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Confess and Be Cleansed
November 08, 2021 Confess and Be Cleansed by Pastor Chuck Swindoll Psalm 32:9-11 No one can tell me that Scripture, though written more than two thousand years ago, is not relevant today. David’s poem is both beautiful and practical. Having celebrated the faithfulness of God and acknowledged the difficulty ofRead More …
Sunday Reflection: Being Your Genuine Self
November 7, 2021 Sunday Reflection: Being Your Genuine Self To get the most out of this devotion, set aside time to read the Scripture referenced throughout. After seeing the risen Jesus, everyone rejoiced—except Thomas. Recorded as the sole disciple who said, “I will not believe,” he often gets a badRead More …
The Thief of Discontentment
November 07, 2021 The Thief of Discontentment by Pastor Chuck Swindoll Proverbs 16:8 By now, the best way to ease the grind of discontentment should be clear. The book of Proverbs counsels us to find personal delight in the things money cannot buy, such as love and interpersonal harmony. WisdomRead More …
Seek the Lord
November 6, 2021 Seek the Lord Psalm 27:4-8 My life was radically influenced by the example of my grandfather, a man who wholeheartedly sought the Lord. I wanted the same kind of relationship with God, and I knew the only way this would happen was if I too earnestly soughtRead More …
Sin Distorts the Truth
November 06, 2021 Sin Distorts the Truth by Pastor Chuck Swindoll Psalm 32:6-8 As David’s celebration song about God’s forgiveness continues, he recognizes that confession is costly. He also acknowledges the fact that we have a window of opportunity that may, one day, close. Consequently, he prays for God’s futureRead More …
The Key to Good Things in Life
November 5, 2021 The Key to Good Things in Life Psalm 84:8-12 The title of today’s devotion sounds like a self-help book that promises fame, wealth, and prestige if you’ll follow 10 easy steps. But God defines life’s good things quite differently, and they’re achieved only by seeking Him. WhenRead More …
Food for the Soul
November 05, 2021 Food for the Soul by Pastor Chuck Swindoll Proverbs 17:1 As we continue to consider the grind of discontentment, we have learned that the secret ingredient to a fabulous meal is love. The book of Proverbs continues this culinary theme with another comparative couplet: Better is aRead More …
Trusting God’s Promises
November 4, 2021 Trusting God’s Promises 2 Peter 1:2-4 Have you ever become discouraged because the Lord didn’t keep a promise the way you expected? If so, the problem was not God’s faithfulness to His Word but your understanding of Scripture. First, not all promises in the Bible apply toRead More …
The Bitter Price of Secret Sin
November 04, 2021 The Bitter Price of Secret Sin by Pastor Chuck Swindoll Psalm 32:3-5 David’s celebration of God’s forgiveness takes a dark turn as he recalls his anguished past. He remembers—perhaps accompanied by a gloomy minor key—the days of misery he spent in the isolation of secret sin. ReflectionRead More …
The Promises of God
November 3, 2021 The Promises of God Hebrews 10:19-23 Many people in the world today place little value on commitments. We see politicians retract campaign promises once they take office, and some friends are quick to reschedule when a better opportunity comes up. Certain people even take marriage vows lightly.Read More …
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