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Herman Melville, the author of Moby-Dick , was a man of regrets. Unlike his friend Nathaniel ... that one knows not what to make of it, unless—well, finish the sentence for yourself.” Compared to the long history of humanity—to say nothing of eternity—each individual ...
Joseph drifted like a lost raft on the ocean—sold into slavery, forced to learn a new language and lifestyle, ... though he lived as a model prisoner deserving early release, the one man who could have requested his pardon totally forgot him. That hurts!
The pain of unjust suffering—one of the most severe trials we can ...
... one of Jesus’ miracles is recorded in all four gospels: “The Feeding of the 5,000.” And that number doesn’t even include the women ... fish—to dish out a meal for roughly 20,000 hungry mouths. God operates with ease in the realm of what we deem as impossible.
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... a sturdy set of charts to guide us to safer harbours.
God’s Word offers such direction in tough times as the lives of great men and women of courage and faith are put on full display. ...
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In this message, Chuck Swindoll embarks with the Israelites from Egypt who were ready to enjoy their newfound freedom to worship God their Redeemer. God does not confine His redeeming work to ancient days but ...
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 ...
Following an unparalleled life, Moses went to be with God. Deuteronomy 34 records how no one else had a walk with God like Moses had.
Pastor Chuck Swindoll points out that Moses is the only man in all the Bible of whom it’s said God buried. At 120 years old, ...
Pentecost is when Christians celebrate the gift of the Holy Spirit. Today the Holy Spirit’s presence is just as powerful and evident in the lives of ...
... when you feel like unleashing a forceful response. That’s the biblical definition of gentleness: strength under control!
Pastor Chuck ... of the cultural norm and showed gentleness.
Discover how God’s grace finds us and then leads us into the way of compassion!
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He is risen. He is risen, indeed!
Declare the news far and wide! Our Lord Jesus has risen from the grave! His Resurrection assures us that our sins are forgiven and our ... Announced from a Tomb: “He Is Risen!” and relive the moment of discovery when an earthquake shook the ground and a shining angel ...
Nebuchadnezzar may have been anxious to know the interpretation of his dream, but he probably winced when Daniel told him ... that destroyed the statue and grew into a mountain. This was God's blueprint for the future—a blueprint encompassing the whole world, ...
Certain scenes in the Scriptures seem too significant—too deeply personal—to casually gloss over, such as some of the psalms of lament, certain prayers, and stirring scenes of worship. ... awe, Pastor Chuck Swindoll takes a close look at one of the most moving scenes in the Gospels—Mary anointing Jesus with precious ...
The world can be a dangerous place for fathers. Temptation lurks around every ... and distance than by his engaged and vibrant presence in the home. Fathers have too often been caught up in the malaise of day-to-day living. Tired from the long hours at the office, they ...
Jesus changed the woman at the well from a reclusive outcast to the town evangelist. He changed Thomas from a sad doubter to a bold witness. He ...
The minor prophets aren’t called this because they didn’t major in major ... Jeremiah, or Ezekiel.
In this fourth volume of the God’s Masterwork series, Chuck Swindoll majors in the minors. God’s Masterwork, Volume Four: An Invitation to Return—A Survey of ...
When was the last time you took a long walk, read a good book, or just rested while watching the sunset? Many of us feel guilty when we spend more than 10 minutes being ... we’re “out,” which means we can’t finish the race God has set before us.
So, if your work has become your all-consuming ...
The Spirit creates godliness in the believer’s life, but that doesn’t eliminate our own effort!
In ... that promote growth. It’s often your quiet moments before God, your private choices, and the inner person you cultivate daily that ...
The earliest Christians experienced some of the most thrilling moments in human history—Jesus’ post-resurrection appearances and the arrival of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost.
Yet they also endured some of ...
In Joshua, we see a man who is thrust into the role of leader over Israel. He must not only take charge of conquering the ... loss and change and how to overcome impossible obstacles in God’s power. Hear Pastor Chuck’s challenge to keep the Lord preeminent in ...
Here is the principle: We reap what we sow, forgiveness notwithstanding. Confessing our sin does not take away the consequences. However, God’s grace means God, in forgiving us, gives us the strength to endure the consequences.
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