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Michelle Smith
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  • Mind, Body, Spirit

    Mind, Body, Spirit

    When God said He made us in His image, He meant that we are a…

  • Music

    Music

    Fun songs, touching songs, all hit the feels and can make us momentarily happy. I’ve…

  • Perspectives

    Perspectives

    A proper perspective is an important part of dealing with life. Understanding other people’s perspective…

  • Recognize the Rut

    Recognize the Rut

    Mental ruts can refer to a “state of feeling stuck, unmotivated, or emotionally stagnant,” or…

  • The Pitfalls of Rumination

    The Pitfalls of Rumination

    So quick disclaimer: I am not a professional psychologist or therapist. I have zero training…

  • Happiness vs Joy

    Happiness vs Joy

    In an earlier post, I mentioned that I was becoming acutely aware of the distinction…

  • End of an Era

    End of an Era

    Tomorrow is my last day teaching at Timothy Ministry. For those who may not know…

  • The Bookshop on the Corner – A Review

    The Bookshop on the Corner – A Review

    So you know how sometimes when you read a book, you can pick up patterns,…

  • When I Grow Up

    When I Grow Up

    We’ve all seen the type. Young people are not normally ascribed to this category because…