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The Power of a Smile (Proverbs 15:30)

with Ron Deal | April 18, 2022
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If someone stops smiling you instantly know something is bothering them, right? If the absence of a smile casts a shadow, a genuine smile on someone’s face can light up a room. Proverbs 15 says, “A cheerful look brings joy to the heart.” A co-worker's smile says, “I’m glad you’re part of the team.” From a spouse: “I value you in my life.” From a parent: “I approve of who you are.” And from a stepparent: “I enjoy you and I’m glad we’re family.” Go ahead. Share a smile and see what joy it brings.

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  • If someone stops smiling you instantly know something is bothering them, right? If the absence of a smile casts a shadow, a genuine smile on someone’s face can light up a room. Proverbs 15 says, “A cheerful look brings joy to the heart.” A co-worker's smile says, “I’m glad you’re part of the team.” From a spouse: “I value you in my life.” From a parent: “I approve of who you are.” And from a stepparent: “I enjoy you and I’m glad we’re family.” Go ahead. Share a smile and see what joy it brings.

  • Ron Deal

    Ron L. Deal is one of the most widely read and viewed experts on blended families in the country. He is Director of FamilyLife Blended® for FamilyLife®, founder of Smart Stepfamilies™, and the author and Consulting Editor of the Smart Stepfamily Series of books including the bestselling Building Love Together in Blended Families: The 5 Love Languages® and Becoming Stepfamily Smart (with Dr. Gary Chapman), The Smart Stepfamily: 7 Steps to a Healthy Family, and Preparing to Blend. Ron is a licensed marriage and family therapist, popular conference speaker, and host of the FamilyLife Blended podcast. He and his wife, Nan, have three sons and live in Little Rock, Arkansas. Learn more at FamilyLife.com/blended.

Laughter is contagious, right? Well, so is a smile.

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The Power of a Smile (Proverbs 15:30)

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April 18, 2022
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Ron: Laughter is contagious, right? Well, so is a smile.

Announcer: For FamilyLife Blended®, here’s Ron Deal.

Ron: Have you ever been around someone who stopped smiling? Instantly, you know something is bothering them, right? So, if the absence of a smile casts a shadow, a genuine smile on someone’s face can light up a room.

Proverbs 15 says, “A cheerful look brings joy to the heart.” A smile from a co-worker says, “I’m glad you’re part of the team.” From a spouse: “I value you in my life.” From a parent: “I approve of who you are.” And from a stepparent: “I enjoy you and I’m glad we’re family.” So go ahead and give it a try. Share a smile and see what joy it brings. For FamilyLife Blended®, I’m Ron Deal.

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