tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4434247301002250954.comments2018-10-22T08:26:47.227-04:00A "Radical" LifeTHE SMITH FAMILYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14362225817660901045noreply@blogger.comBlogger130125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4434247301002250954.post-68589951018986957872012-01-30T11:41:26.213-05:002012-01-30T11:41:26.213-05:00I love this! I just read the book of Job and I lov...I love this! I just read the book of Job and I loved how God let Job know what the real deal was. Thanks for this post Jeremiah!Lalie Molenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4434247301002250954.post-85519154908714048392012-01-14T23:49:27.426-05:002012-01-14T23:49:27.426-05:00Well said, friend. I'm sharing this.Well said, friend. I'm sharing this.KatrinaLynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01486283473250481787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4434247301002250954.post-65479816709393652882011-09-22T16:47:50.710-04:002011-09-22T16:47:50.710-04:00Thanks Tom! Yeah, we do the same thing at Live Oa...Thanks Tom! Yeah, we do the same thing at Live Oak with the required spiritual retreat days. LOVE them! I wish more people would do it. Miss you Neyharts!THE SMITH FAMILYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14362225817660901045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4434247301002250954.post-3883655581423614302011-09-22T11:20:07.114-04:002011-09-22T11:20:07.114-04:00Bro, awesome thoughts! Sometimes I think that eve...Bro, awesome thoughts! Sometimes I think that even as ministers we are the worst at taking personal retreat days. Having been in church ministry it is even worse. I have had Sr. Ministers tell me that I didn't need to go on a personal retreat (or spiritual retreat if you want to use the terminology). Now that I am with Impact Campus Ministries, it is expected and required that we take a "personal retreat day" to rest and be still, allowing God to talk and renew our spirits. I still wrestle with it at times, blocking things out. Interesting that I would read your post today.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4434247301002250954.post-28327076345973700982011-07-20T22:00:06.338-04:002011-07-20T22:00:06.338-04:00Thank you son. I am quite pleased with the man you...Thank you son. I am quite pleased with the man you have become. I kinda like your wife and kids too.dr smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14551069890455231084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4434247301002250954.post-64177256325021243852011-07-14T18:49:22.705-04:002011-07-14T18:49:22.705-04:00Ah, love that book!Ah, love that book!THE SMITH FAMILYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14362225817660901045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4434247301002250954.post-7216138260203324902011-07-14T15:02:08.798-04:002011-07-14T15:02:08.798-04:00Love this! I recently read "Dug Down Deep&quo...Love this! I recently read "Dug Down Deep" by Joshua Harris where he talked about the importance of building our faith on a firm foundation and understanding what we believe, because it shapes who we are. That has since inspired me to read more challenging books and dig deeper into the Bible. I'm excited for God to increase my desire for Him and knowledge of Him! :)Abby Ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04696271168583792389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4434247301002250954.post-8782995134640911802011-07-03T01:16:28.925-04:002011-07-03T01:16:28.925-04:00yeah... i read it... and God does indeed use your ...yeah... i read it... and God does indeed use your words to convict, inspire, and encourage... so thank you for continuing to share...J.L. Neyharthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05000828002102877415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4434247301002250954.post-65386866190256456962011-06-22T19:54:37.244-04:002011-06-22T19:54:37.244-04:00Things that matter, indeed. Thank you for being t...Things that matter, indeed. Thank you for being transParent. Ha! See what I did there!jordanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07154635953558877896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4434247301002250954.post-78587315545313308362011-05-27T23:59:45.726-04:002011-05-27T23:59:45.726-04:00Jeremiah,
I agree - I mean in my circles of playi...Jeremiah,<br /><br />I agree - I mean in my circles of playing music around town, I meet non-believers all of the time and instead of being like, 'wow you are totally messed up and obviously need salvation', I just talk to them without having further intentions except to just be a nice and friendly person. I think people should see Jesus in you not as a judge, but as a friend. I mean when Jesus appeared to the 'really bad' sinners in the Bible, he basically gave them hope without judgment, and that's where you need to lead people. I also think people need to see Christians enjoying Christ as their Lord and Savior instead of trying to impress him by trying to convert as many as possible. It's about the heart, not a scorecard, right? =) - JYou Know Menoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4434247301002250954.post-88613927568725873022011-05-18T18:47:22.204-04:002011-05-18T18:47:22.204-04:00Wow! This is an "on time" word for the d...Wow! This is an "on time" word for the days we are living in. There is an obsession with "what's in it for me." It's not about us. It's not supposed to be anyway. Great thoughts!Lillie Vaughnnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4434247301002250954.post-80890568717981539792011-02-19T09:33:01.694-05:002011-02-19T09:33:01.694-05:00Well, I had no problem reading and shedding some t...Well, I had no problem reading and shedding some tears of joy for you as well! I just can't