Jesus Is Born!
When Jesus was born into humanity, He chose humble people. Here He was, the Son of God, and His glory was hidden. His Plan and Purpose,...
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Jars of Joy
Lisa Smith
- Dec 24, 2019
- 1 min
Jesus Is Born!
When Jesus was born into humanity, He chose humble people. Here He was, the Son of God, and His glory was hidden. His Plan and Purpose,...
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Lisa Smith
- Dec 21, 2019
- 2 min
What Forgiveness is Not
The greatest Gift I’ve ever received is the forgiveness of my sins. Jesus took it ALL on the cross some 2000 years ago. Because He loves...
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Lisa Smith
- Dec 9, 2019
- 2 min
Thanks Giving!
“Sing, Gigi!” Emmie exclaimed. “Sing, Jesus loves Mommy and Daddy and Gigi and JoeJoe and Mamus and Bucky.” I sang softly as we rocked...
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Lisa Smith
- Nov 19, 2019
- 2 min
I Fix it
While driving my granddaughter, she sat in her carseat, talking non stop and looking around. It was a windy fall day and leaves were...
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Lisa Smith
- Oct 23, 2019
- 2 min
DV Awareness Month
October is National Domestic Violence Awareness month. It’s an ugly and uncomfortable topic. But, it is important to talk and write about...
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Lisa Smith
- Oct 11, 2019
- 1 min
Law vs Grace
Kelly Balarie writes in her recent book, Battle Ready: “I find law keeping not to be freedom but bondage. If you’re starting to feel you...
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Lisa Smith
- Oct 3, 2019
- 1 min
Sun Rise
Recently, while praying in the wee hours of the morning, I heard a noise at 2:30 AM. It was a bird singing right outside my window. It...
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Lisa Smith
- Sep 5, 2019
- 2 min
Walking on the Water
Immediately Jesus made His disciples get into the boat... and sent the multitudes away. And... He went up on the mountain by Himself to...
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Lisa's Jars of Joy
- Aug 23, 2019
- 2 min
Emmie's Bee
The dreaded day arrived. It was time to get rid of baby girl’s pacifier (aka; “bee”). My granddaughter has had it since the day she came...
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Lisa Smith
- Aug 12, 2019
- 2 min
When the Horrific Happens
In the aftermath of the multiple mass shootings across our country perpetrated by (alleged) private citizens, this is a tough devotion to...
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Lisa's Jars of Joy
- Aug 4, 2019
- 2 min
Hang Gliding
On July 4, 2019, a small, open two seater plane with an engine that looked like it belonged on a lawn mower pulled me and a hang glider...
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Lisa Smith
- Jul 19, 2019
- 2 min
Let God be God ... and you be you
I’d just gotten up and opened the curtains in my hotel room. The sunrise was beautiful and I thanked God for another beautiful...
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Lisa Smith
- Jul 2, 2019
- 2 min
The Giant
This morning my granddaughter and I explored the woods. We ate wild strawberries. We checked out teeny tadpoles and big green frogs. We...
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Lisa Smith
- Jun 27, 2019
- 2 min
Perfect Love Casts Out Fear
God talks a lot about fear in the Scriptures. He knows we struggle with fear in all areas of our lives. Constant fear leads to anxiety....
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Lisa Smith
- Jun 23, 2019
- 1 min
No, Shamus, No!
Last weekend, I spent time with my granddaughter, Emmie, and grandpuppy Shamus. It was fun and challenging. What fascinated me most was...
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Lisa Smith
- Jun 18, 2019
- 1 min
Cow Patrol
My granddaughter and I watched her 1st parade recently. The theme was “Strolling of the Heifers” in Brattleboro, VT. It was kitschy and...
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Lisa Smith
- Jun 12, 2019
- 2 min
His Scars; His Heart
I sat down earlier this month with someone I never thought I’d meet; let alone invite into my home for dinner. But, the Holy Spirit...
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Lisa Smith
- May 28, 2019
- 1 min
Under Construction
C.S. Lewis writes in Mere Christianity: “I find I must borrow yet another parable from George MacDonald. Imagine yourself as a living...
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Lisa Smith
- May 9, 2019
- 2 min
The Female Form
From my heart to yours, shopping for a new bathing suit (or two) is not my favorite thing to do. But, before embarking on a cruise to...
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