Heaven’s Gift
There is a great deal of Christmas poetry posted here and there this time of year. We liked this one well enough to share it with our readers at Smith Mountain Lake. We would like to wish…
Another Meaning of Christmas
Our lovely Smith Mountain Lake community is all ablaze with the glitter and charm that tells us Christmas is here. Most of us love this time of year for so many reasons, it’s hard to list them…
The Power To Choose
All the folks in Smith Mountain Lake, Va., and all over the world, have been given a marvelous gift called “choice”. If you have ever made a bad decision or had regrets about things…
Christmas Depression
For most of us at Smith Mountain Lake this is a marvelous time of year. Visiting family, picking out gifts, anticipating Christmas and New Year’s…..there is excitement in the air. But for thousands of…
A Bit of Humor
They say that laughter is good medicine and so I hope this contribution will bring all the good folks at Smith Mountain Lake, good health and the pleasure of a smiling face. A young…
Autumn Poetry
Smith Mountain Lake is beautiful in each of its seasons, some would say especially in the fall. There is something magnetic about large bodies of water, and our lake is no exception. It is…
Do As I Say…..Or As I Do?
None of us is perfect, whether we live in Smith Mountain Lake, Alaska, or Africa. But it’s not necessary to be perfect to be a good role model and a blessing to those around…
The Agape Center
There is a wonderful ministry at Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia called the Agape Center. The Agape Center exists to help those who may need clothes, food, basic appliances, furniture, financial assistance, and other household…
Thorns
Sandra felt as low as the heels of her shoes when she pulled open the Smith Mountain Lake shop door, against a November gust of wind. Her life had been as sweet as a…
A Lesson From Nature
Most of us who live at Smith Mountain Lake appreciate nature, its fascinations, and feasts of sight, sound, and smell. But perhaps an area we don’t often consider is the tremendous life lessons that…