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A Christmas Song for All Year Long
There is a special Christmas song that I believe is so much more than seasonal. The beautiful words detail a timeless response. I love this song - this Christmas song. But it does not specifically mention Jesus’ birth or anything surrounding it, or even any Christmas tradition or phrase that labels it as a just one time a year song. Joyful, joyful, we adore Thee… It is all about joy, worship, and adoration. Yes, Jesus Christ coming to earth in absolute humility should r
Lauri Smith
Dec 18, 20253 min read


September 10, 2025
A day of great tragedy with ongoing, resounding echoes. Pseudo calm shattered Exposing Horrific violence carried out to sick and...
Lauri Smith
Sep 21, 20252 min read


Shoes Rescue
Hmmm. Great idea Marilyn, but I don't buy it. No, that's like a wonderful sales gimmick for sure, but it's also the stuff of fairy tales,...
Lauri Smith
Aug 1, 20254 min read


Berylessence - One Year Later
Today marks the one year anniversary of Hurricane Beryl. So I dusted off the blog post I did last year and added current reflections......
Lauri Smith
Jul 8, 20254 min read


Gift of Wendy
I’ve been so blessed by a variety of dear friends. I enjoy wonderful relationships built on trust and unconditional love. But there was...
Lauri Smith
Jun 14, 20253 min read


This is For Those Moms
A gift just for you... this is for those moms. What moms? Moms like I used to be. The ones who, in the looking back, struggle the most,...
Lauri Smith
May 3, 20252 min read


Immanuel
Instead of New Year's resolutions, I choose a word for each year. I pray and ask God what word best reveals what I am to be about. In the...
Lauri Smith
Apr 13, 20252 min read


The View From Above
I had the wonderful opportunity to attend a church womens' ministry event a few weeks ago. There were many ladies in attendance. From...
Lauri Smith
Mar 19, 20252 min read


Beholding
Be. STOP. Halt, put the brakes on. Stand stock still, on every level - physically, mentally, emotionally, spiritually. Just exist,...
Lauri Smith
Feb 13, 20253 min read


A Winter Storm's Unexpected Gift
First of all, let's establish that I am a self-proclaimed fear junkie. My mind does not behave well and goes to unwise places and hangs...
Lauri Smith
Jan 23, 20254 min read
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