Things Above
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Gentle and Mighty
James Bryan Smiths thought from above this week is, Jesus is gentle and he is mighty, he is good, but he isnt safe. In this episode, Smith talks about how Jesus is the lamb of God and also the lio
Different with Jesus
James Bryan Smiths thought from above in this episode is, There will be suffering in life, but it is different with Jesus. In this episode, James talks about how we all experience suffering in our
Walking with Jesus
James Bryan Smiths thought from above in this episode is, Walking with Jesus is the greatest of all adventures. Smith starts the episode by talking about the day he chose to give his life to Jesus.
Weight of Glory
James Bryan Smiths thought from above this week is, Are you preparing for your weight of glory? In this episode, James discusses the essay by C.S. Lewis, The Weight of Glory. Smith uses verses 16
Conversation with Ken Shigematsu
James Bryan Smith has a Things Above conversation with author Ken Shigematsu about his book, Now I Become Myself. Drawing on a rich variety of personal experience, Scripture, spiritual formation cla
Glorious Morning and Evening Part Two
James Bryan Smiths thought from above this week is, Have a glorious morning and evening. This is the second part of the two-part episode. Smith discusses the spiritual practice of examen. He expand
Glorious Morning and Evening Part One
James Bryan Smiths thought from above this week is, Have a glorious morning and evening. In this two-part episode, Smith discusses his spiritual practice, the two-minute morning. He expands on th
Conversation with John Mark Comer Part Two
James Bryan Smith has a Things Above Conversation with author John Mark Comer about his book, Practicing The Way. We are constantly being formed by the world around us. To be formed by Jesus will re
The End In Mind
In this episode, James Bryan Smiths thought from above is, Begin with the end in mind. Smith explains his thought from above by talking about his two mentors John Wesley and Dallas Willard. James i
Open Hand
James Bryan Smiths thought from above this week is, Live life with an open hand. In this episode, Smith discusses one of his favorite prayers, The Serenity Prayer. James talks about the meaning b