Applying Proverbs 22

3 to Our Everyday Lives

"A prudent man foreseeth evil and hides himself, the simple man goes on and suffers". This applies to both our spiritual and physical lives. Could the economy go into a tailspin? Could the government not fulfill their obligations? Where do we go if we lose our jobs, our homes? What is your plan? We must prepare both physically and spiritually. God does provide a way, but we must have faith.

Gary Smith was born in Charlotte, North Carolina, but spent most of his youth in the Pasadena, California area. He graduated from Ambassador College in 1976 and he and his wife, Liz, moved to Peoria, Illinois. For the next six years he worked as a nursing home administrator in Illinois, Ohio, and Texas.
In 1982, he and Liz began to serve in the full-time ministry. Since that time, they have served in a number of congregations in the Midwest.
Gary and Liz now pastor in Houston, Texas near their two children and grandson.
Apart from pastoring, Gary enjoys hiking, playing and watching sports, reading and spending time with family.