Author Archives: Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

1 Chronicles – The Family of David

Photo Credit: stickyjesus.com Editor’s Note: We continue our series of blogs for those who are reading the Bible with us cover-to-cover this year. Interspersed with our thoughts on our daily reading, we want to provide some tips about reading the … Continue reading

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H. Norman Wright Talks About Grief, Trauma and Loss

Mike Powers, Dr. H. Norman Wright, Jeanne Tropp (Mike’s Fiancee) Our own Mike Powers caught up with Dr. H. Norman Wright recently and spoke to him about grief, trauma and loss and how it applies to our present situation as … Continue reading

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Chicagoland Friends: How God Became My Hope Enabler!

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2 Kings – Fall of the Kingdom of Judah

Editor’s Note: We continue our series of blogs for those who are reading the Bible with us cover-to-cover this year. Interspersed with our thoughts on our daily reading, we want to provide some tips about reading the Bible in general. … Continue reading

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Helpful Personal Disciplines

Artwork Credit: ineedtostopsoon.com Every Eagle Leader knows the need to continue to grow if they are to make an impact for Christ. In our early ministry there is plenty to learn and we always know we are in deeper than … Continue reading

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Reaching Your Community in Your Generation Weekend

Artwork Credit: networkworld.com The world around us changes approximately every 18 months! Such change brings great challenges to our mission. Eagles In Leadership has designed a weekend to help you energize your congregation or organization to fulfill the Great Commission … Continue reading

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Daniel Plan a Great Aid in Health and Weight Loss

Clip Art Credit: lisastollmanrd.wordpress.com What a shock – I am still in shock – today as I went to purchase new jeans! When I started the Daniel Plan on Jan 1, I was size 42 waist – Relaxed Cut (for … Continue reading

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Want to Draw Closer to God?

Photo Credit: wordjourney.com God can feel distant … even if we have come to know Him in a personal relationship.  Enjoying an intimate walk with God seems impossible, yet it is something God longs for with you, and that’s the … Continue reading

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2 Kings – The Fall of Israel

Artwork Credit: biblesearch.com Editor’s Note: We continue our series of blogs for those who are reading the Bible with us cover-to-cover this year. Interspersed with our thoughts on our daily reading, we want to provide some tips about reading the … Continue reading

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Why Do We Gather Each Week to Worship?

Photo Credit: risingsunchurch.org Recently a church leadership team asked me the following question: “What is the purpose of the church weekly gatherings? “ As I thought about their question, I realized that the New Testament has much to say about … Continue reading

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