It Starts Small

Author: Kimberlee Smith

  • Grace. It always starts with Grace.

    Romans. No not the empire, the book of Romans. Paul gave us one of the most important letters written to the Romans. It is his theological reflections. Over centuries, God has used it to change the lives of millions of people. What caught my attention, in the middle of this…

  • You only need one Approval

    13 Then Jesus came from Galilee to John at the Jordan, to be baptized by him. 14 But John tried to stop him, saying, “I need to be baptized by you, and yet you come to me?”15 Jesus answered him, “Allow it for now, because this is the way for us to fulfill all righteousness.” Then…

  • Delight and Meditate

    There is a beautiful promise written in Psalms 1. If we delight and meditate on the Word of God, whatever we do will prosper. To delight in and to meditate on, means that we are thinking about and turning over God’s Word in our minds daily. Our scripture in Hebrews…

  • Where are You?

    Whenever you decide to go on a journey, there is no point in deciding where to go if you do not know where you are. We are all at different places in our spiritual journey. Where are you? As we begin this journey together, let’s be honest where we are.…

  • The New Normal of the Heart

    We made it! Well Paul made it Rome and we are at the end of Acts! Pause for a moment and look back over this month. Maybe this is the first time you have ever read the book of Acts or maybe this is the first in many years. Let…

  • Where do we go from here?

    After two years of being under house arrest, Paul was vindicated and set free from Caesar. Where did Paul go? whenever I travel to Spain. For I hope to see you when I pass through and to be assisted by you for my journey there, once I have first enjoyed your…

  • Fight Chaos with Worship

    Paul’s journey to Rome faced perilous storms, testing hope and faith. Despite dire conditions and warnings of disaster, God reassured Paul of safety for all aboard. Amid chaos, Paul exemplified worship by thanking God, showcasing that true peace stems from faith even in turmoil. Worship can provide solace during difficult…

  • Keep Your Heart on Fire

    Paul, in a daunting setting before dignitaries, passionately shared his testimony of transformation from persecutor to proclaimer of Christ. His heartfelt message aimed to persuade others to repentance, despite skepticism from Governor Festus. Agrippa’s challenge did not deter Paul, emphasizing the importance of unwavering faith and seizing every opportunity to…

  • No Wasted Time

    The content discusses two ways to ask “why” questions regarding personal struggles and divine purpose. It reflects on Paul’s imprisonment, emphasizing that there is no wasted time in God’s plan. The author encourages readers to view their challenges as opportunities for growth and divine assignments, urging them to seek understanding…

  • Keep Your Heart Pure

    Paul experienced a significant trial in his ministry after being arrested, where he defended his integrity before Governor Felix. Despite opportunities to compromise for freedom, Paul maintained his character and purity, enduring two years in prison. This period tested his strength, aligning with God’s greater plan for his life and…