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With Hosea’s story we begin the study of the 12 books commonly referred to as the Minor Prophets. They are “minor,” ... wife, and national—a series of sermons declaring God’s holiness, justice, and love to an adulterous people. ...
No effort we make to achieve something great for God is promised perpetual success. Why? It's all too easy for the slow, silent slip toward spiritual erosion to cool our love for God and ...
Like a bell, God's grace rings through the pages of Paul's letter to the Ephesians, and nowhere louder than where Paul ... we come to believe we can earn our way to eternal life with God through our works. However, that's not to suggest that good works are ...
As the nation’s leader, Moses soon found himself caught up in the details of governance all day, every day. Moses’ father-in-law Jethro ... capacity. With biblical wisdom, take stock of the essentials God has called you to and determine to delegate the rest! ...
In many ways, we could sum up our time as the “age of addictions.” It would be nice to think that members of the family of Jesus Christ are free from addictions, but that is only a ... Anxiety. Just plain, old worry. The good news is that God has provided an escape—a way of liberation to laugh again. ...
... healing after healing. Jesus even raised a girl from the dead! In Pastor Chuck Swindoll’s message on Matthew 9:14–34, get a heightened sense of wonder about the divinity of Jesus, the God-man who walked among us to demonstrate how the true King of the universe ...
... merely an epistle of straw, it stands to this day as one of the most practical and penetrating books in all the Bible. Don’t be fooled by its size! It may be brief, but it’s strong. ...
Pretend you could journey back through the annals of time. Imagine stopping at each decade and picking out one family ... how different each would be. Now, moving to our day, the typical family faces unprecedented challenges with the escalation of sexual ... Chuck Swindoll as he examines the Scriptures to see what God says about family and marriage so we can learn how to respond to this ...
As the Apostle John takes in the grandeur of heaven and the majesty of God, he drops to his knees in awe-filled worship. Understand John’s deep ...
... you ask for in a good book? Chuck Swindoll’s series on the thrilling Book of Esther will reveal how God’s power and sovereign control can work behind the scenes for our good and ...
One of Scripture’s most beautiful depictions of God’s relationship with His people is that of a caring Father relating with His beloved children. Despite the persistence of sin and wilful disobedience, God still loves and cherishes ...
Do you realize that you have all you need to be great in God’s kingdom? We need no sophisticated degree or specialized skill-set, no advanced certification or impressive résumé. Jesus told the Good Samaritan parable because the lawyer got too nuanced in his ...
We've all had to struggle through the desire to “get even.” In fact, we've all acted on it at one time or ... allowing our hurt or pain to dictate our response to the words or actions of another. Too often we focus on our perceived “rights” more than we think about the well-being of others or what the right act might be. David had his own ...
While writing the Corinthians about the importance of love, Paul inserted a brief comment ... business lingering once we become mature? Believe it or not, God's expectation that we grow spiritually is firmly rooted in the Old ... where the prophets of old laid down a clear path for knowing God deeply. ...
... wonder as you listen to  Fullness of Grace , featuring the incredible choir and orchestra of Stonebriar Community Church, guest ... beginnings of our Saviour. And rejoice that the Son of God is also Emmanuel—the greatest gift we could hope for. We hope you ...
... time!” Meanwhile, our cluttered closet stays cluttered, the thought of our estranged family member still stirs up resentment in our heart, and our time with God remains on the back burner. Is it really true that we don’t have ...
... under pressure. Others go into shut-down mode and wait for the intensity to pass. When David found the pressures of life weighing heavily on his shoulders, he often expressed his ...
There is one common analogy used throughout the New Testament regarding the local church. It is not a business, farm, team, ... life. The most often used analogy is that of a family . God is our Father ; we are called His offspring —sons and daughters, ...
Isn't it great to know something for sure? On the other hand, isn't it difficult to not know something for sure? Such as not knowing if the surgery removed all of the malignant cells, not knowing if you have enough ...
... it said that we never stand taller than when we kneel before God. But what happens when we offer our prayers and petitions to God? Does He ... passionate intercession on behalf of Lot and his family in the face of the imminent destruction of Sodom. We can understand the struggle ...