Clank. Clank. Clank. The sound of heavy nails dropping into a metal bucket was a somber end to the Good Friday service at our church this evening. Each nail was to represent our sins, and I broke down in tears as I sat in the sanctuary and listened to the cacophony of "sins" being left… Continue reading What is so good about Good Friday?
Author: Katie Cruice Smith, Author
First of all, I am a child of God. I was blessed to come to know Him as my personal Savior when I was just 5 years old! All I ever wanted was to become a writer and a mom, and God has granted me "my petition that I asked of Him." I became a mom through adoption to a beautiful daughter, Hannah, who is teaching me how to mother in God's grace; a handsome boy, Ephraim, who keeps us all laughing; and bossy, sweet-natured Harmony, who is never boring! I stepped into the rocky world of fostering as well but have had to step back and focus on the children God has given me to raise right now. As the marketing assistant for our adoption attorney, I have had the opportunity to see all sides of the triad and work hand in hand with many adoption specialist, adoptive/foster families, and even biological families. Follow along and let's enjoy this unique parenting journey together!
The Choice is Yours: Holy Wednesday or Spy Wednesday
In case you've missed the aisles and aisles of candy, baskets, and eggs in all your local grocery stores, this is the Wednesday before Easter. Since our assistant pastor preached on this holy week in his sermon on Sunday, I have found myself digging deeper, intrigued by what events occurred during Jesus' last week before… Continue reading The Choice is Yours: Holy Wednesday or Spy Wednesday
A Passover Feast to Remember
"And these words that I command you today shall be on your heart.7 You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise" - Deut. 6:6-7. Today, my little family of… Continue reading A Passover Feast to Remember
Why Does God Allow Suffering?
My dad has been in the ministry for 25 years. I have seen him work with couples through premarital counseling, challenge them in their marriage ceremony, celebrate with them at the births of their children, and sit beside them as they say their final goodbyes. But in the past six months, the goodbyes have far… Continue reading Why Does God Allow Suffering?
Overcoming the Obstacles
Call to me and I will answer you, and will tell you great and hidden things that you have not known - Jer. 33:3. I had a wonderful time at my Facebook party the other night with other authors from Ambassador International! I enjoyed meeting some new people, who I hope will purchase my book… Continue reading Overcoming the Obstacles
The Lord Hath Answered My Petition
The first day that I met my daughter, our hearts were immediately entwined. She was so wanted, so prayed for, and so loved! After having received a false call the month before, we were hesitant when we were told that she had been born on April Fool's Day! We were cautiously optimistic as we… Continue reading The Lord Hath Answered My Petition
You Are Enough
I am a multicultural mommy. One of my kids is part Hispanic. One is part Asian. And one is part African American. They are beautiful, but they are different from me. Their skin care and hair care is much different from this white, straight-haired mama (and I'm honestly not that great at doing my own)!… Continue reading You Are Enough
My Top 10 Favorite Children’s Authors
“You have to write the book that wants to be written. And if the book will be too difficult for grown-ups, then you write it for children.” - Madeleine L'Engle If you follow me on Facebook, then you already know my big news - my first children's book is being published! The release date is… Continue reading My Top 10 Favorite Children’s Authors
Two Are Better Than One
For if they fall, one will lift up his fellow. But woe to him who is alone when he falls and has not another to lift him up! - Eccl. 4:10 It's been a rough start to the week. I already had more on my plate than was necessary, and I was running a little… Continue reading Two Are Better Than One
The Beauty of Her Gotcha Day
It was three years ago. The day dawned warm and a little bit cloudy, but the morning held much excitement in our household. We dressed the children and ourselves in our "Sunday best" and headed to the courthouse. The day had finally arrived for us to legally and officially make our youngest daughter our very… Continue reading The Beauty of Her Gotcha Day
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