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The word says “there ain’t no free lunch,” but God says “but to the one who does not work, but believes in Him who justifies the ungodly, his ...
... by demonic destruction. Pastor Chuck Swindoll explains the apocalyptic events in Revelation 9:13–21 and explores why those remaining ... activity from these future events. You’ll discover how the end times are connected to the broader story of redemption and will feel ...
The first nine years of our marriage were constant hand-to-hand combat,” admitted a husband. If the truth were known, not some but most marriages are marked by periodic ... all-out wars! Frequently, marital warfare occurs in the trenches of belligerence or moodiness or both. Some battles are night ...
The Bible contains the secrets our Heavenly Father knows and little by little as you read His book, the more the secrets are revealed. ...
... friend, Fernando Bochio to give us an insider glimpse of the work God’s doing around the world through the ministry. ...
... to find people who were formerly single-minded, committed to the core, with their full allegiance given to one major objective. But as time ... Jesus did not leave this stone unturned as He spoke on the mount centuries ago. Realizing the beast of greed within all of us, He ...
King Solomon called the attempt to find meaning in this world, “chasing after the wind.” In his journal, the book of Ecclesiastes, he talks about the difficulty of a life lived apart ...
... astride a charging steed to save her. In truth, she was the hero of the story that became her life, rescuing a would-be king from an act of folly ...
... things are more thrilling than birth. And on top of that, the time of infancy that follows is both exciting and intriguing. All who work ... true of infant humans is equally true of infant believers in God's family. As we shall soon discover, their needs are great, their hunger is ...
“How the mighty have fallen!” (2 Samuel 1:25) This was David’s eulogy for the slain Saul and Jonathan. But David could have just as well used it as the eulogy for the death of his own moral character. At a time when David ...
The next time you’re misunderstood use it as an opportunity to count on God to protect and defend you. Ask Him to fight the battle for you and resist the temptation to avenge yourself. ...
... are more important than integrity. Courage is perhaps the only one to precede it, since it stiffens our spines and sets our feet. But integrity is the bulwark upon which we stand against duplicity and hypocrisy—the twin sins ...
... whipped, and weather-beaten faces when a pastor mentions the word serve . Many consider service to be nine parts sacrificial duty and ... especially when asked to serve by giving money. Just the mention of giving makes some recoil. Rather than responding with joy, ...
Imprisoned and discouraged, John the Baptizer sent for Jesus to inquire if He really was who He said He was. ... Thankfully, we have Jesus’ response to John the Baptizer preserved, which is instructive for those who struggle with ... in our day. Pastor Chuck Swindoll carefully examines the subject of doubt through the lens of Matthew 11:2–11 to draw out vital ...
Paul urged Titus, “Let everything you do reflect the integrity and seriousness of your teaching.” Words matter. Actions ... clearly! From Titus 2, Pastor Chuck Swindoll explains the value of living a genuine Christian life, no matter one’s age. A life ... to make your testimony slam-dunk convincing as you honour God and serve others! ...
... everything should be slick, efficient, and planned for the greatest profit or expansion. We have begun to lose a sense of family or “body life,” where each of the members is an integral and related part with all the others. This has left ... together as one for our common purpose of bringing glory to God. ...
The lifestyle of this world influences some people so subtly that they become ... Jesus Christ came to this world to deliver humankind from the savage clutches of Satan and sin. First Peter 1:13–21 points believers to ... you to throw off the shackles of sin and live free in God’s grace. ...
Have you ever thought you were following God’s will only to arrive at a closed door? For many, closed doors can lead ... Revelation 3 and Acts 16, Pastor Chuck Swindoll reveals how the Lord uses shut doors to lead His people through better doors with greater ...
... share how Paul dealt with accusations and critics in the trials found in Acts 24 and 25. Explore how you, too, can stand on the promises of God and cheerfully “defend your case” before God and others. ...
... lacking, nothing can take its place. Real, biblical love is the essential glue that holds every couple together. With all the disparate definitions of the term love today, discerning what love ...