Listen to “A Gift Too Big” by Fred Smith Instead of destroying a weakened Israel, the Midianites chose constant humiliation by periodically crossing into Israel and reducing [...]
Listen to “Farewell” by Fred Smith Several of my friends are beginning to say “farewell” to their careers. It’s hard to believe. I know for many complete retirement is not an [...]
Listen to “Feathers on the Waves” by Fred Smith The Greeks, as always, had a word for it: tragedy. That’s the first word that came to my mind when I stared at the photo of [...]
Listen to “No Other Way” by Fred Smith Most of us are familiar with William Wilberforce for his long but ultimately successful struggle to abolish the slave trade in England. [...]
Listen to “A Friend’s Revenge” by Fred Smith There are a few figures in Scripture who grow on you with age. Perhaps we come to understand their circumstances or have more [...]
Listen to “An Uncommon Risk” by Fred Smith One of the most watched events of this century was Nik Wallenda’s tightrope walk across Niagara Falls. In so doing he became [...]
Listen to “The Light Years” by Fred Smith “Papa, how old are you?” my young grandson asked. “I’m 73.” “Whoa, and you are not dead yet?” That was pretty much the end of the [...]
Listen to “Unfinished” by Fred Smith Transitions from the founder to the next leader are notoriously difficult. Everyone is at risk in one way or another. Founders are often [...]
Listen to “What Are You Waiting For?” by Fred Smith This is one of several phrases in English with double meanings. Often used as a prod for people who need to get started, it [...]
Listen to “Plant and Wait” by Fred Smith Ten of us, all friends of Bob and Linda Buford, were sitting in the living room of their farmhouse waiting for the most important call [...]