Author: Florence R. Smith

Florence R. Smith is a self-motivated professional skilled in directing and organizing tasks to achieve overall mission objectives. She has been employed with the Federal Government since December 2004. She serves in many capacities within the Gospel Spreading Church of God. Florence has a Bachelors in Business Administration and Masters in Technology Management, both from University of Maryland University College; and a Master of Strategic Studies Degree from the U.S. Army War College. She is a published author and owner of Teachable Moments Press, a Christian publishing company. A woman with a message of hope, encouragement, and inspiration, Florence will leave you motivated and inspired in fulfilling your purpose!

FROM THE EDITOR

by Florence R. Smith - September 28, 2019September 28, 2019 0

This scripture is the foundation of the expressions penned by our Authors in this Edition. Proverbs 11:14 (KJV) “Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.” As we recognize special months of the year to focus on Suicide Prevention Awareness and Mental Health Awareness, let's remember our loved ones, friends

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by Florence R. Smith - June 14, 2019September 28, 2019 0

My industrious father was a man who became very familiar with using what was available. As a self-taught (thrust into the job) farmer, he had little resources, but used what tools he had available to till the land, grow crops, milk the cows, and feed and care for his wife

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by Florence R. Smith - March 14, 2019June 14, 2019 0

I can think of a thousand reasons to celebrate! I can’t list them all, but here are a few: I will become the ripe age of 60 this month! My husband and I will celebrate our 40th Anniversary in May! My family is coming to visit us in England in

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by Florence R. Smith - December 11, 2018February 10, 2019 0

God wrapped His Son in human flesh, signed his name in heaven and earth, and sealed the deal with Mary and Joseph to deliver him to the world to be our Savior. What an awesome Christmas deal that is ours for the asking: God the Father, the Son and the

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by Florence R. Smith - September 15, 2018December 25, 2018 0

Your Purpose…Your Passion As we enter the fall season of this tumultuous year, we have the opportunity to reflect on whether we are accomplishing God’s plan for our lives. One might ask, “What is my purpose?” The answer can only come through a revelation from God. It is stimulating to witness the

Embracing the Journey as I Mature

2018: JUNE

by Florence R. Smith - June 30, 2018September 22, 2018 0

We have heard the phrase, “Getting Old is Not Fun”. Well, I’ve decided to embrace my maturing journey and make it fun, adventurous and blissful. Grant it, aging has its challenges, mostly health wise: weight gain, aches and pains of the unwelcomed cousin Arty, and night-creaming the wrinkles away. Yes,

FROM THE EDITOR: “Embrace the Journey”

by Florence R. Smith - June 30, 2018September 22, 2018 0

Half of the year 2018 has come and gone. Time seems to go quickly, but we understand "that one day is with the Lord as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day." 2 Pet 3:8 (KJV). So buckle up, settle down and "embrace the journey." Our hearts were

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From the Editor-ARCHIVE

by Florence R. Smith - March 15, 2018July 8, 2018 0

The Courage to Trust... God has shown us favor in every aspect of this move to England. I’m grateful for the courage to trust God with my entire life. This March Edition of TM Magazine marks our Second-Year Anniversary! Deriving from our theme for this Edition, our authors have divulged inspiring nuggets relating

Trust When You Cannot See

2018: MARCH

by Florence R. Smith - March 14, 2018June 29, 2018 0

While driving on a British highway one Sunday evening, we encountered various elements of a wintery mix. We saw the sun, snow showers, sleet and then gray clouds with what appeared to be streaming squalls of snow. A snowsquall is when gusts of wind turn a normal snowfall into a

Spreading the Good News

by Florence R. Smith - December 25, 2017March 14, 2018 0

For this last Edition of 2017, we chose to focus on spreading the good news! We have had such a tumultuous year with so many tragedies and political unrest that some good news is very much welcomed and appreciated. Our release of the December Edition is a little late due