Devotion with Renee & Jadon Jeremiah Smith Fight the good fight of FAITH.

 Devotion with Renee & Jadon Jeremiah Smith

Thanks to Jadon for doing this message for Chapel at Lakeside Christian School in April,2025 with me!

Fight the good fight of FAITH.

https://youtu.be/-eQv70p19qc?si=2hzUmFOkC9btrEO4

Introduction to Fighting the good fight of FAITH. First you have to have Faith in God!

First let's review how to get to Heaven with the Wordless Book , Short 1 minute & 43 Seconds Video titled  (You tube link above) : 

The Wordless Book Story Time with Renee & Melody Renee Smith

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Now a word from Jadon at Moody Bible Institute in Chicago, IL., USA. 

Acting out a Wrestling Match to show a visual how Sin wants to get us down and how we can have victory and the Bible tells us how. Jadon gives real life examples how God can help you choose the good thing to do when tempted to do something wrong. Below are his 2 videos totaling 4 minutes.

https://youtu.be/mhzRlKL2Cx0  You tube title:

Jadon at Moody Wrestling Sin Part 1 of 2

https://youtu.be/RAgIJNRmUlY

Jadon at Moody Fight Against Sun Part 2 of 2

* Note Jadon refers to the temptations of the elementary students to disobey the rules. They have a clip moved to yellow then red light before refocus and then ISS which means In School Suspension, referred to in his message (video links above).

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On Christ the solid rock is another visual Jesus gave us in the Bible.

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Let's look at that illustration in the Bible to end our devotion. Are you on the solid rock of Christ, standing firm in the storms of life knowing you are forgiven and on your way to Heaven? If yes we, believers can join in praying with Jesus for all believers in John 17:15-22 , that we may have unity in Him so His Holy Spirit may work through us and those around us may desire the hope within us. And that God's angels would protect us from the evil one. In Jesus Mighty Name, amen!. Amen? If you prayed leave an amen!

Solid Rock of Christ Bible Devotion with Renee Smith (You tube video title). https://youtu.be/WXOP6zJj_Bo

Amazing illustration Christ gave us in the Bible! Matthew 7:24-28 is read in the video link above.

Fun, Healthy, Kid Friendly Recipes You Need to Make & Enjoy! Energy Balls & Fruit Salad Rainbow

 Fun, Healthy, Kid Friendly Recipes You Need to Make & Enjoy!

1. Energy Balls 

https://youtu.be/_Pf6HoGxIic

You Tube Title: Healthy Energy Balls Recipe Non Bake Yummy Treat with Renee Smith

Make it! Recipe Video Link above & can pause the video for the recipe or look below. I’ve played with the recipe and even mashed those ripe bananas, added applesauce and baked these if adding one of those as cookies or cookie bars.

Pray God Bless You all Reading This-🩵🙏🏽🌷Renee, aka:Mrs.Smith Smith Family make this & send me pics! 🫶🏻luv ya!

ENERGY BALLS Recipe: -1.5 cups rolled oats ( I used .5 less in the video for more moisture to add in the raisins) - 3/4 cup coconut flakes ( to roll in) -3/4 cup peanut or any nut butter ( I used a whole jar of almond in the video, doubling the recipe) -1/3 cup honey or maple syrup -1/2 cup flaxseed - 1/2 cup chocolate chips -Optional add-ins include anything like dried fruit, I used raising in the video but you could use dried cranberries,, blueberries, white chocolate, and play with different flavors! Enjoy! Guilt free because it's healthy! lol

2. Fruit Salad Rainbow

https://youtu.be/2srMrHrIxjg

You Tube Title: Create a Fruit Rainbow 🌈 with Renee Smith

The fun part is including your kids! 

We went food shopping and picked fruits that were the colors of the rainbow so you get to teach your kids and have them be a part of your day with this fun display of fruit. 

You can be really creative and have each child create an animal out of the fruit. 

