The Miter Box: Life From a Different Angle
A Blog by David Jacob Smith
Glory Restored
The Dreams and Desires of Our Heart What do you long for, wish and hope for? What do you dream about and desire for your life? How about for the ones you love and the world at large? When you take the time to reflect on the things that are most important to you, what...
A Perspective on Suffering and Loss
In September of 2018, the community of Redding, CA found themselves walking through the aftermath of a firestorm that had consumed over 1100 homes, taken 7 lives, and scorched over 164,000 acres of beautiful northern California landscape. Two months later the CAMP...
Why I Write
I have been putting some thought into my writing lately. Why do I write? What is it I wish to communicate? What is the focus or themes of my writing? What is my unique writing voice? These are some questions I’ve rolled around in my head lately. Here’s what I’ve come...
God Never Leaves Us To Ourselves
God never leaves us to ourselves. When Jesus called those first disciples, he called them to be with him. The first and foremost part of being a disciple of Jesus is being with him, up close and personal. In his summons to follow him, Jesus was exercising a belief in...
Treasures in Christ
“In whom (Christ) are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.” Colossians 2:3. Our number one assignment as followers of Jesus is to know him – to progressively move into an increasing experiential knowledge of him. To know him and his Father in this way is...
Coaching for Spiritual Transformation
One important role of coaching is to help individuals get a better grip on their life. This can come in the form of better time management or gaining greater overall balance between the major components of one’s life. Typically the goal is to reduce or manage...