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Dr. Tommy L. Smith
The ability to determine this portion of my legacy through the writing of this book is indeed a blessing from God. For those who knew me as a young child would never thought I would stand before au...lihat lebih banyakThe ability to determine this portion of my legacy through the writing of this book is indeed a blessing from God. For those who knew me as a young child would never thought I would stand before audiences singing, teaching and preaching the Word of God. I had a terrible problem with stuttering, it could take up to minutes just to tell you my name. Never try to understand the planning and purpose of God on your life.
I have for over 70 percent of my life been involved in ministry. I love to preach the Word and assist people in their personal acceptance and surrender to our wonderful Lord and Savior Jesus
I love the church and have a deep concern over the confusion and frustration which exist within the church. People today are confused and I believe are seeking the truth. I have a calling upon my life to share the word in such a way as to provide solace to a troubled world. I believe that any message given from God for one assembly is applicable to all assemblies and publications such as this are the best method available.
I realize I may not be the best writer on this subject, however, I also am aware that I may be the only writer a person may ever read on this subject, I pray it will serve as a seed of good that will grow and produce much fruit in many lives.
Due to the fact that I started in ministry at such a young age afforded me the opportunity to make many mistakes in my lifetime. Looking back over my life it seems that I missed very few opportunities to do so. I thank God that He forgives all and is willing to allow us to start over again and again. Forgiveness is a message that can never be over stressed. Many today are willing to receive forgiveness, yet, not willing to give it.
I know what brokenness is and how it feels, and the reality of the haunting presence of remembrance. I have learned that in our life we must create good memories each and every day so when the day comes that we have more time behind us than in front of us we can gain peace and strength knowing that as we have overcome in the past we will be overcomers in our future.
I pray the complexities of my own experience will enable others to avoid such error and wastefulness of a most precious commodity, their time.
Advice is something everyone has and most are willing to give. Some advice is good and profitable and much is nonproductive. Experience is the best teacher and example; if used for good can change lives for the better and if the contrary is true, it will contribute to the demise of individuals, families and church’s.
I am proud to be a product of the south the state of Georgia, USA, and treasure many of her charms, yet I also realize that there are things that the past has produced which brings great pain as well. There is such beauty all around me as I gaze from the mountains into the lush green valleys with its streams and lakes and beautiful forest, which seem to reflect the smile of God himself.
I truly desire to be a blessing to others and strive to serve not only in the church but in the community as well. I am proud to be a part of a profession that can assist people in the management of their affairs through insurance and investments, a method whereby their beliefs and convictions may endure for innumerable generations to come.
From a young boy of fourteen with a license to preach to a man of sixty with a Ph.D. in Biblical Studies, I have found, many will say one thing while meaning something else entirely. Let it be known that God says exactly what He means, and means what He says, and has written it with an instrument which has no eraser.
John 3:3 Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the Kingdom of God. kjvlihat lebih sedikit