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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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There are moments in life when we realize just how limited our strength really is. A difficult diagnosis. A broken relationship. A season of uncertainty. A burden we never expected to carry. Sometimes we try to convince ourselves, “I can handle this.” But eventually, we discover a powerful truth: We were never meant to handle everything alone. God never designed us to live in our own strength. He created us to depend on His. The world tells us that strength means never showing weakness. But God’s Word teaches us something different. True strength is found when we recognize our need for Him. Paul, one of the greatest followers of Christ, discovered this when he wrote that God’s power was made perfect in weakness. Why? Because when we are weak, we stop depending on ourselves and start leaning on the One who cannot fail. Never forget, your weakness is not the end of your story. It may be the place where you discover God’s strength in a deeper way than ever before. The same God who carried you yesterday will give you strength for today.
There are moments in life when we realize just how limited our strength really is. A difficult diagnosis. A broken relationship. A season of uncertainty. A burden we never expected to carry. Sometimes we try to convince ourselves, “I can handle this.” But eventually, we discover a powerful truth: We were never meant to handle everything alone. God never designed us to live in our own strength. He created us to depend on His. The world tells us that strength means never showing weakness. But God’s Word teaches us something different. True strength is found when we recognize our need for Him. Paul, one of the greatest followers of Christ, discovered this when he wrote that God’s power was made perfect in weakness. Why? Because when we are weak, we stop depending on ourselves and start leaning on the One who cannot fail. Never forget, your weakness is not the end of your story.

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There are moments in life when we realize just how limited our strength really is. A difficult diagnosis. A broken relationship. A season of uncertainty. A burden we never expected to carry. Sometimes we try to convince ourselves, “I can handle this.” But eventually, we discover a powerful truth: We were never meant to handle everything alone. God never designed us to live in our own strength. He created us to depend on His. The world tells us that strength means never showing weakness. But God’s Word teaches us something different. True strength is found when we recognize our need for Him.

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Father, I admit that I need You. When my strength is not enough, remind me that Your strength never runs out. Help me depend on You every day.

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