Open the Bible Minute

Colin Smith

Content with Less

October 23, 2013

The world says we’ll be content when we have all we want, but God has a different prescription.

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Encouragement for the Depressed by Charles Spurgeon
In this classic book, Charles Spurgeon gently urges those struggling with depression to cast their burdens upon the Lord, who will not forsake His people. Having battled depression and discouragement himself for most of his years in ministry, Spurgeon encourages the downtrodden to hold fast to the promises of God, for He is steadfast and will comfort his children as they walk faithfully with Him.

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Is there hope for someone who is buried in sin? Christ is able to transform even the most broken life and the most resistant heart. 
October 22, 2013
Old Testament law gives us clear guidelines for living, but the law is not an end in itself. Christ asks us to go  above and beyond what is required of us. 
October 21, 2013
A confession of faith is more than just sharing an opinion. How firm are you on your own conclusions about Jesus?
October 20, 2013
It's tough to hold on when you've hit rock-bottom, but Jesus will be there even in the most difficult circumstances. 
October 19, 2013
Do you worry about the future? When you're in Christ you can trust Him to fulfill His promises.
October 18, 2013
Does life feel like a game of "hot potato"--like what you hold in your hands is never really secure? Maybe you need to get everything out of your hands and into His.
October 17, 2013
What are you sure of? Sometimes it's easier to name things we're not sure about, but if we've trusted Jesus, there's at least one thing we can be confident of. 
October 16, 2013
Sin and suffering came into the world together. To free the world from suffering, you have to free the human heart from sin.
October 15, 2013
Are you enjoying the love of Christ? Preach the Gospel to yourself regularly--not the law--and your soul will be refreshed.
October 14, 2013
God's judgment makes us want to hide from Him, but His mercy brings healing. 
October 13, 2013
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Featured Offer

Encouragement for the Depressed by Charles Spurgeon
In this classic book, Charles Spurgeon gently urges those struggling with depression to cast their burdens upon the Lord, who will not forsake His people. Having battled depression and discouragement himself for most of his years in ministry, Spurgeon encourages the downtrodden to hold fast to the promises of God, for He is steadfast and will comfort his children as they walk faithfully with Him.

About Open the Bible Minute

Open the Bible is the teaching ministry of Pastor Colin Smith. Our mission is to use a broad array of modern media to help people around the world meet Jesus. We do this by opening the Bible for them, helping them open the Bible themselves, and equipping them to open the Bible with others.

About Colin Smith

Colin Smith is senior pastor of The Orchard Evangelical Free Church, a thriving, multi-campus church located in the northwest suburbs of Chicago, and Founder and Teaching Pastor of Open the Bible.

Born and raised in Edinburgh, Scotland, he trained at the London School of Theology where he earned the degrees of Bachelor of Theology and Master of Philosophy. Before coming to the States in 1996, Colin served as senior pastor of the Enfield Evangelical Free Church in London.

He is the author of several books including Momentum: Pursuing God’s Blessings through the Beatitudes; Heaven, How I Got Here: The Story of the Thief on the Cross; Jonah: Navigating a God-Centered Life; The One Year Unlocking the Bible Devotional; 10 Keys for Unlocking the Bible; The 10 Greatest Struggles of Your Life; as well as others. His preaching ministry is shared around the world through Open the Bible.

Colin and his wife Karen reside in Arlington Heights, Ill., and have two married sons and five granddaughters.

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