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Welcome to His Amazing Grace! Wherever you are in life and whatever brought you here, please know you are welcome. God has placed a special group of people on my heart—those experiencing seasons of transition through age, disability, mobility challenges, emotional hurt, loss, or difficult circumstances. Whatever your situation, remember: You are loved. You are not forgotten. You are not alone. God sees you, hears you, and still has an amazing purpose for your life. Here you’ll find devotionals, videos, songs, blogs, Bible studies, and opportunities for prayer. Our purpose is simple: to remind you that you are loved, valued, and never forgotten. If you would like to know more about our site, click here.

Welcome to His Amazing Grace! Wherever you are in life and whatever brought you here, please know you are welcome.

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God has placed a special group of people on my heart—those experiencing seasons of transition through age, disability, mobility challenges, emotional hurt, loss, or difficult circumstances. Whatever your situation, remember: You are loved. You are not forgotten. You are not alone. God sees you, hears you, and still has an amazing purpose for your life. Here you’ll find devotionals, videos, songs, blogs, Bible studies, and opportunities for prayer. Our purpose is simple: to remind you that you are loved, valued, and never forgotten. If you would like to know more about our site, click here.

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Pastor Chris J Smithey

Pastor Chris J Smithey

Chris answered the call to preach at just twelve years old, when he preached his first sermon. That moment marked the beginning of a calling that would shape the course of his life. At nineteen, he stepped into his first pastorate, trusting God to lead him beyond his years and equip him for the journey ahead. Since then, Pastor Chris has devoted most of his adult life to pastoral ministry, shepherding people with a servant’s heart and a deep love for God’s people. Prior to retiring in 2025 due to an eye condition, Chris served his final 22 years of pastoral ministry at Curtis Road Church of God in Champaign, Illinois. There, he and his bride of 48 years, Teresa, faithfully served their congregation—loving people, building community, and pointing hearts toward Christ. To learn more, click here.

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Let me ask you a question, can you see the wind? No, but you can watch the trees bend, hear the leaves rustle, and feel it against your face. You know the wind is there because you can see and feel the evidence of what it does. In many ways, faith is like that. We cannot see God with our physical eyes, but we can see the evidence of His presence in our lives. We see answered prayers, changed hearts, doors opened, and mercy that comes at just the right moment. We see His hand at work in ways that sometimes we don’t even recognize until we look back. As sure as I can feel the wind against my face, I can feel His presence in my life. As sure as I can see a tree bending in the wind, I can see the evidence of how God has carried me when I was weak, strengthened me when I was discouraged, and guided me when I had lost my direction. You may not be able to see God, but you can see the evidence of His faithfulness. His presence is real, His promises are true, and His hand is still at work in your life. That is the evidence that God is here!
Let me ask you a question, can you see the wind? No, but you can watch the trees bend, hear the leaves rustle, and feel it against your face. You know the wind is there because you can see and feel the evidence of what it does. In many ways, faith is like that. We cannot see God with our physical eyes, but we can see the evidence of His presence in our lives. We see answered prayers, changed hearts, doors opened, and mercy that comes at just the right moment. We see His hand at work in ways that sometimes we don’t even recognize until we look back. As sure as I can feel the wind against my face, I can feel His presence in my life.

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Let me ask you a question, can you see the wind? No, but you can watch the trees bend, hear the leaves rustle, and feel it against your face. You know the wind is there because you can see and feel the evidence of what it does. In many ways, faith is like that. We cannot see God with our physical eyes, but we can see the evidence of His presence in our lives. We see answered prayers, changed hearts, doors opened, and mercy that comes at just the right moment.

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Lord, help me trust what I cannot see. Open my eyes to Your hand at work, and strengthen my faith today. Amen.

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