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The Majesty of God
August 24, 2021 The Majesty of God by Pastor Chuck Swindoll Psalm 8:1-9 As I observe Psalm 8, three introductory observations leap off the page. First, it is a psalm of David, written under the Holy Spirit’s direction. These are not merely the idle reflections of a creative artist. HeRead More …
Developing Patience
August 23, 2021 Developing Patience Colossians 3:12-17 On any given day, we may encounter frustrating people and situations, such as a mischievous child, uncooperative coworker, or slow commute. We might feel like lashing out, but God wants us to stay calm and be patient with everyone (1 Thess. 5:14). ScriptureRead More …
Deep Impact
August 23, 2021 Deep Impact by Pastor Chuck Swindoll Proverbs 2:1-9 Our image-conscious, hurry-up culture celebrates people with broad appeal and shallow character. Just look at the proliferation of reality shows featuring people who are famous for being famous. They do nothing, contribute nothing, stand for nothing, and accomplish nothing,Read More …
Sunday Reflection: Learning Godly Restraint
August 22, 2021 Sunday Reflection: Learning Godly Restraint To get the most out of this devotion, set aside time to read the Scripture referenced throughout. WE ALL WANT TO EXHIBIT the fruit of the Spirit (Gal. 5:22-23), but oftentimes that is easier said than done. Let’s look at one aspectRead More …
The Value of God’s Creatures
August 22, 2021 The Value of God’s Creatures by Pastor Chuck Swindoll Psalm 8 All of us need to be needed. We want to be wanted. God created us with a desire to know we can contribute something valuable and to have a significant impact in the lives of others.Read More …
Our Heavenly Home
August 21, 2021 Our Heavenly Home Revelation 21:22-27 through Revelation 22:1-6 Have you ever come home after traveling and experienced a feeling of security and delight? There’s often a reassuring sense of comfort upon opening the door to familiar things and the awareness of being where you belong. The apostleRead More …
Stinkin’ Thinkin’
August 21, 2021 Stinkin’ Thinkin’ by Pastor Chuck Swindoll Proverbs 1:20-33 [Thursday], we examined two reasons why people fail to heed the counsel of wisdom—found either in Scripture or other sources—when making choices. Some stubbornly resist wisdom because they are strong-willed and refuse to surrender. Others simply fail to hearRead More …
Our Firm Foundation
August 20, 2021 Our Firm Foundation Psalm 62 At certain moments throughout history, God literally shook the earth. The ground quaked as His Son died on the cross (Matt. 27:51), and there will be an even greater upheaval in the future when Christ returns (Zech. 14:4). But even in ourRead More …
God’s Shield against Discouragement
August 20, 2021 God’s Shield against Discouragement by Pastor Chuck Swindoll Psalm 5:9-12 Sometimes we suffer discouragement because of difficult circumstances caused by no one in particular: natural disasters, disease, economic downturns, injury. Frequently, however, we suffer because enemies cause us harm and refuse to stop. That was David’s lamentRead More …
Self-Inflicted Adversity
August 19, 2021 Self-Inflicted Adversity Psalm 119:65-72 The difficulties we face originate from one of three sources. Some are allowed by the Lord to develop our faith, others are the result of Satan’s attacks, and still others could be due to our own sinful choices. As you consider these threeRead More …
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