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Seek God’s Truth
November 18, 2021 Seek God’s Truth by Pastor Chuck Swindoll Psalm 43:1-5 Psalms 42 and 43 capture for us David’s situation of inner despair and disturbance. The source of his turmoil didn’t go away after his visit to the headwaters of the Jordan River (42:6). When he returned to Jerusalem,Read More …
The Power of Prayer
The Power of Prayer Focusing on God’s endless power puts our problems into perspective. November 17, 2021 2 Chronicles 20:1-17 In Scripture, we find examples of people who prayed with spiritual authority, and King Jehoshaphat is one of them. When he heard that a great army was coming against Judah,Read More …
Reasons to Avoid Temptation
November 17, 2021 Reasons to Avoid Temptation by Pastor Chuck Swindoll Proverbs 6:32-33 We’ve discussed what things to avoid and we’ve thought about how to avoid them, but we haven’t explored the question of why we should stand strong against temptation. Why did Solomon take such a hard line onRead More …
Praying Effectively
Praying Effectively God answers the prayers of a transformed heart that seeks His will. November 16, 2021 1 Kings 18:17-39 God has given us the privilege of coming to Him with all our requests and concerns. And His Word tells us the prayers of a righteous person can accomplish muchRead More …
Find Solace in Nature
November 16, 2021 Find Solace in Nature by Pastor Chuck Swindoll Psalm 42:6-8, 11 David’s songs of inner turmoil don’t offer easy answers; he’s too realistic for that. David had seen the lowest of lows several times in his life, so he knew that counting your blessings won’t work everyRead More …
Salt of the Earth
Salt of the Earth In this fallen world, believers are to be a preserving, flavoring, healing salt for those who live in darkness. November 15, 2021 Matthew 5:13-16 When Jesus spoke to His followers, He called them “the salt of the earth” (Matt. 5:13). In those days, salt was theRead More …
Plan for Purity
November 15, 2021 Plan for Purity by Pastor Chuck Swindoll Proverbs 6:23-29 Solomon warned his son to avoid the wiles of a temptress and gave him four practical instructions to help him. The first two—“Stay away from evil people” and “Guard against the smooth tongue that invites you in”—focus onRead More …
Sunday Reflection: A Safe Haven
Sunday Reflection: A Safe Haven Here’s what godly friendship looks like: people who love, comfort, and lift one another up so both feel safe and edified. November 14, 2021 To get the most out of this devotion, set aside time to read the Scripture referenced throughout. As flawed beings, we’reRead More …
Remember God’s Faithfulness
November 14, 2021 Remember God’s Faithfulness by Pastor Chuck Swindoll Psalm 42:3-5 David’s battle with turmoil, recounted in Psalms 42 and 43, results in longing for God’s presence. My tears have been my food day and night, While they say to me all day long, “Where is your God?” (42:3)Read More …
The Problem of Unmet Needs
November 13, 2021 The Problem of Unmet Needs If we find that God is withholding something we need, it’s wise to ask ourselves if we’ve gotten in the way by sinning or failing to act. Psalm 84 The Lord has promised to provide, so why doesn’t He always meet ourRead More …
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