Caitlin M. Smith

Keep Asking

Are you expecting a move of God? Is there something about which you’ve been praying and praying, now feeling like you’re on the verge of giving up? Are you trusting God for a miracle that has not yet been seen? As I was reading in Luke 18 today, the Lord put something on my heart…
Red Rope

The Girl Behind the Red Rope, by Ted Dekker and Rachelle Dekker, was quite a surprise. Before I dive into my review, here’s a look at the book blurb: Ten years ago, Grace saw something that would forever change the course of history. When a terrible scourge is unleashed on the world, she and others…
You Belong with Me

When a business tycoon determines to raze historic homes in the small town of Heritage, Michigan, and replace them with a strip mall, Hannah resolves to stop him. She sets about helping Heritage win a restoration grant that will put the town back on the map–and hopefully restore her disgraced family name. But she’ll need…
Breaking Strongholds

Are you carrying a weight on your shoulders? Is there something with which you’ve battled for years but feel like you can’t break free? It feels like a stronghold—a prison—and no matter how hard you try, escape seems impossible. In Luke 13, Jesus sees a woman who “had been crippled by a spirit for eighteen…
Overcoming Fear

In today’s society, we are constantly faced with fear. Whether it be scare-tactics used by sales companies, or creepy concepts presented on investigative television shows, seeds of fear are thrown at our hearts. If we let them, they sink in, take root, and grow. If you find yourself battling fear, as I do at times,…
Challenge & Change

I enjoy many things, and one of them is exercise. You might even call me an exercise enthusiast. Yes, it’s true. I get excited by some workouts and consider it fun to exercise on vacation. After doing track in college, and weightlifting in the gym for years after, I wanted to try something different. A…
A Secret to Good Decisions

Are you looking to start a positive habit or make a change? Is there something with which you’re struggling? Learn a secret to good decisions!
Spiritual War

Watch me as I run through clouds, The fog left far behind. I open my eyes under water, Its sting won’t steal my sight. I take a knife to the brush, The weeds dodge as I pass. Step on sticks, peel off stuck ticks, and grab hold of what will last. Don’t tell me to…
Don’t Be Afraid

In Luke 8:41, a man named Jairus fell at Jesus’ feet and pleaded with him to come to his house, because his 12-year-old daughter was dying. While they were on their way, someone came from Jairus’ house and said, “Your daughter is dead…Don’t bother the teacher any more,” (Parts of Luke 8:49). “Hearing…
A Rendezvous with Suspense

A heart-wrenching crime, arson, family secrets, threats, and stunning Wyoming wilderness can be found in Elizabeth Goddard’s inspirational romantic suspense novel, Never Let Go. I was given a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. Honestly, it was nice to read a romantic suspense novel with clean language and a tender…