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The Un-bliss of Ignorance
March 15, 2021 The Un-bliss of Ignorance by Pastor Chuck Swindoll 2 Timothy 4:1-2 DURING MY PASTORING DAYS in New England, I heard of a teacher who quizzed a group of high school students on the Bible. The quiz preceded a Bible-as-literature course he planned to teach at the NewtonRead More …
Sunday Reflection: A Passionate Demonstration
March 14, 2021 Sunday Reflection: A Passionate Demonstration To get the most out of this devotion, set aside time to read the Scripture referenced throughout. When the Lord overturned tables in the temple court (Matt. 21:12-13; Mark 11:15-18), He drove out moneychangers along with people buying and selling goods. ByRead More …
The Balance of Life
March 14, 2021 The Balance of Life by Pastor Chuck Swindoll Psalm 78:70-72 BOTH ADVERSITY AND PROMINENCE confront our equilibrium, but prominence is perhaps the more challenging test. The classic example is David. [God] chose his servant David, calling him from the sheep pens. He took David from tending theRead More …
That All May Know Him
March 13, 2021 That All May Know Him 1 Timothy 2:1-7 A friend of mine recently told me about a cab driver who had religious symbols representing Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, and Hinduism displayed in his taxi. My friend asked why he had so many contrasting religions represented. The driver saidRead More …
The Sinking Sand of Superstition
March 13, 2021 The Sinking Sand of Superstition by Pastor Chuck Swindoll Matthew 7:24-25 THE GREAT PLAGUE STRETCHED across London like a thick, drab blanket. It came as a thief in the night. The mortality rate was astounding. Someone came up with the foolish idea that polluted air brought onRead More …
Walking by the Spirit
March 12, 2021 Walking by the Spirit Galatians 5:16-26 Learning to walk takes practice. The more steps a toddler takes, the more proficient he or she becomes, until walking is a normal part of life. This same principle is true spiritually. When we are first saved, our steps are smallRead More …
Beginning Again
March 12, 2021 Beginning Again by Pastor Chuck Swindoll Proverbs 4:23-25 INSTANT REPLAYS HAVE BECOME OLD HAT. We now expect them in all televised scenarios. Whether it’s a tennis pro’s impressive backhand or an in-store video camera capturing the sticky-fingered shoplifter or a squad car dashcam chronicling an officer’s everyRead More …
Put on the Lord Jesus
March 11, 2021 Put on the Lord Jesus Romans 13:11-14 Modern culture encourages doing whatever comes naturally, but that approach leads only to self-centered, sinful living. In contrast, we as believers are told to make no provision for our natural or fleshly desires. This means we don’t place ourselves inRead More …
Be Ready and Make It Clear
March 11, 2021 Be Ready and Make It Clear by Pastor Chuck Swindoll 1 Peter 3:15-16 ONE OF THE TOUGHEST assignments in life is to communicate clearly what happened during a time when emotions were high. People who “fall in love” can hardly describe the details of the moment. ThoseRead More …
Guarding Against Doubt
March 10, 2021 Guarding Against Doubt Hebrews 7:23-28 Do you doubt your salvation? Today’s passage says quite plainly that Jesus is “able to save forever those who draw near to God through Him,” since He’s always interceding for them in heaven (Heb. 7:25). Knowing this, let’s take a moment toRead More …
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