Dr. Tammy Smith, 5626 Frantz Road, Dublin, OH (2025)

09/12/2025

These days, the world feels more uncertain than ever. Loss has knocked on doors we never expected. Grief is sitting at too many tables. And answers… are in short supply.

But Scripture doesn’t promise answers. It promises peace. Not the kind that makes sense, but the kind that stays when nothing else does. The peace of God doesn’t ignore the heartbreak. It doesn’t erase the ache. It simply stands guard over our hearts, when our hearts feel most exposed.

It is deeper than reason. Surer than headlines. Closer than fear. So we come with what we have, questions, prayers, tears, and trust that His peace will meet us in the silence, in the sorrow, in the stillness after the storm.

09/05/2025

As we head into the weekend, here’s a gentle reminder for your heart: You don’t have to have it all figured out. You don’t need to strive or chase what the world says will satisfy. Instead—trust. Trust in the One who sees the whole picture, even when your view is blurry.

Keep showing up. Keep doing good. Stay rooted where He has placed you, and walk faithfully, even in the small things. There’s beauty in a quiet, steadfast life that honors God, even when no one’s watching.

When you make Him your delight, when your heart finds its joy, rest, and hope in Him, something powerful happens: your desires begin to align with His. And in that space, you’ll find peace, purpose, and fulfillment far beyond what the world can offer.

So today, let this be your encouragement: God is faithful. He sees you. And as you lean into Him, He is working in ways you can’t yet see. Keep going—you’re not alone.

08/29/2025

Second-guessing ourselves. Feeling like we’ll never be enough. Carrying the weight of shame that the world, and even our own minds, try to place on us. It’s exhausting living from a perspective that was never meant to define us.

But here’s the truth: when we choose to live from God’s perspective of us — not our flawed, critical, fear-filled view — everything changes. His view is full of grace, purpose, identity, and love. In His eyes, we are chosen, cherished, and created on purpose for a purpose.

Self-loathing starts to lose its grip. Shame loses its voice. And the noise of the world begins to fade.

Let this be your reminder today: you don’t have to be ruled by how you see yourself. You get to live in the freedom of how He sees you.

Learn more about God’s truth and intentions for your life in my book “The Secure Soul.” Get your copy here: https://drtammysmith.com/two-new-books/

08/23/2025

This truth cuts deep but brings so much clarity. Marriage is a beautiful covenant, but it was never designed to replace our ultimate relationship with God. When we expect our spouse to meet every emotional, spiritual, and even identity-based need, we place on them a weight only Christ can carry. No person—no matter how loving, patient, or committed—can satisfy the deep places in our soul that were created to be filled by God alone.

Many of us walk into marriage hoping it will fix us, heal us, or complete us, but when we do that, we turn our spouse into an idol and set ourselves up for disappointment. The purpose of marriage isn’t to find salvation in each other, but to reflect the love, grace, and sacrifice of Jesus to one another. Real intimacy begins when we stop demanding perfection from our spouse and instead surrender our deepest needs to the One who is perfect.

Let your marriage be a space where God’s love flows through both of you, not a place where you try to extract from each other what only God can give.

Read more about what God intends for your Christ centered marriage in my book “When Marriage Meets Reality.” Order your copy here: https://drtammysmith.com/two-new-books/

08/15/2025

It’s time to live like we’re utterly loved — because we are. Not halfway. Not conditionally. Fully. God delights in us. We already have the affection our hearts long for. We are someone’s favorite. It’s time to stop living like we’re waiting to be chosen and start living like we already are.

Read more about living in the fullness of God’s love for us in my new book “The Secure Soul.” Purchase your copy here: https://drtammysmith.com/two-new-books/

08/08/2025

I am so excited for my upcoming sermon series based around my new book “The Secure Soul.”

Are you chasing validation from the world and wondering why you still feel so broken inside? Have you handed your worth over to things that always leave you feeling not enough? Do you feel likeno matter how hard you try, you can’t rid yourself of constant comparison?

You’re not alone—and there’s a better way.

Join me as we dive into these questions and discover the truth that leads to real freedom and lasting security on August 24, August 31, and September 7 at 10 am at the Northwest HUB (5626 Frantz Rd).

