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The Antidote to Anxiety
July 20, 2021 The Antidote to Anxiety by Pastor Chuck Swindoll Philippians 4:4-7 Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice! Let your gentle spirit be known to all men. The Lord is near. Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving letRead More …
Persevering in Prayer
July 19, 2021 Persevering in Prayer Romans 8:26-28 A common hindrance to our prayer life is a lack of perseverance. Many Christians feel that once they’ve prayed for something, the answer should immediately be forthcoming. But God is not a bellhop, waiting to give us what we want the momentRead More …
God’s Holiness, Our Need
July 19, 2021 God’s Holiness, Our Need by Pastor Chuck Swindoll Psalm 30:4 Sing praise to the LORD, you His godly ones, And give thanks to His holy name. (Psalm 30:4) We come before You, our Father, and we acknowledge that it is Your holiness that draws us to You. AndRead More …
Sunday Reflection: One Day at a Time
July 18, 2021 Sunday Reflection: One Day at a Time To get the most out of this devotion, set aside time to read the Scripture referenced throughout. The Bible gives clear rules for some situations, but for others, we may not know how to proceed. Perhaps you’re unsure whether toRead More …
A Prayer for Fathers
July 18, 2021 A Prayer for Fathers by Pastor Chuck Swindoll Psalm 68:5-6 A father of the fatherless and a judge for the widows, Is God in His holy habitation. God makes a home for the lonely; He leads out the prisoners into prosperity, Only the rebellious dwell in aRead More …
The High Cost of Wavering Faith
July 17, 2021 The High Cost of Wavering Faith Deuteronomy 1:19-46 God has called believers to walk by faith, trusting Him and His Word in every situation. But sometimes, like the people in today’s passage, we start to doubt the Lord and His ability to do what He has said.Read More …
Leaving a Legacy of Trust
July 17, 2021 Leaving a Legacy of Trust by Pastor Chuck Swindoll Psalm 40:4 How blessed is the man who has made the LORD his trust, And has not turned to the proud, nor to those who lapse into falsehood. (Psalm 40:4) Our heavenly Father, how grateful we are for YourRead More …
Answers in Times of Calamity
July 16, 2021 Answers in Times of Calamity Deuteronomy 29:22-29 Almighty God reserves the right to reveal some things and conceal others. Although we may not know why natural disasters occur, three biblical truths we do know with absolute certainty allow us to trust the Lord even in times ofRead More …
Overcoming Unfair Treatment
July 16, 2021 Overcoming Unfair Treatment by Pastor Chuck Swindoll Zephaniah 3:5 The LORD is righteous within her; He will do no injustice. Every morning He brings His justice to light; He does not fail. But the unjust knows no shame. (Zephaniah 3:5) Dear Lord, we want You to find a yielded andRead More …
Questions in Times of Calamity
July 15, 2021 Questions in Times of Calamity Isaiah 55:8-9 Anytime a natural disaster strikes, it’s understandable that big questions come to mind—about things like life, death, and why we are here. The magnitude of death and destruction caused by earthquakes, fires, tsunamis, or floods displaces our normal everyday thoughts,Read More …
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