by Joyce Smith | Sep 5, 2018 | Christian Author, Harvey Girls, Harvey Houses, Writing News
Harvey Girls worked along the railroad. How the Harvey Girls Won the West Fred Harvey opened the first Harvey House in Topeka, KS in 1876. For the first few years, men worked for him as waiters. The Harvey Girls joined Fred Harvey’s empire along the Santa Fe in...
by Joyce Smith | Sep 4, 2018 | Christian Author, Devotional, meditation
Have you been touched by the Lord? Rest assured He has your life in His hands. Psalms 37:23-24 declares that He has ordered your steps and He delights in your way if you are a good man. None of us are good in our own strength so this has to be referring to God’s...
by Joyce Smith | Aug 30, 2018 | Christian Author, Count Your Blessings, Devotional, meditation
God’s Love is immeasurable! Thankfulness for God’s Love For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. For God sent not His Son into the world to condemn the...
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...
