It Starts Small

Author: Kimberlee Smith

  • Subtle Pride/Self-Sufficiency

    Subtle pride can damage our relationship with God, fostering self-worship and spiritual blindness. Scripture shows that God opposes the proud, offering grace to the humble. To combat pride, one must cultivate dependence on God through prayer, serving others, gratitude, and willingness to accept correction, fostering a deeper, more intimate relationship…

  • Unforgiveness or Bitterness

    Unforgiveness and bitterness hinder fellowship with God by blocking His forgiveness, obstructing prayers, and allowing Satan to influence believers. The Bible emphasizes the importance of choosing to forgive. Key steps include acknowledging the sin, remembering God’s grace, and releasing vengeance, ultimately fostering freedom and peace through ongoing forgiveness.

  • Small Compromises/”White Lies”

    Minor dishonesty can desensitize one’s conscience and lead to greater sin, damaging the relationship with God. The Bible emphasizes that all lies are sinful, as even small compromises can cause erosion of spiritual sensitivity and invite spiritual bondage. Recovery involves confession, repentance, prayer, and seeking accountability within a Christian community.

  • Neglect of Spiritual Disciplines

    God’s Word fervently warns us that neglecting spiritual discipline can lead to grave consequences that threaten our very souls, including spiritual decline, a hardened heart, diminished wisdom, a perilous vulnerability to sin, and a devastating loss of fellowship with God. Scripture passionately employs powerful examples and urgent warnings to illuminate…

  • New Series – The Little Foxes

    15 Catch the foxes for us—the little foxes that ruin the vineyards—for our vineyards are in bloom. Song of Solomon 2:15 As we have closed out our journey through the Song of Solomon, there was an area that I intentionally did not dive into. The “little foxes” in Song of Solomon…

  • Deeper Introspection

    The Song of Solomon is a rich and poetic book celebrating the intimacy and passion of romantic love, often interpreted allegorically to also describe the love between Christ and the Church. The prompts below focus on the key themes of love, desire, and commitment found throughout the book, encouraging reflection…

  • Love’s Eternal Flame: The Fire that Never Fades

    5 Who is this coming up from the wilderness,leaning on the one she loves? I awakened you under the apricot tree.There your mother conceived you;there she conceived and gave you birth.6 Set me as a seal on your heart,as a seal on your arm.For love is as strong as death;jealousy is as unrelenting…

  • Leaning on the Beloved: A Trusting Surrender

    5 Who is this coming up from the wilderness,leaning on the one she loves? Songs 8:5 This final glimpse of the bride is a resounding triumph. She emerges from the wilderness – not just liberated but fervently leaning on her Beloved. This is not merely a picture of fragility; it is a…

  • The Seal upon the Heart: A Bond Indelible

    The passage emphasizes the unbreakable nature of love, both in human relationships and divine connection. The bride petitions for an eternal bond with her Groom, symbolizing deep attachment. Likewise, Romans asserts that nothing can sever our relationship with God, offering assurance of His unwavering love, which anchors and sustains us…

  • Unveiled and Radiant: The Splendor of True Connection

    The content describes a transformation experienced by a bride, symbolizing believers in a relationship with Christ. As individuals gaze upon the divine, they reflect God’s glory, leading to spiritual metamorphosis through love and the Holy Spirit. This process involves unveiling oneself to God, fostering profound growth and inner radiance.