Open the Bible Minute

Colin Smith

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April 15, 2010
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Being isolated from other believers is a dangerous thing. Let's watch out for those who may be struggling or wandering from the faith.

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Arrogance evokes God's discipline, but humility attracts more grace. Come to the cross with empty hands held out to receive His mercy.
April 14, 2010
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Are you holding onto sin? If we do not confess, God may "press the mute button" on our prayers.
April 13, 2010
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Jesus faced temptation, pain, and betrayal. Are you ready to follow Him? Let His experiences set your expectations for the Christian life.
April 12, 2010
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Do you wonder if you'll ever amount to anything? Jesus said his glory will be revealed in us, and one day we'll be like Him!
April 11, 2010
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If you're struggling with sinful habits, asking the right question will free you: not what will deliver me, but who.
April 10, 2010
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Did you know you'll meet God some day? Some of us say, "So what?", but others want to be ready when that day comes.
April 9, 2010
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Christ speaks as one with authority, but do we come when He calls?
April 8, 2010
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Jesus asked Peter, "Who do you say I am?" When you embrace Jesus as the Christ, you embrace Him as Teacher, Savior, and Lord.
April 7, 2010
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We all know that the Bible is the Word of God, but did you know that it does the work of God?
April 6, 2010
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If you read the Bible in light of God's sovereign power, its miracles will make sense to you. You'll know He holds your future in His powerful hands.
April 5, 2010
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Green Pastures, Still Waters: 31 Days in Psalm 23 by Colin Smith
Green Pastures Still Waters is the new 31-day devotional based on Psalm 23 from Pastor Colin. God has used this psalm to encourage His people for over 3,000 years! May God use these familiar words to bring you fresh strength, hope, comfort, and encouragement.
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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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Open the Bible
P.O. Box 3454
Barrington, IL 60011
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1-877-OPEN-365