In Your Heart and Out Of Reach

Nathan SmithFaith, Personal Stories, Thought Provoking

Often times the things that are in our hearts are completely out of reach.  Where the world’s wisdom tells us how to self medicate and learn to cope with our inability to attain our dreams and desires, God’s Word implores us to engage our faith and see the impossible become reality. However, much like a turtle who is apprehensive to emerge …

Leading Volunteers You To Be Misunderstood

To Lead Is To Be Misunderstood

Nathan SmithLeadership, Relationships

There are few things more frustrating and more challenging than being misunderstood. No matter how hard you work to communicate your intentions or explain your actions someone is going to misinterpret your motive and judge your decision. Though this is a universal truth, it is never more true than when you assume a leadership role. It could be as a …

drowning in our own judgment

Drowning In Our Own Judgment

Nathan SmithChristian Maturity, Life Skills

“She’s so full of herself.” “All they think about is money.” “He’s just saying sorry so he doesn’t look bad.”  For all the technological breakthroughs we’ve witnessed in the last 20 years, perhaps the thing the human race has advanced in the most is judgment!  With the rise in faceless communication, social media, and endless op-eds, people have become more …

Hurricane

I Was In the Eye Of The Hurricane

Nathan SmithPersonal Stories, Thought Provoking

Recently our nation has, once again, had it’s attention turned to the threats and devastation that hurricanes can bring. Thoughts and prayers have gone out to those directly in the path of these storms and reeling from it’s destruction. Let’s continue to pray for those mourning the loss of life and having to start over after having their homes washed …

Don't Hate

I Hate You

Nathan SmithPerspective, Thought Provoking

Life is complicated. With all the joys and wonders of sunsets, the laughter of children and autumn leaves changing color, there are equal amounts of pain and disappointments.  Each of us handle pain in a different way… some internalize it, others lash out. Regardless of our responses, the fact is we all deal with pain and we have to be …