THE VERY BEST LIST
Depressed? Don’t despair: You’re in very good company By W. Thomas Smith Jr. CHRISTMAS DAY 2022 – The song says, “It’s the most wonderful time of the year.” And it is. It’s also a time when loss, failure, rejection, and […]
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AN OASIS IN EVERY WEEK: Thoughts about the Sabbath
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. I wish we Christians observed the Sabbath (the Lord’s Day) the way in which so many of our Jewish brethren observe Shabbat. We all need rest, a refocusing on the things of God, and a […]
Stop judging Christians
A LETTER TO THOSE WHO BELIEVE DIFFERENTLY THAN WE By W. Thomas Smith Jr. STOP JUDGING CHRISTIANS who committedly try to live daily for the Lord, who embrace His Holy Word, and who are unapologetic about sharing His Word with others. […]
The power of one little girl
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. THERE’S SOMETHING TO BE SAID about spiritual interconnectivity within a community of believers. This truth came to light for me as a direct (even indirect) result of the recent dreadful illness of my friend Rob […]
FORTY DAYS WITH THE SHOFAR
HOW A CHRISTIAN MAN HAS BEEN BLESSED BY AN ANCIENT JEWISH ANIMAL-HORN By W. Thomas Smith Jr. IN THE MIDST OF THIS GLOBAL PANDEMIC – with all of its open-ended uncertainty, health concerns, job concerns, global market volatility, up-ended lives […]
What are you doing, not doing, for Lent?
BELIEVERS DISCUSS PERSONAL LENTEN SEASON CUSTOMS AND PRACTICES By W. Thomas Smith Jr. What are you giving up for Lent? That’s the oft-repeated question during the 40-day period of reflection, repentance, and heart-preparation prior to Holy Week and Easter. Those who […]
Conceivable conversation with God
By W. Thomas Smith, Jr. I think a conversation with God might go something like this. Me: Lord, I am so anxious and afraid. GOD: “Have I not commanded you, be strong and courageous. Do not tremble or be dismayed” […]
Resolve to bring Light into darkness
NEW YEARS RESOLUTIONS for 2019 Commentary by W. Thomas Smith Jr. Someone once said, “The road to hell is paved with good intentions.” And who among us is not guilty of the hollow pledge of an intended goodness? I know […]
THE MAGI AND THE STAR
MILITARY EXPERT PRESENTS A TIMELESS CHRISTMAS AUDIO-STORY By Chris Carter In a uniquely told version of the 2,000-plus-year-old Christmas story of the wise men and the star, writer and military technical consultant W. Thomas Smith Jr., combines his love of […]
Podcast series looks at nexus between church and culture
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. COLUMBIA, S.C. – INTERSECT: WHERE CHURCH MEETS CULTURE – a Christian-based podcast series [see INTERSECT] addressing the nexus where church encounters popular culture – is reaching out to an ever-expanding audience in the Midlands of S.C. […]