Poppy Smith | Christian Motivational Speaker
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My talks have a purpose: that women hear God speak to them, respond, and experience freedom from attitudes and actions that have robbed them of faith and joy. Blog by Poppy Smith.
Poppy Smith | Christian Motivational Speaker
4y ago
“Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind” Romans 12:2 It’s Valentines Season—and whether you’re single or married, most women’s minds go to romance, love, happy times, expectations, and hopes of flowers, maybe chocolates, and dinner out. I’m no different. But Valentine’s Day ..read more
Poppy Smith | Christian Motivational Speaker
4y ago
“So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them” Genesis 1:27. With Valentine’s Day around the corner, I thought I’d share with you a couple of stories from my book, WHY CAN’T HE BE MORE LIKE ME? They make me laugh and ..read more
Poppy Smith | Christian Motivational Speaker
4y ago
LIVE ONLINE GROUP COACHING LED BY THE AUTHOR OF: GO FOR IT! MAKE YOUR LIFE COUNT FOR GOD. DO YOU WANT SUPPORT TO FIND OUT WHO YOU ARE? HOW GOD HAS SHAPED AND MADE YOU FOR HIS PURPOSES? WHERE HE’S LEADING YOU IN 2020? DO YOU NEED SOME GENTLE ACCOUNTABILITY TO PURSUE A GOD-GIVEN DESIRE ..read more
Poppy Smith | Christian Motivational Speaker
4y ago
“The land you are … to take possession of is a land of mountains and valleys that drinks rain from heaven. It is a land the Lord your God cares for; the eyes of the Lord your God are continually on it from the beginning of the year to its end. (Deuteronomy 11:11-12) As ..read more
Poppy Smith | Christian Motivational Speaker
4y ago
I haven’t seen the movie Home Alone in years, but watching it with my two kids and their kids on Thanksgiving Day was a lot of fun. It reminded me of how many priceless gifts we are blessed with: Watching children laugh and squeal! Funny movies. Music that lifts our spirits. Connecting with people. Eating ..read more
Poppy Smith | Christian Motivational Speaker
4y ago
“For I, the Lord your God, will hold your right hand, saying to you, ‘Fear not, I will help you.'” (Isaiah 41: 13) I had to laugh when I saw this image because it reminded me of how I felt a week ago contemplating having 14 people over for Thanksgiving dinner! I’m excited to have ..read more
Poppy Smith | Christian Motivational Speaker
4y ago
In her excellent and biblically-based book, The Emotionally Destructive Marriage, author and counselor, Leslie Vernick states truths every woman needs to hear. Here are a few statements from her book for you to think about, pray over, and share with others who need support: “Women and wives are depicted in the Gospel as equal ..read more
Poppy Smith | Christian Motivational Speaker
4y ago
Unless you’ve been in an abusive marriage, you might think they are rare. But they are not—even in the Christian community. A misconception is that abuse means physical pushing, hitting, or violence of some kind. This is a false understanding. Abuse includes painful and destructive verbal attacks resulting in emotional and mental anguish. It’s also ..read more
Poppy Smith | Christian Motivational Speaker
4y ago
“Show me Your ways, O Lord; Teach me Your paths. Lead me in Your truth and teach me.” Psalm 25:4-5 You are a unique creation of God. So am I! We have different fingerprints, DNA, personalities, and backgrounds. We are designed to grow as Jesus followers in many different ways. How God has grown you—taken ..read more
Poppy Smith | Christian Motivational Speaker
4y ago
“Other seed fell on good soil and produced grain, some a hundredfold, some sixty, some thirty.” Matthew 13: 1-23 I’m super excited today because this week I begin leading two new groups of women in deepening their walk with Jesus. I’m also attending a Sunday morning women’s group that’s studying the Parables—and we just discussed ..read more