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Celebrating the good things of life
By Joy Le Page Smith, MA, BCC Our Christmas tree went up early. The lights can be seen from the street. This has been a challenging year. In January an aggressive cancer struck our lives. Gary’s surgery came as soon as possible and after he healed we READ MORE
“Holy” Smokes!
By Joy Le Page Smith, MA, BCC I am told, “People love stories.” Here is one about my experience as a smoker--which lasted less than ten minutes, maybe only five. Way back in time Gary was an occasional, weekend, social smoker. We were driving to McCall, Idaho for a fine READ MORE
How to be fully human — fully alive!
By Joy Le Page Smith, MA, BCC When a person signs up for the military, they sign on knowing obedience will be the center of their lives. They know they are choosing to live their lives in line with that branch of the military. Becoming a Christian when READ MORE
A question for God
A question for God By Chaplain Joy Le Page Smith, MA, BCC I posed a question while praying, “God, is there anything in me that You would like to see changed?” Flash back to nine or so months ago: Our most beautiful tree (shaped like a Y, full of lush, READ MORE
The “Red Lights” of life!
By Joy Le Page Smith, MA, BCC In a dream: I am sitting at a table with a team of people chosen to counsel a woman whose driving had caused a death. She was stunned to the core. Her mind could not receive the truth: Her carelessness had taken the READ MORE
Why is the Friday before Easter called “Good” Friday?
By Joy Le Page Smith, MA, BCC Early in my life just before Easter Sunday, I had a vision of Jesus dying on the cross. I was reading the account of it in Scripture when suddenly it was as if I was there! I was “taken back” to say the READ MORE
Finding God
By Joy Le Page Smith, MA, BCC Today a friend “listened” as I shared a difficult event in my life. The heaviness of my heart felt uplifted after that “talk.” I felt loved, valued, cherished. Speaking of hearts, mine has “talked back” for months now. Today I will let the READ MORE
What happened to Sarah –An unforgettable story
Sarah's story, shared with me last week: Readers are invited to share their stories here, telling of how you came to value the spiritual part of yourselves. Stories will be different, but please share yours as it could deeply touch and help others. We are three part beings: body, mind READ MORE
Power to Heal Opioid and Alcohol Addiction Workbook
NOTE: This site holds physical, emotional and spiritual help for people who are struggling to get clean, stay clean--and free from alcohol. Power to Heal Opioid and Alcohol Addiction Recovery Workbook By Chaplain Joy Le Page Smith, MA, BCC The entire workbook is offered without charge. Why? Because I care READ MORE
Can a really bad life be turned to good?
By Joy Le page Smith, MA, BCC People speak of receiving “a sign” from God. And, some tell of dying, yet arising to verbalize their experience of the Divine, one-on-one. A young man named Stephen shared this astounding story with me. He has allowed his experience of being a READ MORE
Memory loss – one of our greatest fears
By Joy Le Page Smith, MA, BCC A friend of mine is experiencing memory loss. I feel sad knowing this affects his life. Recently when it seemed appropriate, I asked, “What is it like as you notice changes that affect your memory?” He thought for long moments before READ MORE
What makes marriage beautiful . . . if only . . .
By Joy Le Page Smith, MA, BCC We know marriage is beautiful, starting with the care put into what is usual within the ceremonies. We always hope for happiness. One of the most deadly happenstance within marriages comes with failing to talk it out when a hurtful matter comes READ MORE
It’s about “getting ribbed”
By Joy Le Page Smith, MA, BCC Gary and I read Scripture in the early A.M. We were in Genesis reading about God’s interactions with Adam and Eve. I did the reading and after finishing, Gary said, “God uses the pronoun “he”—what about “she?” I said, “Within God’s Word, READ MORE
What does it mean to be inspired?
By Chaplain Joy Le Page Smith, MA, BCC Inspiration has been felt by most everyone among us. What is the feeling and where do we learn the most about it? The most inspiring book ever written came to us through 40 men who wrote on scrolls of papyrus READ MORE
God is in the details
By Joy Le Page Smith, MA, BCC Reading the Bible brings truth to the soul. It holds a lot of wonderful words full of truth and hope--promises that reach deep within prompting love toward God and towards others. The Bible is laden with concepts and conditions that heal our hearts READ MORE
An astounding message
By Joy Le Page Smith, MA BCC I awakened the other day with a message that captured my full attention. I do not recall the wording, only the feeling as I had come out of a deep sleep. I knew that something astoundingly wonderful is soon to come and READ MORE
What’s your stool softener in life?
What’s your stool softener in life? By Joy Le Page Smith, MA, BCC Now, don’t get too excited. Our community is majorly made up of senior citizens. So this is a merciful topic. Besides, every organ in the body is sacred—and the Bible speaks of “bowels of mercy.” Further support READ MORE
On loneliness and feeling “lost”
On loneliness and feeling “lost” By Joy Le Page Smith, MA, BCC “There is a God-shaped vacuum in the heart of each man which cannot be satisfied by any created thing, but only by God the Creator made known through Jesus Christ.” This is a quote of Basil Pascal (1625-1662). READ MORE
Want a lift?
By Joy Le page Smith, MA, BCC Some of us are going through what we are sure are the hardest times of our lives. What to do when hopes for a loved one to be healed of cancer seem shattered? What to do when life seems to have READ MORE
Astounding factors involving the Bible
Joy Le Page Smith, MA, BCC The following will help you know why billions of people--those of the past and of those of the present--trust the Scriptures, using them as a guide for their lives. For instance, the Bible has 66 books written by approximately 40 men. These authors lived READ MORE
What does it mean to be “poor in spirit?”
By Joy Le Page Smith, MA, BCC (One writer's humble interpretation of "The Sermon on the Mount?) Blessed are those who see their significance in God’s sight, while Forsaking the need to be seen as significant in the eyes of others. These are people of peace who walk circumspectly READ MORE
What does it mean to be “poor in spirit?”
One writer’s humble interpretation of the Sermon on the Mount, Matthew 5: 3-11 By Joy Le Page Smith, MA, BCC Blessed are those who see their significance in God’s sight, while forsaking the need to be seen as significant in the eyes of others. These are people of peace who walk READ MORE
God is in the details
By Joy Le Page Smith, MA, BCC Reading the Bible brings truth to the soul. It holds a lot of wonderful words full of truth and hope--promises that reach deep within prompting love toward God and towards others. The Bible is laden with concepts READ MORE
Can we trust the Bible to be true?
By Chaplain Joy Le Page Smith, MA, BCC Here are the facts. You decide: The Bible has 66 books written by approximately 40-45 authors. These authors lived in numerous places over a 1500 year course of history with varied backgrounds: one READ MORE
How to shut off the “awful stuff”
By Joy Le Page Smith, MA, BCC Have you ever had something take place that startled your psyche to the point you could not stand to give it space? So you just kept as busy as possible . . . pushing yourself to stay on task, trying to avoid READ MORE
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- Is there an unforgiveable sin?
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- school shootings
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- teens
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- what is truth
- what satisfies one's heart?
- what stopped my smoking
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- Where To Find Comfort?
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