even imagine the anticipation you and Erin were feeling while the pictures were loading, while you were looking at YOUR kids that God is so graciously blessing you with (and THEM for that matter..).. and then I have no idea how you even were able to get out the door to leave since you were off to a late start regardless! ahh!! God is SO good.KatrinaLynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01486283473250481787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4434247301002250954.post-2020998698834742862011-01-23T06:14:32.752-05:002011-01-23T06:14:32.752-05:00Jeremiah! I love this story. Especially the story ...Jeremiah! I love this story. Especially the story of Joseph. I have been going through the exact part in Genesis also. Thanks for shedding some new light on the story of Abraham. I have heard it many of times, but it really stuck with me this morning about their family not surviving if Joseph hadn't been sold. God is so good. Thanks for being a Man of God that I have always looked up to. Be Blessed!!!Darrennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4434247301002250954.post-12620299118125642712011-01-06T15:45:36.641-05:002011-01-06T15:45:36.641-05:00You guys are awesome. An amazing couple, great par...You guys are awesome. An amazing couple, great parents-to-be, and some of the strongest Christ-followers I have ever met.<br /><br />You will be great.<br /><br />And we can all take a page out of the "negativity poisons the well so we should remain positive" book. You made me reconsider the temper I had earlier...Kate Vermilyeahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08052405145731962727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4434247301002250954.post-71744551088370728492010-12-10T12:20:49.433-05:002010-12-10T12:20:49.433-05:00Yes God, disturb our slumber.Yes God, disturb our slumber.Holly Smithnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4434247301002250954.post-11121347761354371212010-11-18T09:49:04.813-05:002010-11-18T09:49:04.813-05:00Thanks so much guys!Thanks so much guys!THE SMITH FAMILYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14362225817660901045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4434247301002250954.post-77199827752151991552010-11-17T02:06:29.973-05:002010-11-17T02:06:29.973-05:00This song is amazing and was so touching when you ...This song is amazing and was so touching when you played it on Sunday. Thank you for it!Abby Ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04696271168583792389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4434247301002250954.post-3994710113121199212010-11-15T12:21:35.680-05:002010-11-15T12:21:35.680-05:00Love it!Love it!Justin Vaughnnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4434247301002250954.post-58281831527069328212010-10-05T10:26:57.707-04:002010-10-05T10:26:57.707-04:00I thought that was one of your better pics!I thought that was one of your better pics!THE SMITH FAMILYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14362225817660901045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4434247301002250954.post-84860024314408149562010-10-04T19:47:26.052-04:002010-10-04T19:47:26.052-04:00I agree wholeheartedly...though I think it was a l...I agree wholeheartedly...though I think it was a little mean to use that picture of your dad.dr smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14551069890455231084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4434247301002250954.post-56198106266121663752010-09-13T23:06:33.140-04:002010-09-13T23:06:33.140-04:00very well said. i like when you bring the concept ...very well said. i like when you bring the concept of a "Godview" into your writing- i.e. "your version of God, not...the true God." brilliant.jordanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07154635953558877896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4434247301002250954.post-23331720723443378802010-08-25T15:39:29.161-04:002010-08-25T15:39:29.161-04:00Aww! We love you too! You and Erin both mean the w...Aww! We love you too! You and Erin both mean the world to me! Thank you for being so willing to share time with us each week and teach us. You have made a bigger impact than you will ever know! :)Justin Vaughnnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4434247301002250954.post-53290847703866866832010-08-25T11:29:56.099-04:002010-08-25T11:29:56.099-04:00a whole-hearted amen!a whole-hearted amen!dr smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14551069890455231084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4434247301002250954.post-67649597449604523442010-08-14T20:29:02.754-04:002010-08-14T20:29:02.754-04:00I needed this reminder this week as I complained t...I needed this reminder this week as I complained that what God was doing was not what I wanted. I don't need to understand what he's doing only have my hands ready to serve him. Thank You!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4434247301002250954.post-32063004744500005372010-07-07T21:18:35.210-04:002010-07-07T21:18:35.210-04:00The message of Christianity can be summed up in 1 ...The message of Christianity can be summed up in 1 Corinthians 15 where Paul talks about the basic tenants of the Gospel. <br /><br />God is a loving God; yes He is. He is also a Just God. A righteous God. A Holy God. A God that will show His wrath. A Sovereign God. We are none of these and by all biblical accounts we are evil.<br /><br />We put God in this lovey dovey box and that is not the God of the bible. God hates sin. This can be no more evident than in the death of His son. That is God's wrath. He just got sick and tired of our poor state and decided to do something about it. He came to us by becoming a man. <br /><br />You are right on. It is not about us and never will be. He is the Alpha and Omega. The great I AM.Mike Snoreply@blogger.com