Holly Smith

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Passing the Torch

My spiritual role is evolving from keeper of the flame to passing the torch. This process requires me to subordinate my own interests to the interests of my sons as well as the next generation. It is a circumcision of sorts; a process God has designated to maintain parity between my spirit and my aging…

October 8, 2011
Your Personal Peniel

As you encounter larger trials in the Christian life, you must either decide to be ever vigilant and relentless in your self-protection or surrender that responsibility to God and trust in His oversight. There are no other choices, because inevitably, in your response to larger problems, you’ll attempt to venture further and further into the…

September 22, 2011
Letting Christ Live Through Us

I watched a moving dvd the other night about some monks at a monastery in Bosnia. They were on a mission to this little village of poor people. They represented peace and defended the weak against the invading Islamic terrorists. Tension rose after the guerillas slaughtered some of the residents of the village. The monks…

August 22, 2011
Rebuilding the Walls

“Easily distracted,” I read, across the front of my neighbor’s t-shirt. “I would not wear that t-shirt I teased, “it’s enough of a struggle as it is without agreeing with that label.” Patti laughed and continued walking to her home next door. She obviously didn’t know the power of our words or how many of…

June 20, 2011
The Power of Imitation

Parents beware-your children are watching! At an early age, our kids see us as representing Christ. Of course we are to imitate and reflect Christ. We actually become the intermediary and stepping stone until they are joined to Him. A young couple sat in front of us with their one year old son at our…

June 13, 2011
Where Did the Time Go?

Where did the time go? This week I met with a girl who thanked me for connecting her to a group that was blessing her. Without praying about it, I wondered aloud if I could sit in and be a part too. The group would consist of gifted, enthusiastic women, writing their stories. She told…

June 3, 2011

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