Water from the Rock

By Andrew Smith

Several years ago, I put some of my writings into a little book called Manna for the Journey. Since then, I have committed more thoughts to writing, and there were other early writings that were not included in the first book. Some writings in this publication are fifty years old, and some were written in 2018.

I have been inspired and challenged by several pastors including Jack Prince, Brooks Ramsey, James Hatley, Joel Snyder, Roger Lovette, Hal Poe, Mike Smith, Brent Beasley, and Stephen Cook. My early life was inspired by my father, John J. Smith, and by A. Scott Patterson.

When my pen starts to write, I sometimes do not know which of these men is the inspiration behind the writing.

The children of Israel needed both manna and water from the rock. I hope that these thoughts and musings provide sustenance for your journey through this life.

• Language: English
• Publisher: WestBow Press
• Release date: Feb 15, 2019
• ISBN: 9781973651888

Andrew Smith

Andrew Smith is the author of several novels for young adults, including Winger, Stand-Off, 100 Sideways Miles, and the Michael L. Printz Honor Book Grasshopper Jungle. He lives in a remote area in the mountains of Southern California with his family, two horses, two dogs, and three cats. He doesn’t watch television, and occupies himself by writing, bumping into things outdoors, and taking ten-mile runs on snowy trails. Visit him online at AuthorAndrewSmith.com.

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WATER

FROM THE ROCK

ANDREW SMITH

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WestBow Press rev. date: 02/11/2019

FOREWORD

Several years ago I put some of my writings into a little book called Manna for the Journey Since then I have committed more thoughts to writing and there were other early writings that were not included in the first book. Some writings in this publication are 50 years old and some were written in 2018.

I have been inspired and challenged by several pastors including Jack Prince, Brooks Ramsey, James Hatley, Joel Snyder, Roger Lovette, Hal Poe, Mike Smith, Brent Beasley and Stephen Cook. My early life was inspired by my father, John J. Smith and by A. Scott Patterson.

When my pen starts to write I sometimes do not know which of these men is the inspiration behind the writing.

The children of Israel needed both manna and water from the rock. I hope that these thoughts and musings provide sustaince for your journey through this life.

Andrew

PREFACE

Andrew Smith, Architect by trade, consistent Christian by conviction has blended creativity and faith in this collection of his God encounters. His thoughts are linked like beads on a necklace: different shapes of poetry and prose all of which are grounded by reality and hope. Each arises from private experiences and from gathered congregations. Many are stirrings stimulated by messages delivered by his pastors.

A word of warning – some are sticky and may remain with the reader far beyond a single reading.

Denny Spear

Pastor Emeritus

Dunwoody Baptist Church

Dunwoody, Georgia

Contents

Water From The Rock

Only Enough

Believe

Joy

Then

God Is So Good!

Feathers

Eclecticism

Doors

Daily

Confidence

Communion

Choices

Wait

Unique

Patience

The Little White Van

Time

Walking On Water

Suffering And Hope

Sell It!

Flesh And Blood

A Certain Man

Wherever He Leads

Glasses

Free

Forgive

Dixieland

Conduit

Worthless?

Sent

Mary’s Perfume

Behold How He Loved Him

Remember Me

Peace

Silence

Whose Image?

Lifted Up

His Wounds

Feed My Sheep

Imperfection

Hope

Help

One Small Candle

Horror Of Horrors

Using Little Faith

Amazing Grace

Taking Sides

A Speechless God

The Strategic Table

Jesus Math

Say Something Tell Somebody

Markers

The Difficult Task

Grief

Nathanael In His Man Cave

Wait Upon The Lord

Awareness

Ego

The Velveteen Rabbit

Friends

Erasures

To Dwell In The Mystery

Water From The Rock

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