Read more about this upcoming sermon series here: www.vistacommunitychurch.org/events/secure-soul

08/01/2025

So often in marriage, we misinterpret different ways of thinking and communicating as intentional offenses—when in reality, it’s just a reflection of how our spouse processes and expresses things. What would shift in your relationship if you paused to remember, “This is just how he/she thinks or communicates” instead of taking it personally? This simple truth can be a game changer in how we show grace, patience, and understanding.

Have you grabbed your copy of When Marriage Meets Reality yet? It’s time to take your relationship deeper—with honesty, faith, and love.

Order your copy here: https://drtammysmith.com/two-new-books/

07/25/2025

Peace isn’t something we chase—it’s something that becomes rooted in us when we choose to live from God’s truth. It’s not just the absence of chaos, but a spiritual way of existence that flows from knowing we are loved, cared for, and held by Him. Real peace starts when we stop striving and start trusting in His desire for us to live secure, grounded, and free.

This is just a glimpse of what The Secure Soul is all about. Have you started reading your copy yet?

Order your copy here and start learning more about how you can be truly living in God’s peace: https://drtammysmith.com/two-new-books/

07/14/2025

Have you found yourself asking “What is the missing link between what I thought marriage would be like and what it actually is? Are you trying to do the “Christian marriage” and it’s not working? You’re not alone. Marriage is beautiful, but inevitably hard. It is the coming together of two broken people, to create an imperfect harmony.

When Marriage Meets Reality, written by Dr. Tammy Smith, serves as a toolkit to help you fall back in love with your marriage. Contrary to what you might believe, the road to a better marriage is not found in turning your spouse’s heart toward your own hopes, dreams, and desires. Rather, the road to a better marriage is about turning your heart more toward Jesus. This journey will be a path of beauty from ashes, maturity through suffering, perseverance through trials, and life from death. Thankfully, at every turn, Christ equips couples with his power and perspective as a means of displaying his glory.

In When Marriage Meets Reality, Tammy diverts us from the trap of trying to change our spouses and challenges us to instead examine and discard our own assumptions and unhealthy expectations. She reminds us to fight from Christ’s victory as we engage in the spiritual battle by choosing to see a bigger picture, reject lies, and speak God’s truth. Filled with practical tools and a study guide for how to better express the power and love of Jesus, this book is written to equip you and serve as a forever resource for a healthy, thriving marriage!

Pre-order “When Marriage Meets Reality” here: https://drtammysmith.com/two-new-books/

(Pre-ordered books will be delivered on the release date of July 15th).

07/11/2025

Are you chasing validation from the world and wondering why you still feel so broken inside? Have you handed your worth over to things that always leave you feeling not enough? Do you feel like no matter how hard you try, you can’t rid yourself of constant comparison?

“The Secure Soul” is an invitation to walk in God’s intention for your soul’s design. It is a call to align your life with the beautiful particulars of who God made you to be and find rest in this truth: You were created on purpose with a purpose. Insecurity will fade as you develop the tools to build a life upon the reality that identity is found, cultivated, and fulfilled in Jesus. When you live from an identity anchored in the love of Christ, you will experience the peace you crave.

In “The Secure Soul,” you are invited to stop shopping horizontally for what’s already been given vertically. Instead, experience radical change, peace, and joy, and be released from the grip of comparison, social media, approval-seeking, addiction, and performance-based living. Discover a foundation for building a daily identity rooted in hopeful, loving, and enlightening truths from Scripture—empowering you to live out your unique and beautiful identity.

Pre-order “The Secure Soul” here: https://drtammysmith.com/two-new-books/

(Pre-ordered books will be delivered on the release date of July 15th).

07/07/2025

It’s easy to forget that our relationships carry spiritual weight. The way we love, forgive, stay, and fight for each other—it all reflects something bigger than us.

When our relationships are rooted in Christ, they become a glimpse of His glory. No wonder they face pressure, tension, and attack. There’s more at stake than feelings or comfort. ⁣

This is why we guard our hearts, why we pray over our people, and why we fight for unity—because our relationships were never just about us. They were meant to point to Him and His glory.

Learn more about this truth in my new book, “When Marriage Meets Reality,” which you can pre-order here: https://drtammysmith.com/two-new-books/

Dr. Tammy Smith

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