Wildflowers, Broken Dreams and Miracle Chairs

Nathan SmithFaith, Personal Stories, Thought Provoking

It’s Spring and the sound of the lawn mower seems to reverberate all day off the houses in the neighborhood.  Everyone is coming out of hibernation and working in the flower beds and trying to put their best foot forward.  There’s much to be said for intentional pruning and development.  I believe it is key to living a life worth …

Birthing Babies And Birthing Adults

Nathan SmithBible, Faith, Family, Thought Provoking

The role of ‘Father’ has been under attack for quite some time.  That is not to say women and mothers have not been mistreated or under appreciated; certainly they have.  But, there seems to be a clear understanding in our culture that the nurturing and tenderness of a mother is absolutely essential in the life of a child.  However, especially …

Dead & Buried or Planted & Growing?

Nathan SmithChristian Maturity, Faith, Family, Personal Stories

I learned this morning that my paternal grandmother passed away in the early hours of the day.  It was not entirely unexpected as her health had been waning in the past weeks. My mind is flooded with memories, buried treasures from the past that seem to become unearthed in moments like these. It is bittersweet. My ‘Nana’ will be missed …

People Pleasing Power Drain

Nathan SmithBible, Faith, Personal Stories, Thought Provoking

I have had the privilege of traveling to many different countries around the world.  Often, I have been ministering by either speaking or leading worship.  Once, while on a tour of Eastern Europe, I was preparing to go out on stage in Croatia when I realized something was wrong with my guitar effects pedal board.  Making a few quick changes, …