David Smith 6/20/24 David Smith 6/20/24

Real Joy in Tough Times

Have you ever seen someone who seemed to have joy - REAL JOY - in the middle of a difficult time in life?

How is this possible?

David Smith 5/30/24 David Smith 5/30/24

Why Do We Need the Church? Bearing Burdens

In the church, we are pretty good at bearing one another’s burdens when someone needs encouragement or some kind of ministry.

But we seem a little uncomfortable to bear one another’s burdens in regard to sin as it says in Galatians 6. What should we do?

David Smith 5/23/24 David Smith 5/23/24

Why Do We Need the Church? Encourage One Another

Does your church have cheerleaders?

The body of Christ is the perfect place to find encouragers when you are walking through dark days, find a smile when your heart is weary, and lift you up when you are down!

David Smith 5/16/24 David Smith 5/16/24

Why Do We Need the Church? Serving One Another

Whose job is it to serve others within the body of Christ? Our pastor? Church leaders?

You don’t need a title to serve - you just need a heart to serve.

David Smith 5/9/24 David Smith 5/9/24

Why Do We Need the Church? Praying for One Another

Pray for me, please.

Have you said this to someone lately? or had someone say it to you?

Praying for one another is one of the greatest ministries and benefits of the church. Keep reading to find out how Gina and I have been blessed by the prayers of our friends and family over the past year!

David Smith 5/2/24 David Smith 5/2/24

Why Do We Need the Church? Encouragement

One of the most special items I have in my office is a wooden box.

Keep reading to find out what is in the box and why it is so special to me - and how it connects to why we need the church!

David Smith 4/25/24 David Smith 4/25/24

Why Do We Need the Church? Share the Keys

While her tactics could have used some softening, when 6-year-old Anna shared Jesus with 5-year-old Will, she was acting as the church was intended to act - sharing the keys of the kingdom with others!

David Smith 4/18/24 David Smith 4/18/24

Why Do We Need the Church? Connection as a Family

Even with all its imperfections, I’ve seen the church live up to the description from the book of Acts as a “household of faith” - a family like no other that cares for its own.

Keep reading to find out about Uncle Henry, Aunt Polly, and Tommy from North Mississippi, a precious family from Tennessee, and the “households of faith” who stepped in to surround these families during their times of need.

David Smith 4/11/24 David Smith 4/11/24

Why Do We Need the Church? Connection for Deep Roots

Is there any benefit from belonging to a church family?

Oh yes! And if you aren’t sure, give it a try!

David Smith 4/4/24 David Smith 4/4/24

Why Do We Need the Church?

Do you NEED the church?

I do. And so do you!

David Smith 3/28/24 David Smith 3/28/24

Easter: Our Faith Perfected

Zero Perfect Brackets Remaining!

What does this March Madness statistic have to do with Easter?

David Smith 3/21/24 David Smith 3/21/24

Easter: A Time to Strengthen Your Heart

Are you weary and about to lose heart?

You don’t have to stay that way!

Read further to strengthen and encourage your heart in Jesus as we prepare to celebrate Easter.

David Smith 3/14/24 David Smith 3/14/24

What is Easter really about?

Egg hunts. Easter candy. Easter baskets. Family gatherings. Easter clothes. Jesus.

What is Easter REALLY about?

David Smith 3/7/24 David Smith 3/7/24

Always Faithful: Our Ever Faithful God

When King David reflected on his life, he too, remembered that God is always faithful! Have you reflected on the faithfulness of God in your life lately?