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Traveling Well
July 23, 2020 Traveling Well by Pastor Chuck Swindoll Acts 16:11-15 Whether you are traveling as a missionary or in the midst of your personal profession, God would have you travel as Paul traveled. I observe four enduring principles that will help you maximize your effectiveness for Christ, wherever youRead More …
Our Helper in Prayer
July 22, 2020 Our Helper in Prayer Dr. Charles Stanley John 16:5-15 In the gospel of john, Jesus referred to the Holy Spirit as the Helper whom He would send to enable and instruct believers. One of the Holy Spirit’s responsibilities is to help us in prayer. He knows aboutRead More …
The Ultimate Authority
July 22, 2020 The Ultimate Authority by Pastor Chuck Swindoll Acts 16:1-10; 17:1-11 A man from Macedonia had said, “Come over and help us.” God had in mind a seller of purple, an exploited slave girl, and a rugged, brutal Roman jailer. When you travel as God would have youRead More …
A Thirst for God
July 21, 2020 A Thirst for God Dr. Charles Stanley Psalm 63:1-8 In Psalm 63, David wrote, “You are my God; I shall seek You earnestly; my soul thirsts for You.” God wants us to seek Him and have a loving bond with Him, as David did. So, how areRead More …
“Forgive Them”
July 21, 2020 “Forgive Them” by Pastor Chuck Swindoll Acts 15:35-41 “Father, forgive them for they don’t know what they’re doing.” Jesus managed to utter those penetrating words through bleeding, cracked lips, swollen from the noonday sun. Impaled on that cruel, Roman cross, He interceded on behalf of His enemies.Read More …
Witnessing With the Right Attitude
July 20, 2020 Witnessing With the Right Attitude Dr. Charles Stanley 1 Corinthians 2:1-5 Sharing our faith is an important part of the Christian life—that is the way others come to know Jesus Christ. But how are we to communicate this good news? Often when the Lord opens a doorRead More …
Positive Separations
July 20, 2020 Positive Separations by Pastor Chuck Swindoll Acts 15:30-41 Let’s be painfully candid here. I’ve had my own share of arguments, and you’ve had yours. I’ve had some that were never reconciled. Thankfully, most ended in a renewed friendship. I’ve learned through the years a few strategies thatRead More …
Sunday Reflection: The Blessing of Transformation
July 19, 2020 Sunday Reflection: The Blessing of Transformation Dr. Charles Stanley To get the most out of this devotion, set aside time to read the Scripture referenced throughout. In his letter to the Romans, Paul urged the church to be transformed so they could resist the ways of theRead More …
Mission Accomplished
July 19, 2020 Mission Accomplished by Pastor Chuck Swindoll Acts 14:21-28 When Paul returned to places he had been before, there were no regrets. The end of Acts 14 chronicles the return trip Paul and Barnabas made back to home base, Antioch. En route, they visited many of the citiesRead More …
From Condemnation to Unconditional Love
July 18, 2020 From Condemnation to Unconditional Love Dr. Charles Stanley Ephesians 6:4 If you have kids, you’re no doubt aware of your unique opportunity to show God’s love to them. You can even be the one to lead them into a personal relationship with Jesus. As parents, however, weRead More …
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