While Smith Mountain Lake is a wonderful place to live, life is not perfect anywhere in this world. We get frustrated by things that hinder our plans and block our footsteps. But there is a different way to look at …
Community Bible Study at SML
On September 9th, Smith Mountain Lake Community Bible Study began a 30-week study of Genesis which is a fascinating view of who our God is. Members are learning about the invisible qualities of the Creator through the stories of His …
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 each of you a very Merry Christmas …
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 all. We love the presents and …
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 you have done then you will …
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 Americans, it is one of the …
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 boy stood at the bottom of …
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 a feast for the eyes and …
Do As I Say…..Or As I Do?
None of us are 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 you. Okay, so what is necessary? …
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 items. But they especially have the …