by Nicole Smithee | Nov 25, 2025 | Devotionals
“And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.” — Colossians 3:17 (NIV) Gratitude is powerful. It awakens us to contentment, joy, peace, and hope. When we intentionally say “thank...
by Nicole Smithee | Nov 14, 2025 | Leadership, Life
There’s something in all of us that longs to change. We want to be more patient. More peaceful. More confident. More loving.We want to be better friends, better parents, better leaders, better humans. And so, we try. We buy the self-help books.We listen to the...
by Nicole Smithee | Oct 2, 2025 | Life
If you had to describe your schedule in one word, chances are it would be: packed. (Or maybe: “help.”) From the moment the alarm clock goes off, we’re off and running. There are emails to answer, lunches to pack, meetings to run, errands to juggle, soccer practices...
by Nicole Smithee | Sep 4, 2025 | Devotionals
27 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. -John 14:27 NIV 33 “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have...
by Nicole Smithee | Sep 4, 2025 | Life, Motherhood
My daughter could spend all day playing if she could, and why not? It makes sense to live for playtime when you are 3 years old! I have learned as a parent to give her a head’s up when she needs to wrap up her play to do basic things like get ready for school, use the...