Much Love-Renee

Testimony of Contentment despite Circumstances Renée Smith

 Testimony of Contentment despite Circumstances Renée Smith

Work in progress here is all I can really say about contentment. It is a daily and ongoing battle of the mind to, “Take our thoughts captive and make them obedient to Christ.” 2 Cor. 10:5b. I am a weak vessel in need of a Savior; grateful for Jesus and eternal life- that’s my HOPE. 

I need to remind myself constantly of that Bible truth as I battle horrible negative thoughts since my daughter Emily Renée Smith was run over by an 80 year old driving 60 mph and was sent to heaven at age18. She was a graduate of Hope International School in Asia and in her first year of Bible College with plans to come teach in Asia because she loved children. She came with me to New Hope for Orphans to volunteer while we lived there. We are missionaries and my husband Tiger, trains Nationals who are on our team (missionaries with WOM/WorldOutreachMinistries) and works with them to spread the gospel to those who have never heard the name of Yeasu/Jesus. 

   On the day Emily died, Tiger had just prayed, dedicating a rural village hut as a church to the Lord, when his phone rang. Our son Josh (also a Hope graduate) was calling from Moody Bible College in the USA telling Tiger that our daughter, his sister, Emily had just been run over by a car and was immediately sent to Heaven. 

I believe it was a Spiritual Battle and have prayed unceasingly for protection from the enemy (Jn.17:15 with Jesus for all believers) even more since that day. At the time my body broke down in shock and I couldn’t even sleep till I tried everyone’s advice and found singing praises aloud was the only thing that helped to press through my family's tragedy and, like Job, praise the Lord. As Attalia, Emily’s best friend  and younger sister says, “I will never not miss her and it hurts.” 

I can NOT think of her every single day nor do I want to not think of her and keep her bright, funny memory alive. She brought so much joy and laughter to our family of seven (5 children, married right out of college in 1990). People who hear I am a breast cancer survivor (near death on chemo, baled) and then hear about Emily say, “Man a lot of bad things have happened to you. How do you keep a positive attitude” (my spiritual gift is encouragement as a teacher)? 

I have to give all credit to the Lord God Almighty as I am not only a prayer answered to be alive, but my strength comes from the Lord. I turn to Him constantly, praying for help as I know I am a hurting pup. I thank my students, you all, friends, really anyone who gives me HOPE from God’s Holy Word. This gives me peace that transcends understanding. I have to battle thoughts (being real here) of Emily laying bloody on the ground after being run over, and push my thoughts to a Bible verse along with prayer in the battle of the mind where sin starts. 

The Spiritual Realm is real and this should push me and us all to our knees to pray for one another for “protection from the enemy”-Jn.17:15. Thankfully, we’re on the winning side. Pressing on toward the “goal of Heavenward in Jesus Christ.”-Phil. 3:14.

Tiger, my husband is still so hurt he won’t even let me hang up pictures of Emily, yet. He says she’d want us to keep going with the gospel as his call is to,”Bring as many people to Heaven with us as we can.” He is currently in Asia spreading the gospel with our National staff and our son Josh.  I live in the USA for the home base for our children to get through college. We appreciate prayers and know if our last day is tomorrow we get to reunite with Emily. I could go on and tell you of the Spiritual battle being real in Asia, opposed to more hidden in the USA. For example, we battled a ten foot King Cobra close to our front door when we got home after many rural villagers came to Christ, but you get the picture. The battle is real for souls so we must do our part and press through our worst nightmares on this tough earth to get to the finish line. But we know we have the HOPE of Christ waiting for us when we do.

I’m ready, are you? Let’s pray for His strength to make it together.

SO much Love in Jesus-Renée SmithP.S I was asked to write this and hope and pray it will encourage others to press on and remain in prayer for one another-John 17:15-22- praying for you all, believers!

