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The Broken Wing
April 14, 2021 The Broken Wing by Pastor Chuck Swindoll Daniel 9:4-19; Luke 7:36-48; Acts 10:34-43 It is quite probable that someone reading my words this moment is fighting an inner battle with a ghost from the past. The skeleton in one of yesterday’s closets is beginning to rattle louderRead More …
Consequences of Ignoring God
April 13, 2021 Consequences of Ignoring God 2 Chronicles 33:1-20 People all around us are disregarding God’s offer of salvation through faith in His Son. If we look at their lives, it may not seem that they’re facing any divine judgment, but we must remember that repercussions don’t always followRead More …
Failures
April 13, 2021 Failures by Pastor Chuck Swindoll Joshua 6:1-27; 1 Samuel 17:1-50; 1 Chronicles 11:15-19 Snake River Canyon coiled up, rattled its tail, and sank its fangs into its would-be captor. On a sultry Sunday afternoon its l,700-foot jaws yawned wide as it swallowed a strange-tasting capsule prescribed forRead More …
Ignoring God
April 12, 2021 Ignoring God Psalm 81:8-16 Most of us dislike being ignored. We feel frustrated and overlooked when our concerns are disregarded, especially by loved ones. Yet this is often how we treat the One who loves us the most—the Lord. He is always attentive to every detail ofRead More …
A Rare and Remarkable Virtue
April 12, 2021 A Rare and Remarkable Virtue by Pastor Chuck Swindoll James 5:7-11; Romans 5:1-5; Galatians 5:19-24 Perhaps you’ve uttered the American’s Prayer at some anxious moment recently: Lord, give me patience . . . and I want it right now! This rare and remarkable virtue is within the and-so-forth sectionRead More …
Sunday Reflection: The Temptation to Sin
April 11, 2021 Sunday Reflection: The Temptation to Sin To get the most out of this devotion, set aside time to read the Scripture referenced throughout. When the ancient Israelites camped by Mount Sinai in Exodus 32, Moses went up the mountain to meet with God. Days turned into weeks,Read More …
Insight
April 11, 2021 Insight by Pastor Chuck Swindoll Mark 6:45-56; Luke 24:36-45; Colossians 3:2; Hebrews 5:1-14; 1 Peter 1:13-15; 1 Kings 4:29 Are you ready for a surprise? You blink twenty-five times every minute. Each blink takes you about one-fifth of a second. Therefore, if you take a ten-hour automobileRead More …
God Holds You Fast
April 10, 2021 God Holds You Fast Romans 8:31-39 Have you ever wondered whether you’re truly saved? Since many people wrestle with this question, it’s important to understand exactly what God says about our salvation. After all, His Word—not our feelings—is the anchor that steadies us when doubts enter ourRead More …
Man’s Quest
April 10, 2021 Man’s Quest by Pastor Chuck Swindoll 1 John 3:16-20; Matthew 11:25-30; Psalm 62:5-8; 91:1, 2 Greece said . . . Be wise, know yourself. Rome said . . . Be strong, discipline yourself. Judaism says . . . Be holy, conform yourself. Epicureanism says . . . Be sensuous, enjoy yourself. Education says . . . BeRead More …
Listening With Expectation
April 09, 2021 Listening With Expectation 1 Samuel 3:1-10 What do you expect when you read the Bible? Is it something to cross off your to-do list, or are you expecting to hear from the Lord? Sermons, Sunday school lessons, Bible studies, and personal quiet time in Scripture are allRead More …
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