Author: Dennis Smith

Turn what over and to whom? Trials, struggles, frustrations, all our concerns, everything, turn them all over to God. It may sound easy but it is far from it. It is impossible except with the help of God…and then anything is possible (Matthew 19:26). The struggles we face today are no different than what our … Continue reading “Turn it Over”

How do you measure up? The waters of society are so muddied today many people are confused, undecided, torn between feelings and what truth is and just sit on the fence numbed. Included in that group are many Christ followers. Scripture tells us to make a stand, a decision, and do not be warm or … Continue reading Things to Ponder

I was sitting on the porch of our house in the mountains enjoying the cool breeze when a neighbor’s little dog was standing in his yard all alone. Why was he standing there in the same spot and only bark once every five minutes? Did he need help or was he just a spoiled dog … Continue reading A CRY FOR HELP

The woodpecker is just one of God’s unique and glorious creatures. It is common knowledge that woodpeckers peck in order to get bugs living in the bark of trees. They also peck in order to make a nest cavity for themselves, their mate and their young. The pecking sometimes is used to communicate as part … Continue reading The Woodpecker as it Relates to Salvation

It should not be amazing, but it actually is: information technology and the mass of information is available in a manner of a few seconds to anyone interested in seeking it! This collection of information can be used for good or harm; it can bring us joy or depression. It can also lead us to … Continue reading The Rain Falls on the Good and Evil

I am wrestling with the idea that many Christians have a false idea of who has salvation and who does not. They look at salvation through the lens of emotions, feelings, and their heart…even when it is contrary to scripture. I know this is true because I experience these notions within the lives of my … Continue reading Put Emotions Aside Part 2

This article is going to stir up emotions, cause pain, mental anguish, and prayerfully get us to stop and think about what we believe as Christians and how far we are willing to go to be obedient to following His word even if it means we suffer in the process. Take a moment to read … Continue reading PUT EMOTIONS ASIDE, PART 1

I thought about writing this article months ago but for some reason I just never got around to it. My thoughts were always there. I just never sat down and put them to print. But now with all the hype about the Corona Virus and how it is affecting people and what the government is … Continue reading We are not the same as our ancestors

ANOTHER LESSON LEARNED Satan and the world want us to be divided. They will do anything to get us to quarrel, say things that sound like they mean something else and get caught up in discussions that lead us to make assumptions that are partially true at best and false at the worse.  It is … Continue reading ANOTHER LESSON LEARNED

We all want it at some time ot another, that's life, we are human, and we have sin nature and are selfish sometimes. If you fit in this category you are normal. As Christians we can overcome this sin by prayer, repentance, and the grace given to us by Jesus. To say you have never … Continue reading Recognition