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The Godly Life
August 04, 2021 The Godly Life by Pastor Chuck Swindoll Psalm 1 In the first three verses of Psalm 1, the psalmist describes the one who chooses to live a righteous life, the one who consciously resists the subtle inroads of compromise. He envisions a person who remains wary ofRead More …
The Slow Process of Erosion
August 03, 2021 The Slow Process of Erosion Romans 12:1-2 When you hear the word erosion, what comes to mind? Most likely, you think about how land or rocks wear away over an extended period of time. In the same manner, erosion in our spiritual lives tends to happen subtlyRead More …
Life in Three Dimensions
August 03, 2021 Life in Three Dimensions by Pastor Chuck Swindoll Proverbs 1 Every waking moment of our lives, we operate from one of two viewpoints: human or divine. I sometimes refer to these as the horizontal perspective and the vertical perspective. Humanity remains willfully and stubbornly limited to theRead More …
Because He Came, We Must Go
August 02, 2021 Because He Came, We Must Go Luke 2:40-52 It’s a growing trend among businesses and organizations to compose a mission statement in order to keep focused on what matters most. But the idea isn’t new—we can see that Jesus had a clear focus on the mission HisRead More …
Compromise and Erosion
August 02, 2021 Compromise and Erosion by Pastor Chuck Swindoll Psalm 1 The Hebrews’ ancient hymnal begins with a song that addresses one of life’s most common grinds: compromise. Please understand, I’m not referring to those give-and-take times so necessary for living in harmony with one another. Without that healthyRead More …
Sunday Reflection: Truth That Nourishes
August 01, 2021 Sunday Reflection: Truth That Nourishes To get the most out of this devotion, set aside time to read the Scripture referenced throughout. The Good Life. For each one of us, this phrase conjures up something different. What is it for you? Vast wealth? Sunny days free fromRead More …
The Blessing of Abiding Hope
August 01, 2021 The Blessing of Abiding Hope by Pastor Chuck Swindoll Lamentations 3:21-23 This I recall to my mind, Therefore I have hope. The LORD‘s lovingkindnesses indeed never cease, For His compassions never fail. They are new every morning; Great is Your faithfulness. (Lamentations 3:21–23) Father, show us again theRead More …
The Grace to Overcome
July 31, 2021 The Grace to Overcome Hebrews 4:14-16 The Lord said that though adversity is part of earthly life, He has overcome the world (John 16:33). And because of God’s abundant goodness, kindness, and love for His children, we don’t have to feel discouraged or walk away from HisRead More …
A Prayer for Mothers
July 31, 2021 A Prayer for Mothers by Pastor Chuck Swindoll Isaiah 66:13 “As one whom his mother comforts, so I will comfort you.” (Isaiah 66:13) We do worship You, our Father, and in our worship we give You our thanks. We thank You, not only for our own mothers andRead More …
When We’re Tempted to Quit
July 30, 2021 When We’re Tempted to Quit James 1:2-12 Have you ever thought, I can’t take this anymore or I give up? These phrases have the power to change the direction of our life. Let’s look at three things that could cause these sentiments. Satan and his angels. ThroughRead More …
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