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The Pathway of Faith
October 18, 2021 The Pathway of Faith Genesis 12:1-9 Scripture says that we are to walk by faith, not by sight (2 Cor. 5:7). That means we’re unable to know what’s ahead but can trust the God who does. Abraham is a prime example, and we should follow in hisRead More …
Self-Promotion
October 18, 2021 Self-Promotion by Pastor Chuck Swindoll Proverbs 6:16-17 As you continue your attentive listening this week, keep your ears open for another kind of offensive, unproductive speech. It might seem like a minor problem, but I assure you, the Scriptures take this seriously. I’m referring to boasting, toRead More …
Sunday Reflection: The Ultimate Role
October 17, 2021 Sunday Reflection: The Ultimate Role To get the most out of this devotion, set aside time to read the Scripture referenced throughout. When we’re feeling unsure of God’s plan for our life, we can look to our various roles for some guidance—whether it’s our position as aRead More …
Staying Faithful Together
October 17, 2021 Staying Faithful Together by Pastor Chuck Swindoll Psalm 26:8 David’s prayer for protection while enduring mistreatment didn’t merely ask God for help; the king’s song included a commitment on his part. Resolved: I will be faithful in public worship. O LORD, I love the habitation of YourRead More …
Relying on Our All-Sufficient God
October 16, 2021 Relying on Our All-Sufficient God 2 Corinthians 3:1-6 Have you ever felt the shame of inadequacy? It’s humiliating when others see that you’re ill-equipped for a task or lacking in knowledge on an issue. That hardly sounds like a positive thing, but it can be a blessingRead More …
Poisonous Words
October 16, 2021 Poisonous Words by Pastor Chuck Swindoll Proverbs 15:2; 22:24-25 [Thursday] we examined two kinds of destructive speech that attempt to achieve ulterior motives. When we flatter someone, we deceive that person in order to gain an advantage for ourselves. When we gossip, we lower people in theRead More …
The Blessings of Inadequacy
October 15, 2021 The Blessings of Inadequacy 2 Corinthians 4:7-15 Most of us assume that feelings of inadequacy are enemies to be subdued, but God uses our weaknesses to display His glory. Even though we love feeling confident and bold, this kind of self-reliance is the opposite of humility. DespiteRead More …
An Attitude of Gratitude
October 15, 2021 An Attitude of Gratitude by Pastor Chuck Swindoll Psalm 26:4-7 King David knew the sting of unjust treatment as keenly as anyone in history. To keep mistreatment from undermining his relationship with God, he put some resolutions into a song. Having committed to remaining open before theRead More …
What Is the Church?
October 14, 2021 What Is the Church? Colossians 1:15-20 Most people think of the church as a building, but that’s not the biblical definition. It isn’t merely a meeting place for social interaction, scriptural instruction, and service projects. Rather, the church is composed of all those who have been redeemedRead More …
Speech That Wounds
October 14, 2021 Speech That Wounds by Pastor Chuck Swindoll Proverbs 15:2 Take a few moments to review Proverbs 15:2, which we will use as our outline as we discuss the destructive use of the tongue. [Saturday] we will concentrate on constructive uses of speech. I have never known anyoneRead More …
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