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From Despondency to Ecstasy
September 03, 2021 From Despondency to Ecstasy by Pastor Chuck Swindoll Psalm 13:1-6 David’s struggle with despondency grew very intense, perhaps prompting him to write the song we know today as Psalm 13. We can’t be certain of the issue plaguing the poet-king. We do know, however, that some ofRead More …
Joyful Endurance
September 02, 2021 Joyful Endurance Hebrews 10:32-39 When you think of endurance, what comes to mind? We usually associate it with persistence through hardship, like the mindset of a marathon runner pushing through the pain to finish the race. Yesterday, we saw that Hebrews 12:1 encourages us to run withRead More …
The Physics of Tranquility
September 02, 2021 The Physics of Tranquility by Pastor Chuck Swindoll Proverbs 3:1-6 Worry is one of our more acceptable character faults, right alongside gluttony and perfectionism. After all, everybody worries, and no one quite knows how to stop. Furthermore, the primary victim of worry is the worrier, so itRead More …
Run With Endurance
September 01, 2021 Run With Endurance Hebrews 12:1-3 Athletic contests were popular in New Testament times, so it makes sense that the writer of Hebrews likened the Christian life to a race. Following Christ isn’t a short sprint but a marathon with many obstacles, hardships, and unexpected turns. To encourageRead More …
The Heartbreak of Hopelessness
September 01, 2021 The Heartbreak of Hopelessness by Pastor Chuck Swindoll Psalm 13:1-6 Many years ago when I was living in Dallas attending seminary, I received a phone call that led me to a tiny, dirty garage apartment. I was met at the screen door by a man with aRead More …
The Blessing of Grace
August 31, 2021 The Blessing of Grace Ephesians 2:4-10 Why did God save you? Was it because of His love for you, His mercy for your helpless condition, His desire to rescue you from hell, or His providential choice? All of these answers—along with many others—are correct. But do youRead More …
The Supernatural Benefits of Wisdom
August 31, 2021 The Supernatural Benefits of Wisdom by Pastor Chuck Swindoll Proverbs 2:7-9 Obviously, behaving wisely or sensibly prepares us to respond constructively to difficulties and conflicts. Consider again the examples of Harper Lee and Truman Capote. I don’t know if either of them professed belief in Christ. Regardless,Read More …
Dead Men Walking
August 30, 2021 Dead Men Walking Ephesians 2:1-5 Zombie movies are science fiction, but did you know that, spiritually speaking, there actually are dead men and women walking around on earth? They look like everyone else, but deep down inside, their spirit is dead. Truth be known, everyone begins lifeRead More …
Front and Center in the Mind of God
August 30, 2021 Front and Center in the Mind of God by Pastor Chuck Swindoll Psalm 8:1-9 It’s humbling to think that the Creator of the universe, whose power, knowledge, and goodness know no limits, actually cares about us and loves us individually and personally. Think about how difficult itRead More …
Sunday Reflection: Whole and Free
August 29, 2021 Sunday Reflection: Whole and Free To get the most out of this devotion, set aside time to read the Scripture referenced throughout. So often, we are hindered by failures, which leave us feeling deficient and incomplete. But God’s Word tells a different story. Take the Greek wordRead More …
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