Open the Bible Minute

Colin Smith

In the Sight of God

October 27, 2013

The Christian life can be difficult at times. Where do you find the energy to keep going?

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.

Archives

Many put their hope in the government to bring about change in society. But real change, and real peace, does not come about through laws.
October 26, 2013
Scripture says the light of God’s glory caused men to fall on their faces in His presence. How can we come near to such a glorious God?
October 25, 2013
The world offers a lot of takes on the Gospel these days. How important is it to hold to the doctrines outlined in the Bible?
October 24, 2013
The world says we’ll be content when we have all we want, but God has a different prescription.
October 23, 2013
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
See More Episodes
Listen to Open the Bible Minute on
Amazon Echo
Learn How
Learn How

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.

Contact Open the Bible Minute with Colin Smith

Mailing Address
Open the Bible
P.O. Box 3454
Barrington, IL 60011
Telephone
1-877-OPEN-365