Empowered Life:Charlene Smith.com

It's been a minute since my last post. The last couple of weeks have been interesting for me. I feel I am in the midst of a transition. Change is good but isn't always comfortable. I am uncomfortable because I know I need to shift from my own understanding, logic and ideas and allow the Lord to lead and guide me. I know there are things and people that I… Continue reading

Tags: abiding in Christ, prayer, transition

In my last post I mentioned some of the resources I've used in the past to help me identify my spiritual gifts.  Just recently, I found another excellent online assessment.  I particularly like this free spiritual gifts analysis because of the detailed explanations given about what the gifts are, how they can be effectively used and additional resources to further expand your knowledge about your newly discovered gifts. Why… Continue reading

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I have a strong desire to get in "my lane" with regards to what God has called me to do.  I know that I am called to be at home ministering to my husband and children.  I know that I am called to homeschool my children. But as I considered how the Lord would use me outside my household, I wasn't quite sure. Seek God As I began to ask… Continue reading

Tags: Discover Your Children's Gifts, Discover Your God Given Gifts, spiritual gifts, spiritual gifts test, strengths

Are there things in your life that are hindering you from living the peaceful life God provides for you? Peace doesn't just happen, we have to go after it. Really, we have to fight for it.  There are ways, however, that we can be proactive in protecting our peace.  Think of the times in the past when you  lacked peace.  What caused you to feel that way? Once you are… Continue reading

Tags: dread, fear, overcommitting, peace, peace stealers, people pleasing, worry