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Meditation and Singing
December 16, 2021 Meditation and Singing by Pastor Chuck Swindoll Psalm 63:6-8 In his wilderness experience, David made five decisions that would deepen his connection with God. First, he decided to imagine the Lord’s physical presence. Then he decided to express praise for God out loud. His third decision isRead More …
Stay On The Alert!
December 15. Stay On The Alert! 1 Peter 5:8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour. You do have an enemy. You need to be sober while God is bringing you out. In other words, you needRead More …
Hunger and Thirst for God
Hunger and Thirst for God Only a believer of God can experience full satisfaction and a yearning love for Him. December 15, 2021 Psalm 63:1-11 David’s love for the Lord inspires us to want that same kind of relationship ourselves. But where does such passion for God come from? It’sRead More …
Some Thoughts on Sovereignty
December 15, 2021 Some Thoughts on Sovereignty by Pastor Chuck Swindoll Proverbs 21:1 Some people find the concept of God’s ultimate and complete sovereignty a little unsettling. Let’s face it, we like our autonomy; we find comfort in calling our own shots. Even so, the wise men of Israel, writingRead More …
In Due Time
December 14. In Due Time 1 Peter 5:5 Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble. God resists the proud. When you come to GodRead More …
Devotion in Despair
Devotion in Despair In troubling times, turning to God’s unfailing love will be a place of refuge and escape. December 14, 2021 Psalm 42:1-8 Where do you turn in times of trouble? For believers, the first response should be to cry out to the Lord for help. That’s exactly whatRead More …
Satisfaction in Praise
December 14, 2021 Satisfaction in Praise by Pastor Chuck Swindoll Psalm 63:3-5 David’s lonely wilderness sanctuary left him thirsty and hungry, not only for food, but for meaningful interaction with his God (Psalm 63:1–2). As his song continues, David describes a second decision he made to cultivate a relationship withRead More …
Small In Your Own Sight
December 13. Small In Your Own Sight 1 Peter 5:6 Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time. Humble yourself. So often we’re so quick and glad to brag about our income on our job and where we live and whatRead More …
A Necessary but Challenging Lesson
A Necessary but Challenging Lesson Patience is a fruit that can be difficult to exhibit, but we must always seek God’s will and wait for His perfect timing. December 13, 2021 Psalm 27:7-14 There are many lessons for us to learn in the Christian life, and one of the hardestRead More …
Divine Perspective
December 13, 2021 Divine Perspective by Pastor Chuck Swindoll Proverbs 10:3, 29 Since our generation so admires human ingenuity and worldly wisdom, we tend to give people praise that only God deserves. A battle is won—and we hang medals on veterans. A degree is earned—and we applaud the graduates. ARead More …
D5 Creation