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The Brook Has Dried Up
The Brook Has Dried Up by Chuck Swindoll 1 Kings 17:5-7 One morning Elijah noticed that the brook wasn’t gushing over the rocks or running as freely as it had in days past. Since that single stream of water was his lifeline, he checked it carefully. Over the next fewRead More …
God’s Provisions
God’s Provisions by Chuck Swindoll 1 Kings 17:4-6 The ravens were God’s catering service, delivering provisions to His prophet. “The ravens will bring in your food, Elijah.” Isn’t that incredible? God makes provision for Elijah’s physical welfare during this time of seclusion. But He also provides for his spiritual welfare.Read More …
Confronting Closed Doors
Confronting Closed Doors Acts 16:1-13 Closed doors can be frustrating. Paul knew exactly how that felt. On his second missionary journey, during which he had hoped to tell the good news in Asia, the apostle repeatedly found his way blocked by the Holy Spirit. It must have seemed strange thatRead More …
A Step at a Time
A Step at a Time by Chuck Swindoll 1 Kings 17:4 God’s direction includes God’s provision. God says, “Go to the brook. I will provide.” Vance Havner, in his book, It Is Toward Evening, tells the story of a group of farmers who were raising cotton in the Deep SouthRead More …
Into the Shadows
Into the Shadows by Chuck Swindoll 1 Kings 17:2-6 Any recruit who has been through boot camp can tell you that every hour of the day someone is ordering you where to go, when to be there, what to do, and how to survive. That’s a vital part of basicRead More …
From Hurt to Usefulness
From Hurt to Usefulness by Chuck Swindoll 1 Kings 17:2-6 As we read those words and try to imagine the original setting, we begin to see the surprising nature of God’s plan. The most logical arrangement, seemingly, would be to keep Elijah in the king’s face—to use the prophet asRead More …
Cut Down to Size
Cut Down to Size by Chuck Swindoll 1 Kings 17:2-6 “I am going to cut you down to size!” If I heard that once during the ten weeks I spent in a U.S. Marine Corps boot camp more than forty-five years ago, I must have heard it a dozen times.Read More …
His Word Is Final
His Word Is Final by Chuck Swindoll 1 Kings 17:1 God keeps His promises. It’s a major part of His immutable nature. He doesn’t hold out hope with nice-sounding words, then renege on what He said He would do. God is neither fickle nor moody. And He never lies. AsRead More …
God’s Warning About Relationships
God’s Warning About Relationships Ephesians 5:1-10 You and I should be intentional about how we relate to non-Christians. With different beliefs and values, they may lead us astray whether they mean to or not. Paul wrote about this dilemma. He asked the Corinthians to consider what the following have inRead More …
Living Clean in a Tainted World
Living Clean in a Tainted World 2 Corinthians 6:14-17; 2 Corinthians 7:1 When Adam and Eve listened to Satan in the garden of Eden, the world was invaded by sin, and we’ve been battling it ever since. Over time, our world has become morally and spiritually contaminated. We’re born physically aliveRead More …
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