You alone are worthy
August 25th, 2026
Today, let’s learn something together about prayer. I’ll start with a question. Do you tend to pray more about yourself than anything else? Needs, hopes and dreams, confession of sin, etc.? Me, too.In...  Read More
by Bruce Smith
Taken Out
August 24th, 2026
Put a target on your back and shots will be fired. Arrogance and pride are great temptations, hard-wired into every human heart. I’ve heard it said that as long as you’re not a threat to the enemy, he...  Read More
by Bruce Smith
For the Glory of the Lord
August 23rd, 2026
October 16, 2019 – When I pray, do I seek my benefit or for God to be glorified? Do I pray for others for their benefit or for God’s glory? Anything I ask for should have the desired result of glorify...  Read More
by Bruce Smith
A Broken Heart
August 22nd, 2026
That title evokes a lot of bad memories, most of which involve immature relationships and the unreasonable expectations of a teenage me. Praise God that Junior High happens only once! Many things in l...  Read More
by Bruce Smith
What's your focus?
August 21st, 2026
October 12, 2019 – Life is too short and eternity too important to allow this world to distract or deflate my spirit through common trials. What I focus on determines what impacts my life most. If my ...  Read More
by Bruce Smith
Its a family thing
August 20th, 2026
They replied, “Believe in the Lord Jesus and you will be saved, along with everyone in your household.” And they shared the word of the Lord with him and with all who lived in his household. Even at t...  Read More
by Bruce Smith
There is room for only one
August 19th, 2026
I have written in my journal so many times about a dream, a vision, a stirring in my heart that generates excitement and energy just to think about it.  This dream represents a hope for something that...  Read More
by Bruce Smith
All you have to do is ask
August 18th, 2026
Being a parent, I understand these words very well. There is really nothing that your mom and I wouldn’t do for you, Son. How much more does God stand ready to be an active part of our lives! The foll...  Read More
by Bruce Smith
This is critical
August 17th, 2026
And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy ...  Read More
by Bruce Smith
Give it away
August 16th, 2026
Good leaders shift from being self-focused to others-focused. They give more than they take. They focus on sowing, not reaping. As leaders we need to maintain a seed-sowing mindset.-John Maxwell, Lead...  Read More
by Bruce Smith
Where did the time go?
August 15th, 2026
It seems not so long ago that your mom and I were bringing you home for the first time. Days turn into months, months turn into years, and before you know it, here you are. It sure is easy, in the mid...  Read More
by Bruce Smith
Live in the moment
August 14th, 2026
This is the day which the Lord has made;Let’s rejoice and be glad in it.-Psalms 118:24 (NASB)So be very careful how you live, not being like those with no understanding, but live honorably with true w...  Read More
by Bruce Smith
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