on January 3, 2019 by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

“And there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon; and this man was righteous and devout, looking for the consolation of Israel; and the Holy Spirit was upon him. And it had been revealed to him by the … Continue reading →

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Willing Worker Wednesday – Unwilling Workers Are Easy to Spot!

Posted on January 2, 2019 by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

“Then Herod secretly summoned the wise men and asked them the exact time the star appeared. He sent them to Bethlehem and said, “Go and search carefully for the child. When you find Him, report back to me so that … Continue reading →

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Train Them Thursday – The Blessed Life!

Posted on December 27, 2018 by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

“And when the days for their purification according to the law of Moses were completed, they brought Him up to Jerusalem to present Him to the Lord (as it is written in the Law of the Lord, “Every firstborn male … Continue reading →

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Willing Worker Wednesday – Worthy Of the Cost!

Posted on December 26, 2018 by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

“After Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of King Herod, wise men from the east arrived unexpectedly in Jerusalem, saying, “Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we saw His star … Continue reading →

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Hope For Today – Jesus, the Savior of All!

Posted on December 23, 2018 by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

I’m Dr. Matthew Lee Smith and I want to share some Hope For Today about celebrating the real reason for the season: The Birth of Our Savior! Hope For Today is a part of the ministry of Eagles In Leadership. … Continue reading →

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