Open the Bible Minute

Colin Smith

How Do You Measure Up?

November 21, 2013

If we measure our standing with God by how well we live the Christian life, we’ll never find true peace.

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Green Pastures, Still Waters: 31 Days in Psalm 23 by Colin Smith
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Is it possible to be a Christian and not have His Spirit dwelling within you?
November 20, 2013
Do you feel the battle between the flesh and the spirit in your life? This ongoing conflict is evidence that the Spirit is at work in you.
November 19, 2013
It’s easy enough to believe your faith will get you into heaven, but not always so easy to trust that it’s enough for your daily challenges.
November 18, 2013
Have you repeatedly said “yes” to a particular sin, allowing it to build a stronghold in your life? It’s time to hear the alarm bell ringing!
November 17, 2013
Is your relationship with Christ based on law or love? Are their limits on what He can ask of you?
November 16, 2013
Do you think you can bring yourself into relationship with God through a life of right living and prayer? Think again!
November 15, 2013
Are you compromising your freedom in Christ by indulging the flesh and allowing a sin to continue?
November 14, 2013
Battling sin can feel like eradicating a stubborn weed, but every victory weakens its power in your life.
November 13, 2013
If Christ has crucified our sinful nature with all its passions and desires, why do we still have so much trouble with it?
November 12, 2013
Christ is not interested in putting a quick coat of paint on your life. He wants to do a complete renovation!
November 11, 2013
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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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Open the Bible
P.O. Box 3454
Barrington, IL 60011
Telephone
1-877-OPEN-365