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
Let's get something straight...
August 13th, 2026
Making excuses is easy. Owning your own mistakes can be a major problem for some.In episode 4 of season 22 of The Amazing Race, by winning the first leg, a couple won an express pass that they could u...  Read More
by Bruce Smith
Our Heart's Truest Desire
August 12th, 2026
“If we find ourselves with a desire that nothing in this world can satisfy, the most probable explanation is that we were made for another world.”-C. S. Lewis ____________________________ Truth #1We a...  Read More
by Bruce Smith
Wrestling
August 11th, 2026
Growing up, I remember watching Mid-South Wrestling every weekend. Guys like The Junkyard Dog and the Von Erichs were almost heroes to me until… UNTIL I FOUND OUT IT WAS ALL FAKE! So not cool!I wish I...  Read More
by Bruce Smith
Didn't I just say that
August 10th, 2026
There seems to be a recurring theme in my journals throughout the past year. I have this longing for authenticity and a genuine love for God. It would be really easy to try to address the lack of thes...  Read More
by Bruce Smith
Layers
August 9th, 2026
Shrek: Ogres are like onions.Donkey: They stink?Shrek: Yes. No.Donkey: Oh, they make you cry.Shrek: No.Donkey: Oh, you leave ‘em out in the sun, they get all brown, start sproutin’ little white hairs....  Read More
by Bruce Smith
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