Famous Artist Inspiration of Claude Monet for Personal Works of Art

 

Video Art Lesson used in K through 6th Grade 

Monet Water Lilies with a CatThe Real Monet

As an Artist and Art Teacher we know is it the state and world wide standard to use the Art of Various and Famous Artists to learn techniques and processes. My highschool students who attained Art College Scholarships had to show inspiration of a famous artist and culture in their portfolio as well.

I hope to share here some of my Art lessons, Video Art Lessons on Youtube as well as the Art of the World's Most Famous Artists to inspire us all.

I teach at a Christian School and my lessons have the BWV (Biblical World View) by showing a link to a Bible verse. However you can easily teach any of the lessons and leave that positive message out.

Here's the optional verse to go with the water lilies.

"The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God will stand forever." ~ Isaiah 40:8

Blessings,

"King of Kings and Lord of Lords." -Revelation 19:16b

Renee Smith Art & Drama Teacher Lakeside Christian School   phone: (727) 461-3311 ex 337 site: www.lakesidechristianschool.org email: rsmith@lakesidechristianschool.org https://artbyrenee.weebly.com/

BOOKS on HEAVEN

 I am a collector of Biblical books on Heaven. As a mother of a daughter who was run over by an 80 year old driving 60mph who admitted limited vision and sent Beautiful Emily Renee Smith immediately to Heaven at age 18 I need the HOPE of God's Holy Word, The Bible, and am a student of any and every Book and sermon I can get on Heaven. Here is my summary, favorite parts, sneak peeks into some of my top favorite Books on Heaven.

As a visual learner I show you below the books and by showing you some top highlights I believe you get a peek into the book. Please leave me any comments, quotes or verses that you believe also help us stay focused on the goal of Heaven.  

"I press on toward the goal of Heavenward in Jesus Christ."-Phil.3:13 & 14.  

United praying until then- John 17: 15-22.                                 Love in Jesus-Renee

The Case for Heaven by Strobel interestingly has a whole chapter on near death experiences where people died and went to Heaven or Hell and accurately tell of what they saw. I have never put much trust into those stories but it is very interesting and his description of hell is tormenting, no where I wish anyone to go.   

" For God so LOVED the world that He gave His only begotten Son so that whoever BELIEVES in Him shall not die but have eternal life."-John 3:16. 

That's the way to Heaven, through the free gift of Jesus Who willingly died on the cross to pay the penalty for all our dark sins (sin is anything we think, say or do that is not pleasing to God). This free gift of eternal life in Heaven is gained by accepting Jesus into your heart and life through prayer. SO easy to get of the wide path to Hell and be on your way to Heaven! Once Forgiven our dark sins you grow closer to God by Reading your Bible, praying (direct communication with God), going to church and or Bible study, sharing the good news with others and Praising God!

Bible verses about Realms.

 

Let's look Bible verse about other realms beside earth. My family is contributing and you can too by posting any verses you find on realms! Thanks team!

Here are my top two that came to mind right away:

1. John 18:36- " 36 Jesus said, “My kingdom is not of this world. If it were, my servants would fight to prevent my arrest by the Jewish leaders. But now my kingdom is from another place.”

2. Ephesians 6:12  "For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms."

3. Psalm 91:11 - "He shall give His angels charge over you to guard you in all your ways."

If God's angels are with us, guarding us in all our ways and we cannot see them then they are in an invisible realm here on earth. 

4. Ephesians 1:2 ..."HEAVENLY REALMS.."

The True Test of our Minds Staying Focused

Contentment despite circumstances. Key verse as we battle negative thoughts is 2 Cor.10:5b, "Take every thought captive and make it obedient to Christ."  Security Officer Renee Smith

Work in progress here is all I can really say about contentment. It is a daily and ongoing battle of the mind to, “Take our thoughts captive and make them obedient to Christ.” 2 Cor. 10:5b. I am a weak vessel in need of a Savior; grateful for Jesus and eternal life- that’s my HOPE. 

