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Faith Is Action
May 04, 2021 Faith Is Action Hebrews 11:7-16 Faith is often thought of as a thing we have—a belief in something or someone. But in the Scriptures, faith is more than a passive possession—it’s a firm confidence that results in action. In today’s passage, an action follows every mention ofRead More …
For Daily Doubts
May 04, 2021 For Daily Doubts by Pastor Chuck Swindoll John 20:27-28 He said to Thomas, “Reach here with your finger, and see My hands; and reach here your hand and put it into My side; and do not be unbelieving, but believing.” Thomas answered and said to Him, “MyRead More …
Faith Is Assurance
May 03, 2021 Faith Is Assurance Hebrews 11:1-6 I’ve had the privilege of flying in several single-engine airplanes, but never once have I asked the pilot about his qualifications or the trustworthiness of the plane. I simply expected him and his aircraft to carry me safely to my destination. WeRead More …
For Growing toward Maturity
May 03, 2021 For Growing toward Maturity by Pastor Chuck Swindoll 1 Peter 3:8-12 Summing up: Be agreeable, be sympathetic, be loving, be compassionate, be humble. That goes for all of you, no exceptions. No retaliation. No sharp-tongued sarcasm. Instead, bless—that’s your job, to bless. You’ll be a blessing andRead More …
Sunday Reflection: Safety in God’s Goodness
May 02, 2021 Sunday Reflection: Safety in God’s Goodness To get the most out of this devotion, set aside time to read the Scripture referenced throughout. In C. S. Lewis’s The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, Susan asks Mr. Beaver if Aslan—the lion representing Jesus—is safe. He answers, “Safe?Read More …
The Importance of Prayer
May 02, 2021 The Importance of Prayer by Pastor Chuck Swindoll Nehemiah 1:11 O Lord, I beseech You, may Your ear be attentive to the prayer of Your servant and the prayer of Your servants who delight to revere Your name, and make Your servant successful today and grant himRead More …
Following Christ
May 01, 2021 Following Christ Galatians 5:13-26 We hear a lot about the importance of following Jesus, but what does that look like? Our walk with Him begins at salvation and continues throughout our earthly lifetime and into eternity. But how do we know whether we’re still on the rightRead More …
A Fire for Cold Hearts
May 01, 2021 A Fire for Cold Hearts by Pastor Chuck Swindoll Deuteronomy 8:11-14; Matthew 24:12; Revelation 2:4-5 It happened in a large, seventy-five-year-old stone house on the west side of Houston. A massive stairway led up to several bedrooms. The den down below was done in rough-hewn boards withRead More …
Basing Expectations on Truth
April 30, 2021 Basing Expectations on Truth Mark 9:30-32 We all jump to conclusions and make assumptions—even the disciples missed important truth in this way. Jesus told them repeatedly that He was going to be crucified and raised to life after three days. Their ears heard His words,Read More …
Spiritual Leadership
April 30, 2021 Spiritual Leadership by Pastor Chuck Swindoll Exodus 3:10-4:14; Amos 7:10-17; 2 Chronicles 16:9a; Ezekiel 22:30 Leadership is influence. To the extent we influence others, we lead them. If I were asked to name some of the standard qualities or characteristics usually found among natural-born leaders, I wouldRead More …
D5 Creation