Author Archives: Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

Isaiah: God’s Condemnation and Consolation to the Nation of Israel When They Reject His Guidance!

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Route No. 4: Listening to God’s Warnings Through His Messengers!

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Song of Solomon: Warmed by a Love Song of Marriage!

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Ecclesiastes: Understanding the Futility of a Life Lived for Self

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Proverbs – Becoming a Virtuous Wife (Proverbs 31:10-31)

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Proverbs – Real Life Lessons from Solomon and Others! (Proverbs 10 – 31)

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Proverbs – God's Real Life Instruction Manual For Raising Children!

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When All Seems Lost! (Psalm 74:18-23)

Photo Credit: medicaltipsinfo.blogspot.com   You probably know the feeling – life was supposed to turn out differently, but it didn’t. You thought God would rescue you, but he hasn’t. You know the dire hopelessness as God has stopped speaking and … Continue reading

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Psalms: God is the center of life and the central joy of life! (Book 5)

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Transformed! Interviews Mike Slaughter about "Change the World!"

We are so pleased you have returned to the Transformed podcast. In today’s episode, we explore how we can recover the message and mission of Jesus, and thus, Change the World. Matt’s guest today is Mike Slaughter, lead pastor at … Continue reading

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