Open the Bible Minute

Colin Smith

Heaven and Earth Will Pass Away

June 24, 2010
The world as we know it will one day be no more, but the words of Jesus will endure. Are you ready to live in the new creation with Him?

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Green Pastures, Still Waters: 31 Days in Psalm 23 by Colin Smith
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Having a new heart does not mean you'll never battle temptation. Sin will always be your enemy, but it will no longer be your master.
June 23, 2010
When we experience difficulties, Christ does not stand at a distance. He sees our struggles and will come to offer strength.
June 22, 2010
Who do you turn to in times of need? Others can do many things for you but they can't give you eternal life. Take your eyes off of others and fix your faith on Him.
June 21, 2010
Regardless of the choices you have made, or the regrets you have, Jesus offers His friendship to you. If He becomes your friend, it will change your life.
June 20, 2010
Have you truly recognized God's authority in all of your life, or all you still questioning Him? End your fight and find peace today.
June 19, 2010
Those who have never encountered the power of God find the Gospel ridiculous. But when you really know Him, the ridiculous seems surprisingly possible.
June 18, 2010
The blood of Jesus can cover any sin you've ever committed, even the ones you've done over and over again. Will you take Him at His word and find peace today?
June 17, 2010
Do you feel so far from God that you could never come back? You need to know that He still loves you, and His love can change your life.
June 16, 2010
A sacrifice is only an act of love if it achieves something for the object of that love. Do you know what God was willing to give up to show His love for you?
June 15, 2010
What does it mean to have Christ in you? It means joining two persons together who are totally different--making you someone totally new!
June 14, 2010
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Featured Offer

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.

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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