by David Jacob Smith | Nov 8, 2008 | Personal Reflections, Spiritual Development
March 15, 2007 In one of the gospel accounts there is a story of Jesus visiting the home of two sisters Mary and Martha. While Martha busied herself preparing a meal for Jesus and his disciples, Mary was sitting at Jesus’ feet intently listening to his every word....
by David Jacob Smith | Nov 7, 2008 | Personal Reflections
I’m 59 years old and find myself in yet another life transition. About six weeks ago the company I had worked for for the past three and half years terminated my position due to the difficult economic times we are in. Since my livelihood has primarily been in...
by David Jacob Smith | Nov 2, 2008 | Personal Reflections
In just two days from now votes will be cast and America will decide who their next president will be. That decision, made by millions of Americans, will have ramifications for this nation and our way of life for decades to come. Decisions are like that. They play an...
by David Jacob Smith | Jun 15, 2008 | Personal Reflections, Spiritual Development
January 22, 2007 Lately I’ve wondered whether or not I’m addicted to T.V. Webster defines addict as, “to devote or give (oneself) habitually or compulsively to something”. I consistently find myself watching a lot of it. After an evening of staring mindlessly for...
by David Jacob Smith | Jun 15, 2008 | Personal Reflections, Spiritual Development
January 16, 2007 I need something to give the routine and mundane meaning. For me there has to be a purpose, a reason that allows me to live life with anticipation and hope from day to day. For many that purpose doesn’t go much further than putting food on the table,...
