Author: Chris Smithey

We know when God protects us from the car that ran the red light and almost hit us, but we don’t see the one He redirected blocks away from us to keep us safe.

At the church where I pastor, we have five core values with the first core value being “God is good, all the time.” I chose to make this our first core value because it is foundational in that it will shape how we feel about ourselves, the world around us, but most importantly, about God… Continue reading Ain’t God Good →

Are there times in your Christian journey when you seem to have lost your joy or excitement? Times that maybe your zeal is gone, or at least running low. Here may be your answer…

The devil can’t stand this song, and he will do everything he can to shut you up. He hates your song because it is a testimony of what God has done for you, and because of the power of the song.

Did you ever have an idea but, because of the problems that you faced, you gave up on it? Did you ever quit something you wanted to do because it was hard? Just about everyone has given up on something significant to him or her. I believe one of the essential qualities that we must… Continue reading Never Give Up →

Not all sayings, such as, “the customer is always right,” are correct. I have worked in the public sector (managed restaurants), and I know they are not always right. Time does not allow me to go into that but believe me, they are not always right. Customers should always be treated with respect and care,… Continue reading The Power of Words →

Have you ever thought that the small things didn’t really matter? Have you ever wanted to skip the small things and go on to something that is “really important?” Maybe you’re too busy today for Bible reading or you just don’t have time to pray. Maybe you will only half prepare for your Sunday School… Continue reading It’s the Small Things that Make the Difference →

How much is a baseball worth? What value would you place on a $10 sports ball? While an average baseball may only be worth $10, some place a huge value on certain sport balls because of their uniqueness. There is something about them that sets them apart from the others. Maybe, because of a signature… Continue reading Love, Honor, and Cherish →

“We must live within the knowledge that we are going to grasp something, either the glory of our yesterdays or the destiny of our tomorrows. We can reach back or we can reach forward but if we try to reach both we will reach neither.”