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Any parent knows that some of the rewards and gratification of parenting are delayed. But the time to collect them surely arrives when you become a grandparent! That’s when you get to observe your own children passing on the truths you weren’t even sure they heard you teach. You also begin to see ...
... grief over a life not well lived. We love to celebrate the stories of those who have finished well, but when we encounter those whose lives bear the consequences of poor decisions and slow erosion, we sigh and wonder what ... examples of failed potential just what it means to take God seriously. And then choose to finish well.
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Paul turned to this very subject after spelling out for the Colossian believers Christ’s divine identity and the salvation He purchased for us.
Chuck Swindoll explains how a healthy ...
... exhortation to Timothy on how to live wisely. Relish the Word of God that others have died to preserve for us. Endure hardship. Fight the good ...
When you turn to God’s Word you’re consulting the most reliable of all sources. The Bible is the only inerrant source of authority in the Christian life.
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The Old Testament prophets were dynamic figures, who continue to speak to our ... of courage, godliness, or perception. They were men who knew God and trusted Him against insuperable odds.
Sometimes ignored and other ... imposing and influential people of their times. Through them God warned and rebuked and announced certain judgment, most of which was passed ...
God’s judgment isn’t something we like to think about—it’s much easier ... His other attributes like love, compassion, and grace. But the Bible has a lot to say about God's judgment. From the Old Testament to the New, God has never winked at sin. ...
... Solomon’s legendary father King David had famously led the Israelites to victory over their enemies and composed a collection of ... reign. Learn about Solomon’s four unique blessings from God that set him apart as a respected leader in his own right.
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We Christians are notorious for answering the wrong questions—questions no one is asking. And when we do answer the right questions, we often do it in a way that doesn’t connect—we either ... understand. Christians need to take time to answer a few of the more significant biblical questions people have. And many of those ...
... days once a month. Others make time once in every season of the year to consider their lives. Whatever the frequency, we place everything ... extended time in prayer as we gain a clearer sense of what God is doing in our lives and what He has for us in the future. As the new year ...
Stories help us relate one thing to another and the Bible is no different. Chuck Swindoll shares stories from his life in The Swindoll Study Bible to help us connect the real word of the Bible with the ...
This old world is in a bad way. War, not peace, is the norm. Lawsuits are commonplace, not rarities. Friendships cool, marriages ... depravity has taken a toll on humanity. Nevertheless, God has chosen to leave us on earth—not out of touch with its arguments, ...
Judging by the latest pharmaceutical statistics, our culture is stressed out, anxiety ridden, depressed, and unable to sleep. The pursuit of happiness has taken a heavy emotional toll that physicians cite as the source of a multitude of physical illnesses. And religion, with its endless ...
As many age, they see the cracks in their faces grow deeper. Their muscles and joints shout in pain ... slowly fade.
Those in this stage of life might wonder if God can still use them in their later years to accomplish His purpose. The ... life of aged Caleb, recorded in Joshua 14:6–14, to see how God can use anyone—regardless of age—to serve His mission!
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One of the great things about the Christmas season is the anticipation. Excitement runs high leading up to Christmas. There is so ...
... called Judaizers—people who sought to make obedience to the Mosaic Law a requirement for salvation. We know these people today as legalists. They desire to sap the joy from the Christian life and to hold others under their thumbs. However, ...
... of bite-sized wisdom. Up until now in this study of the Bible, we’ve found history and biography, prophecy and poetry in Scripture…but not much philosophy except, perhaps, in Job. The book of Proverbs offers a wealth of information to aid us in wise living. ...
Messages that inspire you to keep going are the ones that settle into your soul and resonate. Five of Chuck Swindoll’s ... of fortitude during tough times
Convince you that God’s grace provides a brand-new start after failure
Renew your ... these teachings the first time around, give your walk with God a boost by taking them in now.
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The glory of the Lord was revealed in the most humble way—in a way no one expected. One day we will really ...
Many people expect the twilight years of their lives to be characterized by four “uns”— un ... How unfortunate! We don’t find that kind of thinking among the great men and women in God’s “Hall of Faith.” For them, life remained meaningful right up to the ...
