Blog: Dave Smith – Page 4

  • Do Not Be Afraid

    August 25, 2024

    In one of the scenes from “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” Charlie Brown speaks to Lucy at her therapy booth about knowing he should be happy at Christmastime, but he’s not.  […]

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  • What To Do When Making A Wrong Turn

    August 11, 2024

    The answer to the title of this article would seem obvious.  If I make a wrong turn, I need to correct my course and get back on the right road.  […]

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  • Don’t! Stop! or Don’t Stop!

    July 31, 2024

    I enjoy playing with words, as you can probably tell from this past Sunday’s bulletin article (denial vs. the Nile).  Well, a thought came to me on Sunday in regards to […]

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  • Dealing with Denial

    July 28, 2024

    Mark Twain is quoted as once saying “Denial ain’t just a river in Egypt.”  Though this play on words between “denial” and “the Nile” often brings chuckles when heard, the […]

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  • Hold Fast

    July 14, 2024

    It was not uncommon for our parents to tell us at an early age to “hold on tight” to their hand as we were walking in crowded or unfamiliar areas.  […]

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  • Religious or Spiritual?

    June 23, 2024

    We’re hearing more and more in our day people identifying themselves as “spiritual but not religious.”  The difference between the two terms seems to be one of organized beliefs and […]

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  • Imitate Me

    May 26, 2024

    There is an old saying that goes “Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.”  It’s often used as a complimentary statement to show respect or appreciation for someone by following […]

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  • Show That You Care

    May 12, 2024

    One of my favorite parables is that of the Good Samaritan.  We all remember the story.  Two men, a priest and a Levite, saw a wounded man in need and […]

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  • My Hope Is Built On . . .

    April 28, 2024

    What is your hope built on?  If this question were asked to a number of different people, I’m guessing the answers would be quite varied.  And I’m also guessing most […]

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  • Counting the Cost

    April 14, 2024

    When thinking of a project we’re about to begin, most of us take time at the outset to consider how much time, cost and effort will be necessary to achieve […]

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