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His Amazing Grace

Welcome to His Amazing Grace! Wherever you are in life and whatever brought you here, please know you are welcome. God has placed a special group of people on my heart—those experiencing seasons of transition through age, disability, mobility challenges, emotional hurt, loss, or difficult circumstances. Whatever your situation, remember: You are loved. You are not forgotten. You are not alone. God sees you, hears you, and still has an amazing purpose for your life. Here you’ll find devotionals, videos, songs, blogs, Bible studies, and opportunities for prayer. Our purpose is simple: to remind you that you are loved, valued, and never forgotten. If you would like to know more about our site, click here.

Pastor Chris J Smithy

Chris answered the call to preach at just twelve years old, when he preached his first sermon. That moment marked the beginning of a calling that would shape the course of his life. At nineteen, he stepped into his first pastorate, trusting God to lead him beyond his years and equip him for the journey ahead. Since then, Pastor Chris has devoted most of his adult life to pastoral ministry, shepherding people with a servant’s heart and a deep love for God’s people.

Prior to retiring in 2025 due to an eye condition, Chris served his final 22 years of pastoral ministry at Curtis Road Church of God in Champaign, Illinois. There, he and his bride of 48 years, Teresa, faithfully served their congregation—loving people, building community, and pointing hearts toward Christ.

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Grace changes everything.

September 4, 2026

Hebrews 11:1

Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.

Daily Devotional

Today's Encouragement

Faith isn’t believing God can. It’s believing God will do what’s best. Faith isn’t pretending problems don’t exist. Faith sees the mountain but believes God is bigger. The men of Israel looked at Goliath, saw his size, and concluded they couldn’t win. David looked at the same giant, but instead of comparing Goliath to himself, he compared Goliath’s size to the greatness of God. David knew that with God on his side, he could not lose. Many times, we think faith means never asking questions or never struggling. But faith isn’t the absence of fear. Nor does faith mean understanding everything that’s going on. Faith is choosing to obey God anyway. It’s taking a step forward even when you don’t understand and may be a little apprehensive. Peter stepped out of the boat while the storm was still raging. Joshua marched around Jericho before the walls fell. The woman with the issue of blood reached out to Jesus before she saw her healing. Real faith acts because it believes God’s Word is more dependable than our circumstances (James 2:26). You may not know what tomorrow holds, but you know who holds tomorrow. You may not see the answer yet, but you can trust the One who does. That’s faith.

Prayer

Father, increase my faith. Help me to believe Your promises even when my circumstances tell a different story.

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Scripture: Matthew 17:20 (NKJV)

So Jesus said to them, “Because of your unbelief; for assuredly, I say to you, if you have faith as a mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move; and nothing will be impossible for you.”

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“Your word is a lamp to my feet And a light to my path.”

Psalm 119:105 (NKJV)

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