by Joyce Smith | Aug 29, 2018 | Christian Author, Writing News
A writer has to extract the story from the brain and give it life. That’s not an easy process! I want to thank my son-in-law, Erik, for helping me update my website and increase my media presence. Also thanks to my friend, Ginny, for her critiquing skills. I...
by Joyce Smith | Aug 28, 2018 | Christian Author, Harvey Houses, Writing News
First Harvey House was opened in the AT&SF depot in Topeka, KS, 1876 Did you know, Harvey Houses were the first interstate restaurant chain in America. In 1876, Fred Harvey opened the first Harvey House in the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe depot at Topeka, KS. In...
by Joyce Smith | Aug 27, 2018 | Christian Author, Devotional, meditation
Trust and acknowledge. They are not always easy acts to accomplish. One of my favorite verses is Proverbs 3:5-6. Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct thy paths. Trust is...
by Joyce Smith | Aug 23, 2018 | Newsletter
Have you counted your blessings today? “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with all spiritual blessings in Heavenly places in Christ.” Eph 1:3 There are so many blessings around us that we often take for granted. We...
by Joyce Smith | Jul 10, 2018 | Uncategorized
As I sit out on the patio, with my morning cup of coffee, and contemplate the scenes and sounds of nature, I am reminded that everything around me belongs to My Father. He, along with Jesus and the Holy Spirit, is the creator of all this beauty. He holds it all...