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!

Florence R. Smith

CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC

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COVID-19 Updates... We have been inundated on the news, social media, and at work with the statistics of locations of the virus outbreaks, the number of cases and number of deaths.  The President of the United States declared this outbreak as a Pandemic on March 13, 2020.  Our hearts break when we learn of the deaths

FROM THE EDITOR

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Climate Change__ As we encounter various climate changes in our current environment, what do they mean?  We also experience climate changes in our lives and workplace – how do we recognize and cope with them? This theme for March was developed before the outbreak of this current pandemic.  I believe God’s divine purpose for this platform was

FROM THE EDITOR

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PREPARE:  TOMORROW IS COMING!! hen I think about the things Mary and Joseph went through prior to the birth of Jesus, it appeared that there was no prep time at all.  It is so comforting to know that God already had everything planned.  But we must prepare our hearts and minds

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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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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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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