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Godliness
June 15, 2021 Godliness by Pastor Chuck Swindoll 2 Corinthians 7:1 I need to be very candid with you. If you are a “Sunday Christian,” you will not stand alone when outnumbered. Apart from a personal and vital faith in Jesus Christ, it is impossible to wage a winning effortRead More …
Open Up to Others
June 14, 2021 Open Up to Others 2 Corinthians 6:11-13 The popularity of social networking reveals our hunger to connect with one another, yet many people still feel lonely. In fact, even at home, work, or church, people sometimes feel they’re in a gathering of strangers. The degree to whichRead More …
Individuality
June 14, 2021 Individuality by Pastor Chuck Swindoll Psalm 139:13-16 One of the great American myths is that we are all a bunch of rugged individualists. We would like to think that, but it simply is not true. There are some exceptions, of course, but for the majority it isRead More …
Sunday Reflection: In Body and Spirit
June 13, 2021 Sunday Reflection: In Body and Spirit To get the most out of this devotion, set aside time to read the Scripture referenced throughout. Some Christians mistakenly think the soul is all that matters and the physical body only gets in the way. But when God created theRead More …
Generosity
June 13, 2021 Generosity by Pastor Chuck Swindoll 2 Corinthians 9:6-7 Reflect on God’s gifts to you. In case you need a little help, read through Psalm 103. “Bless the LORD, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless His holy name. Bless the LORD, O my soul,Read More …
Secure Hope
June 12, 2021 Secure Hope Psalm 42 Hope is essential for life in a fallen world. Unless we believe something better awaits us in the future, we might sink into utter despair. But optimistic anticipation can also bring disappointment when we look forward to something that doesn’t materialize. So howRead More …
Laughter
June 12, 2021 Laughter by Pastor Chuck Swindoll Job 8:21; Psalm 126:2 I know, I know—”life is serious business.” If I hear that one more time, I think I’ll gag. I fully realize that too much humor can become offensive. I recognize that it can be taken to such anRead More …
Holding On to Hope
June 11, 2021 Holding On to Hope 1 Samuel 1:1-18 Clinging to hope is difficult when circumstances are miserable and show no signs of improving. This can be especially discouraging when we know that our all-powerful God could remedy the situation and fulfill our dreams but hasn’t. This is probablyRead More …
Determination
June 11, 2021 Determination by Pastor Chuck Swindoll Luke 9:51 When Jesus tells us to “seek first the kingdom of God,” the very word “seek” implies a strong-minded pursuit. J. B. Phillips paraphrases the idea with “set your heart on.” The Amplified Bible says, “Aim at and strive after.” TheRead More …
God’s Amazing Promise
June 10, 2021 God’s Amazing Promise Luke 12:22-32 Many people deal with anxiety. News reports or circumstances at home often cause concern and fear about our future. But as believers, we’re encouraged not to worry (Luke 12:22). Instead, we’re to seek God’s kingdom and rely on Him to provide allRead More …
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