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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.

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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Daily Devotional

Today's Encouragement

Do you ever feel overwhelmed? I’m not talking about the size of the battle you’re facing, but the scope of it. Or maybe it isn’t just one battle. Maybe it’s the sheer number of them. They keep coming, one right after the other, and before you’ve even caught your breath from the last one, another one shows up at your door. If that sounds familiar, you are not alone. Sometimes the battle itself isn’t what wears us down, but it’s the relentlessness of it. It’s waking up and realizing the fight isn’t over yet. It’s carrying something heavy for so long that you can no longer remember what it felt like to set it down. The size of what you’re up against can make you feel impossibly small. But here is what I want you to hear today: the size of your battle doesn’t measure your strength; it reminds you how much you need God. And, friend, that is exactly where He does His best work. David’s brothers looked at Goliath and wondered how they could defeat him. David looked at Goliath and considered how great his God was. They saw an enemy too big to overcome, but David saw a God too great to fail. Friend, you were never meant to fight your battles alone. You don’t have to carry the burden in your own strength or figure out every answer on your own. The battle belongs to the Lord!

Prayer

Lord, today I place my battles in Your hands. I know You are watching over me, protecting me, and directing my steps. I do not have to figure everything out or carry every burden in my own strength. You are already at work, and I can trust You with whatever this day brings. Help me rest in Your goodness, walk in Your peace, and remember that the battle belongs to You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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Getting to Know Simon Peter (part 1)

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This is part one of a three-part lesson about Simon Peter, Name: *Simon (named mentioned 57), Peter (142), Cephas (6), Simon Peter (20) Meaning of name: he who hears (Simon); (Peter)rock; Aramaic equivalent of Peter (Cephas) Ancestry and family life: Peter had a brother named…

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