by Ashley Smith | Jul 14, 2023 | Babies, Families
The shelves are filled with books! It’s long been a dream at Every Orphan’s Hope to have books readily accessible for the children we serve. Access to a library in Zambia impacts literacy. After years of dreaming and praying, we opened TWO libraries this...
by Ashley Smith | Jun 4, 2023 | Joy Revival
The connection between asking God and joy. Have you considered the connection between asking God for what we want and receiving joy? The relationship isn’t intuitive, but it’s evident in scripture when in John 16:25, Jesus reminded his disciples,...
by Ashley Smith | May 30, 2023 | Joy Revival
What will you meditate on? Biblical meditation is the process of contemplating God’s promises and allowing truth to soak deep into our souls. Psalm 1 tells us that if we meditate on God’s word, we’ll flourish, like a tree planted alongside a stream. ...
by Ashley Smith | May 22, 2023 | Joy Revival
How will you celebrate this week? The spiritual practice of celebration is not about denying our pain and heartache of ignoring the atrocities of this world but about focusing on God’s goodness, the gifts He’s put in each of us, the milestones He’s...
by Ashley Smith | May 15, 2023 | Joy Revival
Will you encourage three people this week? Encouraging others will fill you with joy, too! Encouragement is the act of giving someone support, confidence, or hope. An often ignored spiritual practice, encouragement offers healing and joy to the giver and recipient....
