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Author Archives: Dr. Matthew Lee Smith
What Are You Dreaming About? (2)
Artwork Credit: susancorso.com We continue to ask the question today, “What Are You Dreaming About?” As I mentioned in my first post, I am looking for a full-time position in ministry. Whether that is a senior pastor position, or a … Continue reading
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Tagged city, discipleship, dream, dreams, mentor, mentored, multi-ethnic, outreach, spiritual maturity, unchurched, urban
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Your Passion is YOUR Passion!
“When Samuel became old, he made his sons judges over Israel. The name of his firstborn son was Joel, and the name of his second, Abijah; they were judges in Beersheba. Yet his sons did not walk in his ways … Continue reading
Posted in Just Read It!, Leadership Blog
Tagged abilities, calling, Christian, experiences, gift mix, heart, kingdom of God, Passion, SHAPE, spiritual gifts, will of God
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What Are You Dreaming About?
Artwork Credit: tohjoyo.wordpress.com As some of you know, I am looking for a full-time position in ministry. Whether that is a senior pastor position, or a staff position in the area of discipleship, leadership and / or missional outreach, God … Continue reading
SOUL SURFER In Theaters Everywhere April 8
SOUL SURFER In Theaters Everywhere April 8 SOUL SURFER is the inspiring true story of teen surfer Bethany Hamilton, who lost her arm in a shark attack and courageously overcame all odds to become a champion again, inspiring millions worldwide … Continue reading
King Saul's Rejection of God Leads to David's Anointing as King of Israel (1 Samuel 15-31)
Artwork Credit: pumpkinvinebaptistchurch.org 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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Tagged courage, David and Goliath, failure, Goliath, Kind David, King Saul, rejection, victory
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Spiritual Discipline is Relational Discipline!
Image Credit: mimosaspirit.com Have you ever struggled with a “spiritual discipline” because you think the very nature of the phrase conjures up forced obedience? If you have, let me turn your thinking on the matter. I believe … Discipleship (Spiritual … Continue reading
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Tagged dangers, desertion, discipline, divorce, drift, drunkenness, Jeremiah 9, love, relationship, relationships, sacrifice, spiritual disciplines
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Israel Rejects God's Reign, Establishing Saul as King of Israel (1 Samuel 8-15)
Image Credit: joannemattera.blogspot.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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Tagged 1 Samuel, Bible study, failure, King Saul, Leadership
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Judge Samuel's Sensitivity To God Exalts Him In Israel (1 Samuel 5-7)
Photo Credit: daytonopenbible.org 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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Tagged Ark, Ark of God, Eil, Old Testament, Philistines, Samuel
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1 Samuel – The Beginnings of the Monarchy
Hannah With Samuel Photo Credit: jesusfootprints.wordpress.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 … Continue reading
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Tagged 1 Samuel, Bible, bible reading, Bible study, Christian, Hannah, Old Testament, Samuel
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Ruth – The Loyalty of One Woman
Naomi and Ruth Photo Credit: captainhastings.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 … Continue reading
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Tagged Bible, bible reading, Bible study, Christian, Israel, loyalty, Old Testament, Ruth
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