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David Smith

Surf culture, personal faith, and everyday reflection share the page on David Smith’s small blog. Posts open with the long bond between waves and playlists, from classic surf rock names like The Ventures, The Beach Boys, and Dick Dale to later picks such as a NOFX track that set the mood for a drive to the beach. The aim is not fashion so much as the right headspace before paddling out.

Another entry looks back on Outer Banks, North Carolina youth, late-start surfing among riskier friends, and years later living in Illinois with a plan to return to the coast near Florida once school schedules allow. A church talk about a lost watch in a haystack becomes a lesson on noise and how people or habits that seem helpful can block clearer goals.

An early Empower Network post introduces him by name, faith, and a refusal of mediocrity, tying identity to being made in God’s image. Categories span about-me notes, gaming, spiritual themes, and network blogging. The voice stays first-person, candid about blurred memories and long gaps from the ocean, and open about why daily writing matters to him.

My top Surf Music Picks

Jan 13, 2013 · David Smith
From the dawn of time…. well maybe not that long ago, but for as long as I can remember surfing and music have always had an interesting and influential relationship. “Surf Rock”…
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I really need to paddle out.

Jan 3, 2013 · David Smith
I grew up on the Outerbanks of North Carolina and started surfing when I was in my teens. I was kind of a late starter compared to the guys I was surfing…
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Get rid of the noise

Oct 21, 2012 · David Smith
We had a guest speaker at church last night. He delivered a message on the subject of a father’s love. At one point in the message he told a story that really…
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MY first Empower Network Blog Post

Oct 18, 2012 · David Smith
Right now I am about 9 minutes into the Core commitment #2 video on blogging daily. Dave Wood just said to pause the video and write my first post, so here it…
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