Author Archives: Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

Who Are You Trusting?

Posted on November 18, 2008 by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

Feel free to forward this to a friend! The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree! This common proverb has withstood the test of time because of the truth it encapsulates. The moral of this proverb is that we have … Continue reading →

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Lifestyle and Direction Issues

Posted on November 11, 2008 by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

Feel free to forward this to a friend! Which direction are you headed? Have you ever sat down and ‘mapped out’ your life course? You know, you take a few minutes and do a brief assessment of the choices you … Continue reading →

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Transformed Episode #51 – When Personalities Clash

Posted on November 9, 2008 by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

Barry Phegan reminds us that, “As a leader, you can do very little about someone’s personality… but you can do a lot about the situation.” “When Personalities Clash” is the theme of today’s episode. Dr. Matthew Lee Smith shows how … Continue reading →

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Thank You for Voting for the Transformed! Podcast

Posted on November 7, 2008 by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

While we wait for the final outcome in the “Religion Inspiration” category for the 2008 Podcast awards, we wanted to thank you for your vote. As you know our Transformed! Podcast is a finalist and we are excitedly awaiting the … Continue reading →

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Transformed Interview with Art Linkletter

Posted on November 5, 2008 by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

Art Linkletter was the host of two of the longest-running shows in United States broadcast history: House Party, which ran on CBS radio and television for 25 years, and People Are Funny, on NBC radio-TV for 19 years. Linkletter was … Continue reading →

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Seeking God’s Best!

Posted on November 4, 2008 by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

Feel free to forward this to a friend! How do people treat you? How do you treat people? These are two of the most important questions we can ask ourselves, for in them we hold the ‘stuff’ of life: our … Continue reading →

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Transformed Podcast: Episode #050 – Why Grace Must Have It's Place

Posted on November 1, 2008 by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

In Thomas Lynch’s popular book The Undertaking: Life Studies from the Dismal Trade, he reflects on his work as a funeral director in a small Michigan town. In 25 years, he has overseen some 5,000 burials. How has it shaped … Continue reading →

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Watch Your Attitude (And Your Actions)!

Posted on October 30, 2008 by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

Feel free to forward this to a friend! Have you noticed how easy it is to look down on others? What is it about our human nature that seems to default into degrading another through criticism? How do we look … Continue reading →

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Transformed Interview with Matt Bell

Posted on October 23, 2008 by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

Matt began his career as a radio journalist, with his work featured on National Public Radio, the NBC Radio Network, and several other networks. His reporting earned national awards from the Society of Professional Journalists and United Press International. Today, … Continue reading →

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Transformed Podcast: Episode #049 – What’s A Church to Do in These Turbulent Times?

Posted on October 19, 2008 by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

Tom Welch tells us to “Declare your mission – and then live it!” No words could better speak to us in these turbulent times than these. It seems that while the world economy is shaken, world opinion continues to turn … Continue reading →

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