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Train Them Thursday – God Keeps Us On-Track!

Posted on November 29, 2018 by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

“And Joseph awoke from his sleep and did as the angel of the Lord commanded him, and took Mary as his wife, but kept her a virgin until she gave birth to a Son; and he called His name Jesus.” … Continue reading →

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Magnificent Marriage Monday – Favor Falls On the Obedient!

Posted on November 26, 2018 by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

“Understand that I am bringing a flood—floodwaters on the earth to destroy every creature under heaven with the breath of life in it. Everything on earth will perish. But I will establish my covenant with you, and you will enter … Continue reading →

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Faith Filled Friday – Negotiating With God!

Posted on November 23, 2018 by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

“Then he said, “Oh let not the Lord be angry, and I will speak again but this once. Suppose ten are found there.” He answered, “For the sake of ten I will not destroy it.” And the Lord went his … Continue reading →

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Willing Worker Wednesday – Attitude and Character!

Posted on November 21, 2018 by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

“In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that the whole empire should be registered. This first registration took place while Quirinius was governing Syria. So everyone went to be registered, each to his own town. And Joseph … Continue reading →

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Train Them Thursday – Saved to Serve God!

Posted on November 15, 2018 by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

“To grant us that we, being rescued from the hand of our enemies, Might serve Him without fear, in holiness and righteousness before Him all our days.” (Luke 1:74–75, NASB95) That we … might serve Him without fear, in … Continue reading →

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Train Them Thursday – The Bigger The Ask, The Bigger The Importance!

Posted on November 1, 2018 by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

“Mary said to the angel, “How can this be, since I am a virgin?” The angel answered and said to her, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you; and for … Continue reading →

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Faith Filled Friday – Faith Embraces God’s Declared Will!

Posted on October 26, 2018 by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

“And Abraham said to God, “Oh that Ishmael might live before you!” God said, “No, but Sarah your wife shall bear you a son, and you shall call his name Isaac. I will establish my covenant with him as … Continue reading →

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Magnificent Marriage Monday – Guarding God’s Gifts!

Posted on October 15, 2018 by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

“The Lord God made clothing from skins for the man and his wife, and he clothed them.” (Genesis 3:21, CSB) The Lord God made clothing … and he clothed them. We live in corrupt times. So many people have … Continue reading →

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Hope For Today – Letting God Lead!

Posted on October 7, 2018 by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

I’m Dr. Matthew Lee Smith and I want to share some Hope For Today about letting God lead from Proverbs 16:9 (CSB) … A person’s heart plans his way, but the Lord determines his steps. Hope For Today is a … Continue reading →

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Train Them Thursday – God Silences Doubt!

Posted on October 4, 2018 by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

“Zacharias said to the angel, “How will I know this for certain? For I am an old man and my wife is advanced in years.” The angel answered and said to him, “I am Gabriel, who stands in the … Continue reading →

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