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Wise Words
October 24, 2021 Wise Words by Pastor Chuck Swindoll Proverbs 15:2, 7 Solomon considered both the negative and positive uses of the tongue: The tongue of the wise makes knowledge acceptable, But the mouth of fools spouts folly. (Proverbs 15:2) The lips of the wise spread knowledge, But the heartsRead More …
Facing Fear with Praise
October 23, 2021 Facing Fear with Praise by Pastor Chuck Swindoll Psalm 27:1-3 As David faced his fears and expressed them to God in Psalm 27, he began with worship, celebrating the power and faithfulness of his God. Declaration of Praise The key to the entire song is verse 1.Read More …
Patience in the Wait
October 22, 2021 Patience in the Wait James 5:10-11 We may think our theology and attitude about the Lord are revealed by what we claim to believe. But when our prayers go unanswered and circumstances remain unchanged, the way we wait speaks volumes about our true beliefs. Job was aRead More …
A Positive Turn
October 22, 2021 A Positive Turn by Pastor Chuck Swindoll Proverbs 10:31-32 Solomon said so much about the tongue it’s impossible to digest all that wisdom in one week. And because this slippery little fellow we call the tongue gives us so much trouble so often, it’s fitting that weRead More …
The Privilege of Knowing God
October 21, 2021 The Privilege of Knowing God Philippians 3:7-11 Knowing about God is different from knowing God. Anyone can learn a few facts about Him, but a sincere believer invests the time and energy to be His friend. One of the ways to learn about the Lord is throughRead More …
Frozen by Fear
October 21, 2021 Frozen by Fear by Pastor Chuck Swindoll Psalm 27 One of the most paralyzing problems in all of life is fear. Our fears are directed in so many areas: fear of the unknown, fear of calamity, fear of sickness, disease, and death, fear of people, fear ofRead More …
Trusting God’s Plan in Trouble
October 19, 2021 Trusting God’s Plan in Trouble Genesis 12:10-20 Does your faith shrivel when you encounter trouble? Perhaps you prayed about a situation and expected God to act according to your desires, but He didn’t. Though you were hoping for a smooth path, He gave you one with bumps,Read More …
Don’t Talk; Connect
October 20, 2021 Don’t Talk; Connect by Pastor Chuck Swindoll Proverbs 17:27-28 An old aphorism states, “’Tis better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than to speak up and remove all doubt.” I can personally vouch for this straightforward advice. In fact, it has solid biblical support. TheRead More …
Trusting God’s Plan in Trouble
October 19, 2021 Trusting God’s Plan in Trouble Genesis 12:10-20 Does your faith shrivel when you encounter trouble? Perhaps you prayed about a situation and expected God to act according to your desires, but He didn’t. Though you were hoping for a smooth path, He gave you one with bumps,Read More …
Waiting with Patience
October 19, 2021 Waiting with Patience by Pastor Chuck Swindoll Psalm 26:9-12 As David concludes his song about the grinding pain of unjust treatment and his chosen responses, he then commits to patience. Resolved: I will patiently stand and wait for relief. Do not take my soul away along withRead More …
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