According to Citizenlink, Focus on the Family President Jim Daly said husband-and-wife team Mark Burnette and Roma Downey (Touched By An Angel), have a fervent desire to tell people about Jesus. Burnett and Downey are executive producers of The Bible …
Start a New Easter Tradition at SML
Many of us at Smith Mountain Lake grew up thinking Easter was about Easter egg hunts and rabbits that brought candy, chocolate, and pretty colored baskets. Many folks are still similarly celebrating Eastern. Easter Tradition at SML – it’s just …
Pets Can Improve Your Health
Many of us at Smith Mountain Lake own cats, dogs, or other beloved pets that have become like family. We all know how our pets are great companions, but what many of us don’t know is that Pets Can Improve …
Thanksgiving Day and Every Day At Smith Mountain Lake
It is no little thing to awaken in our warm, snug homes at Smith Mountain Lake. To have food in our refrigerator, running water, plenty of blankets and clothes, dozens of pairs of shoes, and money to buy many other …
Building Bridges At SML
Once upon a time, two friends who lived on adjoining properties at Smith Mountain Lake fell into conflict. It was the first serious rift in 40 years of living side-by-side, sharing boats, and trading labor and goods as needed without …
The Painting
I don’t know the author of this tale, but it’s one that I hope will inspire all our readers at Smith Mountain Lake and beyond. It is a parable of timeless truth. A wealthy man and his son loved to …
A Heart-Warming Tale
You may have read this story that is floating about the inboxes at Smith Mountain Lake and beyond. But if you haven’t, it is well worth taking the time to do so. The author is unknown to us, but if …
The Meaning of Christmas
Nearly everyone at Smith Mountain Lake enjoys something about Christmas. Perhaps we don’t all appreciate the commercialization of this special holiday, but most people have some favorite element about Christmas. For some of us, it is simply the presence of …
A Child Explains God – SML Inspirations
One of our favorite things to share with Smith Mountain Lake readers is true stories that inspire and encourage. I think you all will be as uplifted (and amused) by this child’s faith as we were. The following was written …
Smith Mountain Lake Thanksgiving
Many of us at Smith Mountain Lake think of Pilgrims and Indians when Thanksgiving rolls around. Others think of turkey dinner, pumpkin pie, and family all together around the table. Whatever comes to mind at Thanksgiving, let us be overflowing …