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The Nature of Conviction
October 13, 2021 The Nature of Conviction John 16:7-15 No one enjoys sensing conviction about having done wrong, but that uncomfortable feeling is actually a demonstration of divine love. The Holy Spirit convicts people of their sin, their lack of righteousness, and the reality of coming judgment so they’ll turnRead More …
Open before the Lord
October 13, 2021 Open before the Lord by Pastor Chuck Swindoll Psalm 26:2-3 As David endured unfair treatment despite his doing what was right, He cried out to God in the verses of Psalm 26. As we read his anguished lyrics, we will uncover some resolutions David made which keptRead More …
No Condemnation
October 12, 2021 No Condemnation Romans 7:15-25, Romans 8:1 We can all relate to Paul’s dilemma in today’s passage. These verses describe the internal struggle we have with sin, even after salvation. When we give in to temptation, we’re often plagued by feelings of condemnation and may wonder if GodRead More …
The Most Dangerous Part
October 12, 2021 The Most Dangerous Part by Pastor Chuck Swindoll Proverbs 15:2 Solomon had a lot to say about what we say. In fact, tongue, mouth, lips, and words occur almost 150 times in Proverbs. On average, a reference to speech appears five times in each of the thirty-oneRead More …
The Best Friend You’ll Ever Have
October 11, 2021 The Best Friend You’ll Ever Have John 15:12-16 Many of us are familiar with the hymn “What a Friend We Have in Jesus.” We all agree that the Savior is a great friend, but our understanding of this relationship is limited. Jesus’ friendship with us far transcendsRead More …
Mistreated, Misjudged, and Maligned
October 11, 2021 Mistreated, Misjudged, and Maligned by Pastor Chuck Swindoll Psalm 26:1 If I were asked to give a popular title to Psalm 26, it would be: “How to Do Right When You’ve Been Done Wrong.” We have all been “done wrong,” haven’t we? Maybe that describes your circumstanceRead More …
Sunday Reflection: Free to Submit
October 10, 2021 Sunday Reflection: Free to Submit To get the most out of this devotion, set aside time to read the Scripture referenced throughout. Depending on the circumstance, submission can be positive or negative. When it’s imposed, relationships are corrupted and people are wounded. (That’s one reason we condemnRead More …
Choosing to Bless
October 10, 2021 Choosing to Bless by Pastor Chuck Swindoll Proverbs 16:23-24 It isn’t known how many people walk around with undiagnosed heart problems, but the frequency of sudden deaths from heart attack suggests millions. It’s difficult to treat a problem—physical, emotional, or spiritual—that you don’t know exists. Perhaps youRead More …
Identifying Laziness
October 09, 2021 Identifying Laziness Proverbs 6:6-11 Sometimes it’s difficult to see sin in our own life, especially if it’s something that doesn’t stand out as obviously evil. That’s the problem with laziness—it’s viewed as an acceptable weakness rather than a sin. Those who live in a pattern of lazinessRead More …
The Shepherd Secures the Future
October 09, 2021 The Shepherd Secures the Future by Pastor Chuck Swindoll Psalm 23:6 As David brings his song of the sheep to a close, having reflected on the Lord’s faithful care throughout his life, he then considers his future. Verse 6 In his book The Shepherd Psalm, F. B.Read More …
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