Open the Bible Minute

Colin Smith

If You Are Willing

November 29, 2012
Just as Jesus made the leper clean, so He now wants to make us clean, giving new strength and feeling to our wasting souls.

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Would it really make a difference in our lives if we could meet Jesus in the flesh? He offers us so much more than a once-in-a-lifetime visit!
November 28, 2012
Often, we feel inadequate to share our faith with others. But as we walk with Christ, He makes us much more useful than we ever thought possible.
November 27, 2012
How do we grow in our faith? The answer is in spending time in His presence. The more we see of His glory, the more we become like Him.
November 26, 2012
If you’re searching for rest in a restless world, you’ve probably become even more weary. There’s only one source for true rest.
November 25, 2012
When we get a glimpse of Christ’s glory, love, and purity, we are drawn to Him and no longer want to live for ourselves.
November 24, 2012
Has religion become a burden to you? Are you exhausted with trying to live up to its standard? Let Jesus bring you rest.
November 23, 2012
Have you wandered from God? Are you longing to return, but fearful of His response? Run to Him — He waits longingly, with outstretched arms.
November 22, 2012
Would you pay for a new car then never pick it up from the dealer? Christ paid a precious price for you. He will certainly come back to take you home.
November 21, 2012
God’s love is far more personal than you may think. Did you know He gave you to His Son as a gift?
November 20, 2012
We can see something of Christ’s glory in this life, but it will never be more than a poor reflection in a mirror. One day we will see him in His full glory and honor.
November 19, 2012
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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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Barrington, IL 60011
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