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Author Archives: Dr. Matthew Lee Smith
Train Them Thursday – Grace For the Race!
“For of His fullness we have all received, and grace upon grace.” (John 1:16, NASB95) Grace upon grace. We all make mistakes. We all have bad days. We all get grumpy. So why is it that we are … Continue reading
Posted in Discipleship, Train Them Thursdays (discipleship)
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Willing Worker Wednesday – When God Answers Us!
“But the angel said to him: Do not be afraid, Zechariah, because your prayer has been heard. Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you will name him John … And he will go before Him in … Continue reading
Posted in Leadership Blog, Willing Worker Wednesdays
Tagged Burden, cause, Christ, complain, complaining, dark hours, frustration, God, Jesus, Jews, King, kistening, Leadership, life, plan, prayer, prayers, reason, service, serving, silence, timing, Trust, trusting, work
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Turn-Around Tuesday – Denial Leads to Our Destruction!
“Cain said to his brother Abel, “Let’s go out to the field.” And while they were in the field, Cain attacked his brother Abel and killed him. Then the Lord said to Cain, “Where is your brother Abel?” … Continue reading
Posted in 2 - Turn-Around Tuesdays (trials and troubles), Suffering
Tagged Abel, action, arrogance, brother's keeper, Cain, child, choice, consequences, distraction, failure, forgiveness, frustrated, frustration, guilt, honest, humble, lie, life, mean, mercy, mistakes, obstinate, parent, pride, responsibility, teachable, transparent, trapped, trials, troubles, wrong-doing
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Hope For Today – God is Able!
I’m Dr. Matthew Lee Smith and I want to share some Hope For Today to report that God is able! No matter our situation, no matter our circumstances, God is able! Hope For Today is a part of the ministry … Continue reading
Posted in Hope For Today, Transformed
Tagged abandon, abandoned, ability, able, Abraham, change, circumstances, God, God is able, hope, hopeless, impossibility, Impossible, infertility, Jesus Christ, Let days, promise of God, situation
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Faith Filled Friday – Faith Follows God’s Lead!
“Now the Lord said to Abram, “Go from your country and your kindred and your father’s house to the land that I will show you. And I will make of you a great nation, and I will bless you … Continue reading
Train Them Thursday – Who’s Most Important?
“John testified about Him and cried out, saying, “This was He of whom I said, ‘He who comes after me has a higher rank than I, for He existed before me.’ ”” (John 1:15, NASB95) He … has a … Continue reading
Posted in Discipleship, Train Them Thursdays (discipleship)
Tagged biblical, character, child, difference, disciple, discipleship, discipling, effectiveness, God, humility, importance, Jesus, John the Baptist, malevolent, mindset, mission, parent, perspective, rank, reputation, self-importance, testimony, thinking, trait, universe
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Turn-Around Tuesday – Choosing Who We’re Going To Follow!
“But for Cain and his offering he had no regard. So Cain was very angry, and his face fell. The Lord said to Cain, “Why are you angry, and why has your face fallen? If you do well, … Continue reading
Posted in 2 - Turn-Around Tuesdays (trials and troubles), Suffering
Tagged acceptable, children, curve, decision, feelings, God, life, manipulated, offering, plan, rebellion, self, selfishness, sin, surrender, thought, toddler, trial, trouble, unacceptable, will, wisdom
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