I need to remind myself constantly of that Bible truth as I battle horrible negative thoughts since my daughter Emily Renée Smith was run over by an 80 year old driving 60 mph and was sent to Heaven at age18. She was a graduate of Hope International School in Asia and in her first year of Bible College with plans to come teach in Asia because she loved children. She came with me to New Hope for Orphans to volunteer while we lived there. We are missionaries and my husband Tiger, trains Nationals who are on our team (missionaries with WOM/WorldOutreachMinistries) and works with them to spread the gospel to those who have never heard the name of Yeasu/Jesus. 

   On the day Emily died, Tiger had just prayed, dedicating a rural village hut as a church to the Lord, when his phone rang. Our son Josh (also a Hope graduate) was calling from Moody Bible College in the USA telling Tiger that our daughter, his sister, Emily had just been run over by a car and was immediately sent to Heaven. 

I believe it was a Spiritual Battle and have prayed unceasingly for protection from the enemy (Jn.17:15 with Jesus for all believers) even more since that day. At the time my body broke down in shock and I couldn’t even sleep till I tried everyone’s advice and found singing praises aloud was the only thing that helped to press through my family's tragedy and, like Job, praise the Lord. As Attalia, Emily’s best friend  and younger sister says, “I will never not miss her and it hurts.” 

I cant NOT think of her every single day nor do I want to not think of her and keep her bright, funny memory alive. She brought so much joy and laughter to our family of seven (5 children, married right out of college in 1990). People who hear I am a breast cancer survivor (near death on chemo, baled) and then hear about Emily say, “Man a lot of bad things have happened to you. How do you keep a positive attitude” (my spiritual gift is encouragement as a teacher)? 

I have to give all credit to the Lord God Almighty as I am not only a prayer answered to be alive, but my strength comes from the Lord. I turn to Him constantly, praying for help as I know I am a hurting pup. I thank my students, you all, friends, really anyone who gives me HOPE from God’s Holy Word. This gives me peace that transcends understanding. I have to battle thoughts (being real here) of Emily laying bloody on the ground after being run over, and push my thoughts to a Bible verse along with prayer in the battle of the mind where sin starts. 

The Spiritual Realm is real and this should push me and us all to our knees to pray for one another for “protection from the enemy”-Jn.17:15. Thankfully, we’re on the winning side. Pressing on toward the “goal of Heavenward in Jesus Christ.”-Phil. 3:14.

Tiger my husband is still so hurt he won’t even let me hang up pictures of Emily, yet. He says she’d want us to keep going with the gospel as his call is to, ”Bring as many people to Heaven with us as we can.” He is currently in Asia spreading the gospel with our national staff and our son Josh.  I live in the USA for the home base for our children to get through college. We appreciate prayers and know if our last day is tomorrow we get to reunite with Emily. I could go on and tell you of the Spiritual battle being real on the mission field in Asia, opposed to more hidden in the USA. For example, we battled a ten foot King Cobra close to our front door when we got home after many rural villagers came to Christ, but you get the picture. The battle is real for souls so we must do our part and press through our worst nightmares on this tough earth to get to the finish line. But we know we have the HOPE of Christ waiting for us when we do.

I’m ready, are you? Let’s pray for His strength to make it together. 

SO much Love in Jesus-Renée Smith

Our Story Tiger & Renee Smith

 

