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Our world is filled with addictions. To the surprise of many, addictions are not limited to those outside the family of God. Many within the Body of Christ struggle with nagging, relentless habits that defy quick and ...
... friends must show himself friendly.
Do you see the point of the proverb? To have friends we must be friendly. Friendliness ... heart-genuine friendship.
Devotional content taken from Growing Strong in the Seasons of Life by Charles R. Swindoll. ...
After 26 incredible years as the senior pastor of Stonebriar Community Church, Pastor Chuck will soon step ... October 2024 will mark his 90th year of life and will be the month he concludes his pulpit and pastoral responsibilities at Stonebriar ... a five-part series, Looking in All the Right Directions , from September 22 to October 20.
He is endlessly grateful for the privilege ...
... were everywhere to be found. Idolatry was rampant, leaving the land with no spiritual vitality and an absence of moral fortitude. Ethical standards were low; the economy was in the tank; and most citizens were coarse, sensual, drunken, ...
... harmoniously as a family is an ongoing, intentional journey. The beginning of that journey is marked by great anticipation and genuine ... child grows, parents continue to adapt and adjust. Each age, from preschool through elementary school, requires adjustments along the way in ...
... were everywhere to be found. Idolatry was rampant, leaving the land with no spiritual vitality and an absence of moral fortitude. Ethical standards were low; the economy was in the tank; and most citizens were coarse, sensual, drunken, ...
... to myself, groans and grunts as I roll out of bed in the morning, and especially those well-meaning comments from first-time visitors at our church: "You look...uh...different than I ...
Like a famished dog gnawing away at the last trace of meat from a bone, the Nazis stripped Victor Frankl’s life ...
Centuries ago a little boy found himself in the midst of a vast crowd of people—larger than any group he'd ever seen. He ... insignificant...take heart! Do what you can!
Excerpted from Day by Day with Charles Swindoll , Copyright © 2000 by Charles R. ...
... Read Luke 10:30–37
A certain man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho; and he fell among robbers, and they stripped him and ... and brought him to an inn, and took care of him. And on the next day he took out two denarii and gave them to the innkeeper and said, ...
... clutches, and clings—stubbornly refusing to surrender. The word enough is not in this beast’s vocabulary.
Akin to envy and ... but thoroughly remove the insidious cancer of greed from your heart. Take a few moments right now in prayer and invite the Lord to ...
... 6:33–44
Centuries ago a little boy found himself in the midst of a vast crowd of people—larger than any group he’d ever seen. ... feel insignificant...take heart! Do what you can!
Taken from Day by Day with Charles Swindoll by Charles R. Swindoll. Copyright ...
Read Deuteronomy 5:33
Stay on the path that the LORD your God has commanded you to follow. Then you will live ... a wonderful freedom in Christ, which means not only freedom from sin and shame but also a freedom in lifestyle, so that we can become ...
... 19:15; Romans 12:19; Colossians 4:1; 1 Peter 2:20-24
The LORD is righteous within her; He will do no injustice. Every morning He ... away the scars of ugly treatment and harsh words. Keep us from licking our wounds. Forgiveness comes hard...but it's essential. Help us ...
... to navigate and cope with it all.
In Luke 24, as part of the resurrection story, we meet a disciple named Cleopas. He had been in Jerusalem, among the throngs who witnessed the shocking and senseless events around the ...
... speak of grace, many of us struggle to grasp its true depth. The very foundation of our faith is built around this powerful truth, yet we often find ourselves defaulting to the worldly understanding of it. Thankfully, even in our limited understanding, ...
Read Psalm 90:12
The Hebrew text suggests that we correctly "account" for our days.
I find it interesting that we are to view life by the days, not the years . We are to live those days in such a way that when ... we ourselves determine how we shall grow old.
Excerpted from Charles R. Swindoll, Wisdom for the Way (Nashville: J. ...
... toward intrusions. Having a French origin, "intrude" emerges from two terms, meaning "to thrust in." An intrusion, therefore, is someone or ... without an invitation, and refuses to be ignored.
Like the constant needs and demands of a child. I watched a young mother in a ...
... John 1:16; Ephesians 2:8-9; 1 Peter 1:8
For the grace of God has appeared; bringing salvation to all men, instructing us to ... the great name of Jesus we thank You. Amen.
Excerpted from The Prayers of Charles R. Swindoll, Volume 1 , Copyright 2010 ...
Read 2 Corinthians 12:2–10
Release the idea that contentment requires comfort. Contentment is possible no matter ... suffering—like Paul. And in the process to wean ourselves from the rabid pursuit of happiness so prevalent in our culture. Happiness is a ...
