Caitlin M. Smith

Don’t Lose Hope

Don’t lose hope. The world will try to tell you that miracles are impossible. It will try to force you to conform to its limitations and forget who you’re created to be. It will lie to you, and tell you that wealth, fame, promotions–that next big thing–will satisfy the longing in your heart. It will…
Catching Fire

While reading Acts chapter eight this past Friday, several things stuck out. The book of Acts is rather inspiring: people, filled with the Holy Spirit, following God with complete abandon. They don’t worry about pleasing people. They aren’t stopped by fear of torture or death. They know the truth, and that truth comes flowing out…
Burning Rubber & Saving Grace

I once heard someone use an analogy like the following to explain grace. Imagine you’re driving down a country road. Noticing nobody else around, you stomp on the gas pedal and start burning rubber, eager to arrive at your destination. After several minutes, you hear the alarming sound of sirens as flashing lights appear in…
5 Keys to a Successful Interview

As a former practice manager of operations, I used to conduct interviews in search of shining candidates to join our team. Some individuals made a great impression, while others did not. Using this experience, I’ve compiled five keys to help you prepare for your next interview. Read the full job description for which you’re…
The Heart of Communication

Effective communication can be tricky. When I worked as an office manager, there’d be days that I’d find myself replaying conversations in my head. I’d wonder, “Did I handle that well? Did I say the right thing, or should I have said ‘X’ instead? Was I right to have that tough conversation with that person,…
Care Without Worry

The world sends us a false message. It tells us that in order to care, we must worry. If I tell you serious news, and you don’t express concern, fear, shock, or anxiety on my behalf, you obviously don’t truly care. The misconception is that if we don’t lose sleep over something, it means little…
No Greater Love

Today is Good Friday, the day we remember Jesus’ incredible act of unconditional love. Hopefully, we allow His presence to live in our hearts every day, and never forget the sacrifice Jesus made. What Was the Problem? Sin. In the beginning, God created the world. He made man (Adam) and put him in the…
A Letter For You

Last week, I had the pleasure of traveling home with my sister to sort through our childhood bedrooms. Equipped with trash bags and boxes, we ventured to my room first. As we went through items, I had a choice to donate, keep, or throw things away. It seems like a simple task until you stumble…
Strength to Soar

Are you tired? Do you ever feel like the world is beating you down, constantly telling you lies? Perhaps you thought you’d be so much further by now and wonder if a certain dream will ever come true. Maybe your hard work seems to go unnoticed, and despite all your efforts, that promotion hasn’t come.…