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Hope For Today – #167 – Expansion Provides Opportunities!

Posted on September 13, 2020 by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

Have you thought about how God’s blessings in your life spill over into every area of your life? You have to admit many times we’re so focused on ourselves, our needs, our family, our bills, we don’t pay attention to the … Continue reading →

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Hope For Today #163 – The Dreams and Visions We Are Building!

Posted on July 26, 2020 by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

(Doc and Kate with Kate’s Sister’s Children) Children are amazing! When God blessed Melodee and me with two girls we were so excited. And now as Kate and I pray and seek God’s face, we’re asking God to increase our … Continue reading →

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Hope For Today #160 – Making God’s Expansion Plans Our Top Priority!

Posted on July 5, 2020 by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

There’s nothing better than going out to the garden and bringing in a basket of tomatoes, pulling some carrots, or bringing in some green peppers. Enjoying the fruit of one’s labor is what life is all about. Hi there, I’m … Continue reading →

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Hope For Today – His Expansion Plans Begin Afresh!

Posted on June 21, 2020 by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

Like a new calendar at the beginning of the year, there is something that stirs my heart when everything begins new. One of the things that I love the most is when God gives a fresh word for a new … Continue reading →

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Hope For Today – The Seeds of God’s Expansion For Our Lives Are to Be Found In …

Posted on May 24, 2020 by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

I love planting seeds and watching things grow. It’s so much fun for me to till the ground, plant, and then watch, tend and water my garden until there are onions and carrots and cabbage and tomatoes and squash, watermelons … Continue reading →

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Hope For Today – God’s Expansion Plans For Our Lives Thrive!

Posted on May 10, 2020 by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

Flying around the world has taught me several lessons. One of those lessons is that jets fly faster with a tailwind. When we have that extra push we arrive ahead of time. God has a tailwind for you as well … Continue reading →

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Hope For Today – God’s Expansion Plans Are Hampered!

Posted on May 3, 2020 by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

Bad advice. We’ve all taken it and we’ve all suffered from it. It seems like everyone has a plan for our lives, and many people are working very hard to make sure we do not succeed in 2020! Hi there, … Continue reading →

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What Covid-19 Has Given Me!

Posted on April 29, 2020 by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

While joining in corporate worship is good and it is enjoyable to honor His name with God’s people, I am thrilled for the time alone with Him daily in the Word as I hear His voice so clearly and He … Continue reading →

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Hope For Today – God’s Expansion of Our Lives Involves a Day of Refreshing Rest!

Posted on April 19, 2020 by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

Some people are never happy! They won’t even take a day off! They just work and work and work. And they’re so grumpy. Have you noticed it? If you haven’t, maybe we’re talking about you! Hi there, I’m Dr. Matthew … Continue reading →

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Happy Good Friday!

Posted on April 10, 2020 by Dr. Matthew Lee Smith

It’s Good Friday, 2020! For most of us, we are in lockdown – quarantined from family and friends … and our Church families. Some have found the quarantine difficult and depressing. But for us, Children of God, we have found … Continue reading →

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