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Waiting on God
October 29, 2021 Waiting on God Psalm 27:14 David’s cry for help doesn’t end with an account of God’s sudden and miraculous provision. Instead, the songwriter committed to doing what comes least naturally to people in fear. He committed to doing nothing. He chose to wait on God. Read that again—aloud.Read More …
Our Growth as Christians
October 28, 2021 Our Growth as Christians Galatians 2:20 What is the goal of the Christian life? Romans 8:29 expresses it this way: “For those whom He foreknew, He also predestined to become conformed to the image of His Son, so that He would be the firstborn among many brothersRead More …
A Tool for Good
October 28, 2021 A Tool for Good Proverbs 10:11, 20–21 We continue today our examination of constructive speech. While the tongue can cause great damage to relationships and even entire communities, wise use of speech can strengthen relationships and unite people behind divine truth. Preachers, teachers, and evangelists possess this soberingRead More …
Why Does God Allow Trials?
October 27, 2021 Why Does God Allow Trials? 1 Peter 1:6-9 Let’s delve deeper into trials today. What purpose could God have in allowing us to face hard times? God allows trials to test our faith. However, He doesn’t do so with the expectation that we will fail. Rather, HeRead More …
Seeking God’s Help
October 27, 2021 Seeking God’s Help by Pastor Chuck Swindoll Psalm 27:7-12 While David’s first response to fear wasn’t a panicked plea for help, he didn’t live in denial. He merely chose to celebrate God’s power and to recall His past triumphs. Eventually, however, David did ask the Lord forRead More …
Wisdom for the Trials of Life
October 26, 2021 Wisdom for the Trials of Life James 1:2-8 Have you ever looked at someone and thought, He’s so lucky or Her life is so easy? In reality, no one has a problem-free existence. Scripture describes life’s trials as universal—we all face times of trouble. James 1:2 isRead More …
Friendly Wounds
October 26, 2021 Friendly Wounds by Pastor Chuck Swindoll Proverbs 25:11-12; 15:23 As we continue to examine the five kinds of constructive speech noted in the book of Proverbs, we must accept that not all constructive speech is pleasant. In fact, the most helpful use of the tongue can beRead More …
Living Triumphantly
October 25, 2021 Living Triumphantly Matthew 4:18-20 When studying Peter’s life, believers often focus on his mistakes—the doubt that nearly drowned him when he walked on water, and his rebuke and denial of Jesus. But Peter is also an example of triumphant living. An uneducated fisherman who likely had fewRead More …
Facing Fear with a Song of Faith
October 25, 2021 Facing Fear with a Song of Faith by Pastor Chuck Swindoll Psalm 27:4-6 When fear has us in its icy grip, we quickly turn toward self-preservation. We hope to avoid loss, escape pain, or cheat death. Not David! His composition, preserved for us as Psalm 27, givesRead More …
Sunday Reflection: The Truth About Family
October 24, 2021 Sunday Reflection: The Truth About Family To get the most out of this devotion, set aside time to read the Scripture referenced throughout. The fact that humans are born into sin (Rom. 5:12) means families are plagued by sin as well. Sometimes this is evident in somethingRead More …
D5 Creation