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He Makes All Things New
October 26, 2020 He Makes All Things New by Pastor Chuck Swindoll Hebrews 12:14-15 THERE IS NO TORMENT like the inner torment of an unforgiving spirit. Without question, it is one of the most miserable attitudes to experience in life. In the New Testament, every mention of bitterness comes fromRead More …
Loving Your Enemies
October 25, 2020 Loving Your Enemies To get the most out of this devotion, set aside time to read the Scripture referenced throughout. After preaching the Beatitudes, Jesus tells us to love and pray for those who persecute us (Matt. 5:44). But that can feel like an impossible task: WhyRead More …
Persistence Pays
October 25, 2020 Persistence Pays by Pastor Chuck Swindoll Philippians 1:6 PERSISTENCE IS A COSTLY INVESTMENT, no question about it. But the dividends are so much greater than the original outlay that you’ll almost forget the price. And if the final benefits are significant, you’ll wonder why you ever hesitatedRead More …
God Is Trustworthy
October 24, 2020 God Is Trustworthy Matthew 10:29-31 As Christians, we put our trust in God’s unending divine love. But some days are harder than others, and we need to be reminded of the Lord’s character. We can trust Him because: He is perfect in wisdom. God sees the bigRead More …
Tough Hides, Tender Hearts
October 24, 2020 Tough Hides, Tender Hearts by Pastor Chuck Swindoll Hosea 1:2 WHEN HOSEA MARRIED A PROSTITUTE, respect for him dropped to zero. “Small wonder he is listed first among the minor prophets,” some may sneer today. “He must have been a real loser.” Wrong again, O critic. HoseaRead More …
Judgment Day for Believers
October 23, 2020 Judgment Day for Believers 1 Corinthians 3:10-15 Followers of Jesus need not fear judgment day; in fact, Christians can look forward to receiving rewards according to their deeds. But all people would be wise to understand what the Bible says about our approaching time of evaluation. HowRead More …
Take Heed Lest You Fall
October 23, 2020 Take Heed Lest You Fall by Pastor Chuck Swindoll 1 Peter 5:5-8 OURS IS A DAY OF SUPERFICIALITY. If you can fake it, you’re often admired as being clever, not criticized for being phony. Mediocrity can mark the ministry just as overtly as it marks many ofRead More …
Reassurance About Judgment
October 22, 2020 Reassurance About Judgment 2 Corinthians 5:6-10 The Bible describes two kinds of judgments—one for those who don’t have a relationship with Jesus Christ and one for those who do. For believers, judgment is an evaluation of the person’s life. While that may sound alarming, we can findRead More …
Hidden Saints
October 22, 2020 Hidden Saints by Pastor Chuck Swindoll Hebrews 11:35-38 HIDDEN SAINTS—HOW MANY THERE ARE! Not insignificant nor reluctant, just unknown to us. If we could see as our Father sees, I’m convinced we would be amazed at the size of His family. If the spiritual iceberg were suddenlyRead More …
Inheriting God’s Promises
October 21, 2020 Inheriting God’s Promises Hebrews 6:11-12 In the Bible, God made many promises because He loves to bless His children. But that doesn’t mean such blessings automatically belong to us. How can we claim His promises and petition Him with confidence? To test the needs we bring toRead More …
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