Gina Smith
Gina Smith is a writer and author. She has been married for 35 years to Brian, a college professor and athletic trainer. For 25+ years, she and her husband served on a Christian college campus as the on-campus parents, where Brian was a professor and dean of students. They reside right outside of Washington, DC, and are the parents of two grown children, one daughter-in-law, one son-in-law, and one granddaughter. She recently authored her first traditionally published book, Everyday Prayers for Joy, which is available everywhere books are sold. You can find Gina at the following: Website: ginalsmith.com, Instagram, and at Million Praying Moms, where she is a writer.
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Joy Because He Came Devotional Series Based on Christmas Hymns
Welcome to the 5-day “Joy Because He Came” devotional series! I am HONORED that you have chosen to download this series, and am praying right now that it will be a blessing to you!This series was...Tuesday, December 17, 2024
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5 New Year's Resolutions for Parents of Adult Children
Before I'd begun reading this Psalm, I had been missing my adult children and longing to see and connect with them. They are busy living their lives as they should be. I am so thankful that they...Monday, December 16, 2024
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How to Find Biblical Joy in the Daily Grind
When taking time to evaluate, remember this: God has called us to partner with him in all things. That means we are partnering with him in the daily grind. All those things you do without thinking,...Friday, December 13, 2024
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How to Celebrate Christmas When the Kids Are Away
Although I might miss my adult children during the holidays, it is a good time to evaluate my parent-heart and compare what I wanted for them when they were growing up versus what I want for them...Saturday, November 30, 2024
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Why Am I Depressed During Such a Joyful Season?
As a follower of Jesus, I want to be able to move forward into the season, live in the moment, and make the most of each day I have been gifted, but I also know I need to acknowledge all the things...Monday, November 25, 2024
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Is God at the Center of Your Marriage? - Crosswalk PLUS Marriage Devotional
We need to stop on a regular basis and have an inspection, pausing to take time to see how the building of our marriage is going.Wednesday, November 20, 2024
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Seek God Early. Seek God First. - Crosswalk PLUS Marriage Devotional
Inevitably, you will experience difficult moments in marriage and grow weary. Your only hope of keeping the vows you have made to your spouse and the covenant you have made before God is found in...Wednesday, November 13, 2024
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How Can You Connect Spiritually with Your Spouse? - Crosswalk PLUS Marriage Devotional
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
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Are You Defined by Your Denomination?
Every step we took, and every church we were a part of, was used by God to mold us into the people we are today. None of it was a mistake, and all of it, the good and the not so good, helped us get...Thursday, August 22, 2024
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How to Find Biblical Joy When You Face Financial Struggles
Father, thank you for being Yahweh-Jireh - "The Lord Will Provide." Thank you for all the examples you have given, in your Word, of how you provided for your children in the past. They are...Wednesday, July 10, 2024
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How to Find Biblical Joy When God Does Not Provide the Way You Want Him To
Meat, produce, snacks, and all sorts of things we needed and didn't have the money to buy. I stood and watched as my living room was filled with boxes. My husband fought back tears of gratefulness....Wednesday, July 3, 2024
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A Letter to Young Parents from Someone Who's Been There
We enter our parenting journey with fear, desires, and goals. The ever-present thoughts of all we want to accomplish or don't want to do – things our parents may have done or not done – can...Wednesday, January 24, 2024
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A New Year's Study for Seniors to Grow in Availability
Being available isn't just a good thing to do; it is a holy calling. When we prioritize reaching out to others, adjusting our schedule and agenda, making ourselves available to God, and investing...Wednesday, December 27, 2023
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Silent Night - The Crosswalk Devotional - December 25
The song “Silent Night” stirs up pictures in our minds of a calm night, stars brightly twinkling in the sky, and a newborn baby sleeping. It talks of a mother who lovingly sits at the bedside of...Monday, December 25, 2023
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O Come O Come Emmanuel - The Crosswalk Devotional - December 24
When you take time to look at the lyrics of today’s hymn and are able to see what these lyrics are saying, I believe that the truths found there can lift you out of any sense of loneliness or...Sunday, December 24, 2023
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Hark the Herald Angels Sing - The Crosswalk Devotional - December 23
In the hymn “Hark the Herald Angels Sing,” we see lyrics to meditate on that can cause joy to rise up within your heart even when we are facing painful family relationships.Saturday, December 23, 2023
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O Come All Ye Faithful - The Crosswalk Devotional - December 22
Christmas is a time for the faithful to gather around the manger and allow our hearts to fill, and burst, with joy when we remember why Christ came. The familiar Christmas hymn, "O Come, All...Friday, December 22, 2023
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O Holy Night - The Crosswalk Devotional - December 21
The Christmas season can be a struggle because the stark realities of life don’t take a holiday break! But we can tune in to the beautiful Christmas hymns we sing yearly and be reminded that we can...Thursday, December 21, 2023
