Author Archives: Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

When Depression Falls On the Child of God

“Why am I so depressed? Why this turmoil within me?” (Psalm 42:5, HCSB) There seems to be a stigma to those Christ-followers who profess some sort of sadness of soul these days. Critics scorn them with pious platitudes like, “How … Continue reading

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Come and View a Fisherman’s Boat From the Time of Jesus!

Photo Credit: Bettina & Dominique Zygmont. “As He got into the boat, His disciples followed Him. Suddenly, a violent storm arose on the sea, so that the boat was being swamped by the waves. But He was sleeping. So the … Continue reading

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Episode 118 – Forgiving or Forbearing?

Artwork by OnlyCurious “People find fault as if there is a reward for it!  Too many people look for the worst in others and never pass up the chance to cut down or criticize others.” That quote from Zig Ziglar … Continue reading

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Come and Consider the Future World War in the Valley of Armageddon!

Photo Credit: BiblePlaces.com Can you imagine standing in the very place where Jesus predicted that the future World War battle for the planet would happen? You can overlook the valley if you join Melodee and I for these 10 Life-Changing … Continue reading

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Come and Rejoice In the Victory at the Gates of Hell!

  Can you imagine standing in the very place where Jesus predicted that the Church would never succumb to “the Gates of Hell” – a place where the worship of false gods had prevailed for centuries! You can if you … Continue reading

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Come and Learn With Us at the Mount of the Beatitudes!

Photo Credit: http://www.bibleplaces.com/mtbeatitudes.htm   Can you imagine listening to the Beatitudes of Jesus in the very place where Jesus first uttered them! You can if you join Melodee and I for these 10 Life-Changing Days in Israel! We will hold … Continue reading

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Come and Be Baptized With Us in the Jordan River!

Can you imagine being baptized in the very river where Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist! You can if you join Melodee and I for these 10 Life-Changing Days in Israel! We will baptize any who would like to … Continue reading

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Fall Semester Open Registration!

Eagles In Leadership and Bible Believers Christian College and Seminary Are Announcing …   Fall Registration! 2012 – 2013   BBCCS offers the following …   High School Diploma   Associate of Biblical Studies Degree   Bachelor Degree   Master … Continue reading

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Transformed Interviews Comedian Jeff Allen

Jeff Allen is the best at what he does–making people laugh as hard as humanly possible. His Happy Wife, Happy Life® message of a marriage gone wrong and redeemed has given laughter and encouragement to millions of people. Jeff’s comedy … Continue reading

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Come and Worship With Us in Jesus’ Synagogue!

Can you imagine singing praise to Jesus in the very worship center in which He attended while He was on earth! You can if you join Melodee and I for these 10 Life-Changing Days in Israel! We will worship in … Continue reading

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