Category Archives: Grace

MercyMe Concert!

Posted on April 7, 2019 by David B. Smith

I was re-baptized last Friday night, and no, I didn’t actually get wet. Lisa and I were fortunate enough to be at the Microsoft Theater in L.A. to hear MercyMe perform from their 25-year legacy of Christian hits. I know … Continue reading →

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Book Review: “Redeeming Love”

Posted on December 30, 2016 by David B. Smith

“Redeeming Love” has achieved bestseller status, and any reader with spiritual sensibilities will quickly sense why. Rivers is one of the true masters of Christian fiction, and this is probably her best book. (I’ve read three in the past six … Continue reading →

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Book Review: “Searching for the God of Grace” by Stuart Tyner

Posted on July 26, 2015 by David B. Smith

I cannot overstate how refreshing, encouraging, and thought-stimulating Tyner’s book is! He has a gracious, warm style – both as a popular public speaker and Christian teacher and now as the author of this transformative book on every believer’s favorite … Continue reading →

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Fifty Years Ago Today . . .

Posted on November 22, 2013 by David B. Smith

Christians should also thank God for the literary abundance of C. S. Lewis, who passed away the same day as John F. Kennedy. Two of my favorite quotes are both from “Mere Christianity.”  Regarding faith, he writes: “To trust Him … Continue reading →

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Captain Phillips and the Second Coming

Posted on October 21, 2013 by David B. Smith

Okay, I cried at the movies yesterday for maybe the first time in a decade. For two hours and fifteen minutes Captain Phillips and his crew had to battle Somali pirates who forced their way aboard the Maersk Alabama and … Continue reading →

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Book Review: “Lord, I Have a Question”

Posted on August 19, 2013 by David B. Smith

  Pastor Dan’s book crackles with thought-provoking illustrations – just like the man’s sermons. He’s not afraid to tackle all the difficult issues that have plagued Christians for generations. This is an honest, no-holds-barred discussion of matters that deserve much … Continue reading →

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Book Review: “Keeping the Sabbath Wholly”

Posted on August 16, 2013 by David B. Smith

Marva’s book on the joys of celebrating a weekly Sabbath is a practical and delightful blueprint. She outlines innumerable principles and practices that can give a Christian a glimpse into the elegant pleasures of entering into Sabbath rest each week. … Continue reading →

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