For the most part, I don’t need someone to tell me that I am doing a good job. I already know that I am because I do the best that I can. I don’t worry about not having people affirm me in the things that I do because I don’t do things for attention, I do them because…
Author: Starla
Name: Starla Smith.
Top titles: Wife, Mom, and Lala
What I do: Executive Pastor at Springs of Life Church
What I Enjoy: I love coffee, sunshine, cinnamon candy, llama's, photo quotes, books, and all things media. I love to write and share what God is giving.
What I am Passionate about: I want to see people find Jesus and freedom in their soul through the renewing of the mind which is the gatekeeper of the heart.
Personal Mission Statement: Fearless in Living, Faithful in All, Forward Regardless
My Favorite Quote: Don’t worry about tomorrow, God is already there.
Day 15 – He is Eternal
Day 15 – He is Eternal This week two friends of our family have had parents pass away. My friend Krista lost her stepmom after a long sickness. She was one of the sweetest ladies I have ever met. They knew this day was coming. It just always seems to come too soon. My son’s friend…
WateringHole: Becoming Joy Carriers
The Watering Hole is a virtual stopping space in the midst of our crazy, hectic, and wildly beautiful week to week lives, to breathe deep and take a drink at the well of the Lord. Here’s today’s drink: The reality of life is that life isn’t safe or simple. If you are alive you will go through…
Day 14 – He is Merciful
Day 14 – He is Merciful I have lived this life long enough to know that relationships are messy. A great number of the struggles and tragedies we will deal with comes through the doors of interpersonal relationships. The drama and the ease with which misunderstanding can develop between people is distressing. To make matters…
Day 13 – He is the Stillness
Day 13 – He is the Stillness We traveled to Colorado to visit relatives on my husband’s side of the family. We surprised his grandmother with a visit from the grandchildren one afternoon. It was great to hear her laugh and enjoy the kids. We also were able to spend some time with his Aunt…
Sunday2Monday: The Final Rhythm of Grace -Joy!
Hello Friends, welcome to Sunday2Monday. The place where we say it again! As my pastor says: Repetition brings revelation! The final message of Rhythms of Grace was delivered by James Richardson. James is a part of our Anamosa campus. James and Karen Richardson are some of the sweetest people we know. While Pastor Lynn preached at…