Our Story

Tiger & Renee Smith, Met at Stetson University 3-D Design Class, Wed June 2,1990 Daytona Beach & Honeymoon in Grand Canyon, Havasupai Falls.  Tiger is my soulmate! I am so blessed God has brought us together. To come to know the truth that Jesus Christ is Lord at the exact same time in different parts of the world ! Tiger in Colorado seeking to know Truth in all the different written books of the world but the Holy Bible being the one that spoke directly to him. Renee in Guatemala with a college course in Art when her roommate shared that Jesus Christ is Lord and showed her in the Bible, Renee wanted evidence, proof since this was the first time she heard this news and was an adult. It was high above the clouds on the twin peaked volcano in Guatemala that God gave Renee the evidence she needed that Jesus is Lord, Creator of the Universe and this did not happen by chance. As the sun was setting high above the clouds on the peak of a volcano in Antigua, the pink sunset was the evidence Renee needed, that this did not happen by chance, that God Created it and her and Jesus is Lord! Now she knows the Bible says: "The heavens declare the glory of God; the sky proclaims the work of His hands."-Psalm 19:1  Tiger and Renee were in love and both were excited to meet up in USA to tell each other the good news and unbeknownst to one another they met to find out they both came to know Christ as personal Savior at the exact same time in different parts of the world. It was then that God put on Tiger's heart to also ask Renee to marry him. He did so on a blindfold date at night. He gave Renee a piggy back ride to the beach and on one knee had a small fire lit and pointed to dig up in the sane a small giftbox with gold stripes and a gold ribbon. Renee dug it up and Tiger told her he wanted to be with her forever, would she marry him? She was still in college (one year engagement) so she was a bit shocked. He saw her shock and said you do not have to answer me right now. Renee looked up in the sky and saw a light up cross in the sky (from a nearby church) . It was then she knew right away to say , "Yes!" 

Golden Gate Seminary, Mill Valley, California was one of the many places we lived, moving there with our 5 homeschooled amazing children! We all enjoyed living in California, going to the Headlands and hiking the mountains where we lived  in student housing at Golden Gate Seminary (overlooking the Golden Gate Bridge). 

1990-2024 so far!

We always held out for a little greenspace for our children to run and play. We were blessed to live on 6 Acres of land in Madison, Fl. as we all enjoy nature and being in God's beautiful creation. Josh killed a rattlesnake there protecting Attalia and Jadon and kept the rattler in the freezer to prove it! 

Missionary Family with WOM. Praying as we strive to serve the Lord God Almighty and as Tiger says, "Bring as many as we can with on on our way to Heaven."

https://youtu.be/hj1PVAuVXbc?si=3WGUkrf9dONvQaKN   link to the You tube video, title below.

                                                                                        One Way Jesus Song in Cambodia  

Our first church service after moving our family to SE Asia as a Missionary Family was to see one of our heroes Speak, Nick Vujicic from Life Without Limbs Ministry. He heard we were missionaries from California and met with us and prayed!

We "Press on toward the goal of HEAVENward in Jesus Christ."-Philippians 3:13 & 14. United praying John 17:15-22 for one another. 

Artifact of Sermon Notes as a Visual Learner

 

As a visual learner my artifact is visual! It stays with me longer to see a visual with what I am learning. Hope the sketches on the sermon notes also help you dwell on the Biblical truths taught and what stood out to help me in the daily struggle. We are then ambassadors for Christ, to hold up truth , light and love in the world on the foundation of the Bible. 

As Christian educators we hold up the Biblical Worldview to our students.

This solid rock truth of the Bible tells us that we are created with a purpose,

God loves us and has good plans for our lives.

Within this BWV (Biblical Worldview)  foundation we can dive into God’s Word

to let our students know God loves them and cares for them. 1 Peter 5:7,

“Cast all your cares upon Him, for He cares for you.”

That , my friend, is hope in this dark world ridden with trials.

We are loved and can show kindness to others, knowing God is right there with us to help us. 

John 13:34: A new commandment I give to you,

that you love one another:

just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another.

There’s a goal in,  “God loved us..” and that’s loving one another.

In this community is how we can reach the world

and train future leaders to make a difference.

https://youtube.com/shorts/GpIBf4QLm1o?si=YMTpMbXa2SZzns3q

Blessed to be a part of the team bringing hope❤️‍🩹🕊🙏🏽

Youtube “short” title.