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Failure to Yield
August 19, 2021 Failure to Yield by Pastor Chuck Swindoll Proverbs 1:20-33 Solomon pleaded with his son—and, by extension, with all of us—to heed the warning voice of wisdom. A good question is, why? Why must Solomon plead? Why do we ignore God’s reproofs, those in Scripture as well asRead More …
The Value of Our Adversities
August 18, 2021 The Value of Our Adversities James 1:2-4 Are you wasting your troubles? Anytime God allows trials in your life, He has a purpose for them. We often won’t know His specific aim at the time; nevertheless, we should squeeze out every possible ounce of spiritual growth insteadRead More …
Agents of God’s Will
August 18, 2021 Agents of God’s Will by Pastor Chuck Swindoll Psalm 5:7-8 Having reviewed the attributes of God, focusing on His sovereignty and goodness, David examines himself (Psalm 5:7–8). But as for me, by Your abundant lovingkindness I will enter Your house, At Your holy temple I will bowRead More …
The Answer for Discouragement
August 17, 2021 The Answer for Discouragement Psalm 42:6-11 Situations in life sometimes cause us to lose hope. Occasional discouragement is normal because it’s part of living in a fallen world. The more important issue is how we respond. As believers, it’s possible for us to experience joy and peaceRead More …
Out of the Mouths of Babes
August 17, 2021 Out of the Mouths of Babes by Pastor Chuck Swindoll Proverbs 1:20-33 Divine reproofs aren’t limited to Scripture. While Scripture is God’s primary instrument of communication, He will use any means necessary to get our attention when we’re headed in the wrong direction. On other occasions, reproofsRead More …
The Obstacle of Discouragement
August 16, 2021 The Obstacle of Discouragement Psalm 42:1-5 We all have expectations, and if our hopes fail to materialize, we feel disappointed. There’s nothing wrong with this emotion as long as we don’t let it become all-consuming despair. In such a state of mind, we might find our circumstancesRead More …
The Attributes of God
August 16, 2021 The Attributes of God by Pastor Chuck Swindoll Psalm 5:4-11 After the plea in Psalm 5:1–3, David begins to think through the day that spreads out before him, giving extra consideration to those he would encounter. His song addresses four specific realms of interest (Psalm 5:4–11). DavidRead More …
Sunday Reflection: To Everything a Season
August 15, 2021 Sunday Reflection: To Everything a Season To get the most out of this devotion, set aside time to read the Scripture referenced throughout. Many plants and trees go dormant during the cold winter months, but did you know indoor plants also take a rest? This happens because,Read More …
Danger Signs
August 15, 2021 Danger Signs by Pastor Chuck Swindoll Proverbs 1:20-33 Author and pastor Andy Stanley tells of a time when he and a friend drove from Birmingham to Atlanta and, to shave an hour off their trip, decided to use an unfinished section of Interstate 20. Impulsive teenagers, theyRead More …
How to Listen to God
August 14, 2021 How to Listen to God Deuteronomy 8:1-3 Are you a good listener? It’s an essential skill in every relationship, and that includes our fellowship with God. Most of us are better at talking to Him than we are at listening. We’re quick to tell Him our needsRead More …
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