2 Quotes by John Smed

Reconciliation is the key to lasting and growing relationships with others. I think of my marriage. Caron and I have been together for over forty years and, through many bumps and bruises, our love has continually grown. The key is not compatibility or strength of character. The secret is reconciliation through forgiveness.

I call it the 80/20 principle. Go ahead in our own plans and 80 per- cent of our lives will be predictable and 20 percent unexpected. Wait on Jesus in prayer and 20 percent of our lives will be predictable and 80 percent will be infused with the surprising work of the Holy Spirit.