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Facing Failures
February 18, 2021 Facing Failures by Pastor Chuck Swindoll Joshua 1:6-7 ANY THIRD GRADER COULD have told you the vaunted sky cycle leap across the Snake River Canyon on that sultry Sunday afternoon was a triple-A flop—a classic fizzle. The sky cycle, created by Dr. Robert C. Truax, gave upRead More …
The Influence of Our Convictions
February 17, 2021 The Influence of Our Convictions Daniel 1 Although our circles of influence vary in size, we all have the power to affect people at home, in church, or in the world. The fact is, our life is always on display, whether we’re aware of it or not.Read More …
A Rare and Remarkable Virtue
February 17, 2021 A Rare and Remarkable Virtue by Pastor Chuck Swindoll Galatians 5:22-23 THE RARE AND REMARKABLE VIRTUE OF patience is within the and-so-forth section in Galatians chapter 5. You know how we quote that passage . . . “the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, and-so-forth.” That lazyRead More …
The Fruitful Giver
February 16, 2021 The Fruitful Giver 2 Corinthians 9:6-15 Have you ever had the chance to visit Israel? There is a stark contrast between the Jordan River and the Dead Sea. The banks of the Jordan are surrounded by trees and greenery, but very little grows in the vicinity ofRead More …
Nit-Picking
February 16, 2021 Nit-Picking by Pastor Chuck Swindoll Ephesians 4:3-6 TWO CONGREGATIONS OF differing denominations were located only a few blocks from each other in a small community. They thought it might be better if they would merge and become one united body, larger and more effective, rather than twoRead More …
God’s Guidance for Finances
February 15, 2021 God’s Guidance for Finances Malachi 3:7-12 When God created the heavens and earth, He carried out His plan with purpose. Nothing was haphazard, late, or uncertain. The same could be said regarding His plans for each of His children. Every aspect of our life, including our finances,Read More …
The Great Surprise
February 15, 2021 The Great Surprise by Pastor Chuck Swindoll 1 Corinthians 15:51-52 THE FEELINGS ARE FAMILIAR. Mouth open. Eyes like saucers. Chill up the spine. “The flash of a mighty surprise” boggles the mind, leaving us somewhere between stunned and dumb with wonder. “Am I dreaming or is aRead More …
Sunday Reflection: Turning to God in Times of Frustration
February 14, 2021 Sunday Reflection: Turning to God in Times of Frustration To get the most out of this devotion, set aside time to read the Scripture referenced throughout. In the book of Hebrews, we find encouragement for God’s people to persevere and draw near to Him. (See Heb. 10:19-22.)Read More …
Keeping Your Word
February 14, 2021 Keeping Your Word by Pastor Chuck Swindoll Numbers 30:2 MARCH 11, 1942, was a dark, desperate day at Corregidor. One island after another in the Pacific theater had been buffeted into submission. The enemy was now marching into the Philippines as confident and methodical as the bigRead More …
Our Amazing Bible
February 13, 2021 Our Amazing Bible Psalm 119:97-104 We often take our Bibles for granted. But have you ever considered how astounding it is that the God of the universe cared enough about humanity to give us His written Word so we could know Him? The Scriptures record God’s thoughts,Read More …
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