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The Small Stuff
March 10, 2021 The Small Stuff by Pastor Chuck Swindoll Psalm 8:3-4 WE OFTEN HEAR PEOPLE SAY, “Don’t sweat the small stuff.” Although sweating the small stuff can occasionally be a drag, there’s another side to that coin. Greatness and the attention to detail, in my opinion, are welded together.Read More …
The Assurance of Our Salvation
March 09, 2021 The Assurance of Our Salvation 1 John 5:1-13 Many Christians struggle with doubts about their salvation. As they look at their failures, they question whether they’re truly saved. The apostle John wrote his first epistle to assure believers of their eternal security. Throughout the book, he givesRead More …
Stay in Circulation
March 09, 2021 Stay in Circulation by Pastor Chuck Swindoll Jude 1:20-23 DURING THE REIGN OF OLIVER CROMWELL, the British government began to run low on silver for coins. Lord Cromwell sent his men to the local cathedral to see if they could find any precious metal there. After investigating,Read More …
Always in His Presence
March 08, 2021 Always in His Presence Psalm 139:1-12 In today’s reading, David asked, “Where can I go from Your Spirit?” (Psalm 139:7). The more he pondered the possibilities, the more he realized the answer is “nowhere.” God is present everywhere and at all times. This reality causes people toRead More …
Slamming the Door to Lust
March 08, 2021 Slamming the Door to Lust by Pastor Chuck Swindoll Proverbs 5:23 SAMSON WAS A HE-MAN WITH A SHE-WEAKNESS. Although he was born of godly parents, set apart from his birth to be a Nazirite, and elevated to the enviable position of judge in Israel, he never wonRead More …
Sunday Reflection: Passions and Patience
March 07, 2021 Sunday Reflection: Passions and Patience To get the most out of this devotion, set aside time to read the Scripture referenced throughout. When young children want something they can’t have immediately, it often becomes their unrelenting focus. They persistently ask for new toys, experiences, or additional treats,Read More …
After the Avalanche
March 07, 2021 After the Avalanche by Pastor Chuck Swindoll Job 1:21-22 JOB UNDERSTOOD WOUNDS. The words he used to describe them were more than patronizing platitudes and theoretical proverbs. He’d been there and back again. He could write about intense inner suffering in the first person because of hisRead More …
The Words of Our Faith
March 06, 2021 The Words of Our Faith Hebrews 2:1-4 Some churches today avoid using biblical language to describe what it means to be saved, because the terms can be confusing. However, since God chose these words to convey the greatness of our salvation, we should not overlook them. InRead More …
All about Time
March 06, 2021 All about Time by Pastor Chuck Swindoll Ephesians 5:15-19 I’M PASSIONATE ABOUT TIME MANAGEMENT. I want efficiency and effectiveness. In fact, a weakness of mine is books on the investment of my time. Books that tell me how to replace being busy with being effective. Books thatRead More …
Handling Conflict and Criticism
March 05, 2021 Handling Conflict and Criticism Psalm 7 Contention can cause painful injury, especially when we feel misunderstood or wrongly accused. If someone speaks untruths about us, it seems as though salt is being poured into the wound. A typical first reaction is self-defense and an attempt to claimRead More …
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