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. […]
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 […]
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” […]
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 […]
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 […]
Commentary by W. Thomas Smith Jr. I have been thinking lately about my relationship with Christ and where I would be without Him. I almost hate to consider the question – any answer would be too bleak – but for […]
Commemorating the 501st anniversary of Martin Luther’s 95 theses BY W. THOMAS SMITH JR. [An abridged version of this story was published, Oct. 2017, in Columbia Metropolitan magazine.] FIVE HUNDRED AND ONE YEARS AGO THIS MONTH (specifically October 31, 1517), a […]
Commentary by W. Thomas Smith Jr. (Originally published at MidlandsLife, September 13, 2015) IN NEARLY ALL THE FILM ADAPTATIONS OF THE LIFE OF JESUS – including the acclaimed HBO mini-series The Bible (2013) and The Passion of the Christ (2004) […]
Commentary by W. Thomas Smith Jr. I’VE SHARED THE FOLLOWING EXPERIENCE with a few friends and family members, but for personal reasons I have never written about it beyond a hastily scrawled email I sent to my pastor, Oct. 13, […]
Commentary by W. Thomas Smith Jr. CHURCH ATTENDANCE IS AN UNUSUALLY EMPOWERING ACTIVITY (please excuse the now-hackneyed word, “empowering”). I’m speaking not evangelistically, but as a matter of experience. It’s nothing short of wondrous: Dare I say it? Miraculous. This […]
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