by Christi Smith | Jul 31, 2023 | Latest Perspectives
“For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: Now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known.” 1 Corinthians 13:12 The way Adam and Eve saw God in the Garden is radically different than how we see Him today. Sin has distorted our...
by Christi Smith | Jul 22, 2023 | Latest Perspectives
“Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Do not let your heart be troubled, nor let it be fearful.” John 14:27 NASB The peace Jesus promises us is not the picture of peace we usually have that comes when...
by Christi Smith | Jul 22, 2023 | Latest Perspectives
The Journey of Hearing The journey of learning to discern God’s voice when He speaks to us is a progressive one – it comes by trial and error. We “hear” something we believe is His voice, then act on it – usually with a bit of trepidation. And if it proves true,...
by Christi Smith | Jul 18, 2023 | Latest Perspectives
Imagine that during a windstorm the world could be convinced that trees are bending over by themselves and leaves are jumping off the ground and running around on their own. That seems ridiculous to those of us who understand the truth of wind, but it’s a good analogy...
by Christi Smith | Jul 17, 2023 | Latest Perspectives
Here’s something to smile about. . . I can’t think of anything better than to be in the presence of the physical Christ – to see the expressions on His face when He talks, to be able to ask Him questions and hear His answers clearly – to be able to...
