writings from Nathan Wesley Smith
At the first of the year our church family takes time to pause, fast, pray and listen. I am doing the same. I’m going off of social media, taking a break from the blog and taking more time to listen, pray, write and reflect. If it’s been a while since you’ve done the same I would invite you to join …
I recently held a half-million dollars in my hands. No, it wasn’t mine. I interface with dozens of ministries and non-profits that care for people in various ways around the world. One of the ministries was given one of the most generous gifts they have ever received to aid them in caring for those to whom they minister. I happened …
I walked by Michael Jordan the other night at a Charlotte Hornets game. No, I didn’t meet him. I was within about six feet of him which is pretty cool since he is the greatest basketball player of all time (I don’t want to hear anything about LeBron, etc…). There is an important detail that is often overlooked when you …
Hanukkah is celebrated around the world this week and unless you’re Jewish you likely know little to nothing about it. Though most Christians pay zero attention to the Jewish Holiday of Hanukkah, you may be surprised to know the only time the holiday is mentioned in the Bible is in the NEW Testament book of John and Jesus is present! …
Believe it or not, boundaries actually break down barriers. It may seem strange or even incorrect but a boundary and a barrier are not the same thing. The problem is we can too easily equate the two and therefore rob ourselves of being able to appreciate the important differences. You know that guy that talks too much at the office …
Some people seem to have all the luck. That lucky guy, his wife is always so encouraging to him. How did they luck out and get the yard that grows lush, green grass? She’s so lucky to have the kind of job she has. We say things like this all the time. The interesting thing is, no one seems to …