Phil Thrasher, Retired Teacher Louisville, KY

“Lamar is the most gifted writer I read. In a small space, he can pack truth and light that I need for my daily walk with God. He has the ability to speak to everyone that loves God and is seeking His will. Last Christmas we gave In The Steps Of The Shepherd, one of Lamar's devotional books, to tenants with a gift card at Christmas and have had several to thank me for the devotional book. I leave them in our house in Colorado and have had people to ask if they can take them. Thank you, Lamar, for answering God's call and continuing to do His work.”

Robert Craft, Founder and Director of Reach A Village

“Lamar Smith's lifetime of ministry has given him a deep understanding of people and of the power of Scripture. His devotionals are pithy, witty and practical. They are like a protein bar for spiritual hunger, one bite-sized devotional delivers a lot of nourishment.”

Charlotte Davis Retired Teacher

“H. Lamar Smith’s devotional thoughts come from a long ministry of preaching and teaching with a true shepherd’s heart. He brings the essential truths of God’s word in a powerful, succinct, and sometimes challenging way. Thank you for daily words of wisdom that are beneficial for a closer walk with Christ.”

Danner L. House Retired Teacher Valley, AL

“I always start my day with Brother Lamar’s devotionals. While thoughtful and uplifting, they are plain-spoken and unflinching in their presentations of the Bible’s truths. This is a refreshing rarity in our day of “feel-good” religion.”

Janice Walters, RN, CMSRN, TL Mobile, AL

“I was blessed to have Lamar Smith as my pastor for nine-plus years. During that time, I learned and grew so much spiritually because of his intense knowledge of the scriptures. This book is more of the same. I am so thankful for his divinely inspired talent (gift) that has truly changed my life.”

Howard Wilson Pastor Sheffield First Church of Nazarene

“Every morning I wake up anxious to read the daily devotional thought from H. Lamar Smith. Lamar’s writing is challenging, encouraging, and most importantly inspired by the Truth found in God’s Word! Lamar brings the written word to life in such a way our spiritual walk can grow every day! One of the best daily devotional thoughts I have encountered! I love them!”

Bruce W. Hudson Pastor Pleasant Grove Church of the Nazarene

“Pastor Lamar provides what appears to be a short devotional for the reader to quickly digest. However, because of his close walk with the Lord, he supplies you with a rich word that must be meditated on throughout the day. I encourage you to allow God’s word to shape your life with Lamar’s devotions as one of the tools.”

Robert Craft, Founder and Director of Reach A Village

“Lamar Smith's lifetime of ministry has given him a deep understanding of people and of the power of Scripture. His devotionals are pithy, witty and practical. They are like a protein bar for spiritual hunger, one bite-sized devotional delivers a lot of nourishment.”

Peggy King, Retired Teacher and Army Chaplain’s Wife Dandridge, TN

“I appreciate Lamar Smith’s writings and devotionals because he isn’t afraid to deal with subject matter that has long been confusing or acting as stumbling blocks to many as they walk the Christian journey, such as: failures, maturing in one’s faith, and misunderstandings about sanctification. These devotionals have provided much insight and depth for me. I have shared his books with many friends, and I will continue to look forward to new thoughts and helpful ways to begin my day. You have a gift and you are allowing God to use it to bless and inspire others. Thank you for your inspiration to others.”

Phil Thrasher, Retired Teacher Louisville, KY

“Lamar is the most gifted writer I read.  In a small space, he can pack truth and light that I need for my daily walk with God.  He has the ability to speak to everyone that loves God and is seeking His will.  Last Christmas we gave In The Steps Of The Shepherd, one of Lamar's devotional books, to tenants with a gift card at Christmas and have had several to thank me for the devotional book.  I leave them in our house in Colorado and have had people to ask if they can take them.  Thank you, Lamar, for answering God's call and continuing to do His work.”

LeAnn Schmelzenbach Steen MK,Wife, Mother, Artist

“I look forward to his posts regularly and can say that they are inspirational. He has a way of addressing a Biblical issue and applying it to today’s issues in a unique way that is spiritually sound. I highly recommend you start reading these devotionals.”

Mike Dennis Pastor Bedford Church of the Nazarene Bedford, Ohio

I’ve known Lamar Smith since my days as a fledgling pastor of a small mission church in Tennessee. He impressed me as a winsome man after the heart of God back then, and I’ve considered him a friend and mentor ever since. Each day I look forward to the encouragement and biblical insight I receive from reading his succinct and powerful daily devotional emails, and plan to be one of the first subscribers to his blog!

Rev. Kyle Poole Pastor, Midland Valley Community Church of the Nazarene Clearwater, SC

Bro. Lamar Smith is a devoted pastor and servant of Christ with a shepherd’s heart and a scholar’s mind. I look forward to his devotional thoughts because I know they are firmly rooted in the Scriptures, solid in theology, and a great guide for applying faith in Christ to everyday life. I am glad that Bro. Lamar is making his devotional thoughts available through this blog, and highly recommend them as a great way to grow in God’s grace.

John Sugg, Owner Expedia CruiseShipCenters Franklin, TN

Need a morning “pick me up” that’s better than coffee? Try Lamar Smith’s daily devotionals. I’ve been reading Lamar’s devotionals for some time now and find them to be inspirational, biblical and they really touch my soul. But they’re not all just “warm and fuzzy”, I’ve been challenged too. Thanks, Lamar, for this work of love