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 …

What is Your ‘Response Ability’?

Nathan SmithBible, Faith, Family, Life Skills

How well do you respond to situations in life?  Many of us have a strong sense of responsibility depending on our upbringing and life circumstances.  Even for those that may be a little more ‘loosy-goosey’ there is an understanding that certain situations demand action more than others, even if simply out of a sense of duty.  However, beyond our sense …

3 Keys To Managing Expectations This Christmas

Nathan SmithChristian Maturity, Faith, Life Skills

Christmas time can be a season of unreal, unmet expectations.  If we’re not careful the joy of the season can be robbed by the pressure and disappointment of expecting one thing and receiving another.  Since Christmas is to be the day we celebrate the birth of Jesus the Christ, I have often wondered if it was like that for Mary, …

The Night I Wondered At Stevie

Nathan SmithFamily, Personal Stories, Thought Provoking

I had a ‘bucket list’ moment with my lovely wife recently. We went to see Stevie Wonder in concert. As a lifelong musician, myself, getting to see someone like Stevie Wonder perform in person is a very special event. Perhaps you don’t realize the unbelievable talent he is and has been since childhood. His musical ability is literally off the …

Halloween

My Halloween Testimony

Nathan SmithFamily, Personal Stories

Years ago, I wrote down a testimony to email to my friends. I recently came across it again as I was preparing to launch my new blog.  I’m sharing it again today to remind you that the Lord is near, even in our times of deepest desperation and fear.  He knows our hurt, pain and struggle.  Take heart, He has …