Christy Smith

Perseverance

Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.  (James 1:2-3) NIV Continue to bless our nation, Lord, as you have done daily for the last four years. We look to you for strength in the days ahead. Read More

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I Must Say

Written 1.19.21      I must say that I am proud to be an American citizen tonight. I just saw President Trump’s Farewell Speech as President. I hold President Trump in high esteem for the way he has handled his term in office and his exit from the same. I, among others, have not always agreed with

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Sensitivity

We all have feelings. Feelings include being sensitive or having sensitivity. Merriam Webster’s Dictionary defines sensitivity this way: the quality or state of being sensitive: such as a: the capacity of an organism or sense organ to respond to stimulation: IRRITABILITY b: the quality or state of being hypersensitive c: the degree to which a

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Wisdom

God gave Solomon wisdom and very great insight, and a breadth of understanding as measureless as the sand on the seashore.                                             (1 Kings 4:29) NIV If but one of us had the wisdom of Solomon, the insight and understanding he was given, our world would be quite different. Blessings to us all in the upcoming

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Find Favor

So Boaz said to Ruth, “My daughter, listen to me. Don’t go and glean in another field, and don’t go away from here. Stay here with the women who work for me. Watch the field where the men are harvesting and follow along after the women. I have told the men not to lay a

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Merry Christmas

Yes, I know it’s January. I was doing an errand this morning and saw a sign that said Merry Christmas. It started me thinking. I thought it’s not Christmas anymore. Why say Merry Christmas now? Immediately on the tail of that thought was Why not? Why do we reserve the greeting of Merry Christmas for

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