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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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One of the hardest things for us to do is accept the forgiveness God has already given. We believe Jesus forgives others, but sometimes we struggle to believe His grace is sufficient for our own failures. We replay yesterday’s mistakes, carry the weight of old guilt, and allow things God has already forgiven to rob us of today’s peace. We must remember that God does not forgive halfway. When He forgives, He removes. When He restores, He restores completely. Yet the enemy loves to remind us of our past. He whispers that we are still guilty, that we have gone too far, and that we are not really forgiven. He wants us to believe that our failures define us rather than the grace of God. But the enemy is a liar! The cross was not a partial payment for our sins. Jesus paid it all. When God forgives, He does not keep bringing our failures back before us. So stop allowing the enemy to make you live under the weight of something God has already removed. You are not your worst mistake. You are forgiven, redeemed, and loved by a God whose grace is greater than your past.
One of the hardest things for us to do is accept the forgiveness God has already given. We believe Jesus forgives others, but sometimes we struggle to believe His grace is sufficient for our own failures. We replay yesterday’s mistakes, carry the weight of old guilt, and allow things God has already forgiven to rob us of today’s peace. We must remember that God does not forgive halfway. When He forgives, He removes. When He restores, He restores completely. Yet the enemy loves to remind us of our past. He whispers that we are still guilty, that we have gone too far, and that we are not really forgiven. He wants us to believe that our failures define us rather than the grace of God. But the enemy is a liar! The cross was not a partial payment for our sins. Jesus paid it all. When God forgives, He does not keep bringing our failures back before us.

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One of the hardest things for us to do is accept the forgiveness God has already given. We believe Jesus forgives others, but sometimes we struggle to believe His grace is sufficient for our own failures. We replay yesterday’s mistakes, carry the weight of old guilt, and allow things God has already forgiven to rob us of today’s peace. We must remember that God does not forgive halfway. When He forgives, He removes. When He restores, He restores completely. Yet the enemy loves to remind us of our past.

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Father, thank You for forgiveness that is complete. I am forgiving. Help me receive the freedom You have already given me through Jesus.

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