Open the Bible Minute

Colin Smith

Investigate the Evidence

April 26, 2016
True faith rests neither on force-fed dogma nor emotional, mystical experience. Instead it rests on the solid evidence of God’s Word.

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Encouragement for the Depressed by Charles Spurgeon
In this classic book, Charles Spurgeon gently urges those struggling with depression to cast their burdens upon the Lord, who will not forsake His people. Having battled depression and discouragement himself for most of his years in ministry, Spurgeon encourages the downtrodden to hold fast to the promises of God, for He is steadfast and will comfort his children as they walk faithfully with Him.

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Sometimes life does not make sense. But if we had all the answers, we would have no need of faith.
April 25, 2016
Emptying your mind in meditation can be a dangerous thing. Instead, let God’s truth fill your mind like an ointment and bear fruit in your heart.
April 24, 2016
A newborn cannot return to the womb, and once you are "born again" you cannot return to your old life of sin. What used to be natural for you is no longer possible.
April 23, 2016
Who make the first move in our salvation--God or us? Knowing the answer to this question will result in worship.
April 22, 2016
Life can feel like a trek through the desert, but God offers a drink of encouragement. Will we accept the cup He offers?
April 21, 2016
The Christian life isn't easy. It's a struggle. But everyone who is born of God overcomes the world.
April 20, 2016
When the Spirit begins working in your life it can be deeply disturbing, but don't despair! It's a sign you're moving in the right direction.
April 19, 2016
Needing the approval of others can keep you from following Christ. Ask Him to free you from the fear of what others think.
April 18, 2016
Finding peace for a guilty conscience is impossible on our own, but God offers a solution.
April 17, 2016
How do you know what is right? If you are born of God, He will tell you!
April 16, 2016
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Featured Offer

Encouragement for the Depressed by Charles Spurgeon
In this classic book, Charles Spurgeon gently urges those struggling with depression to cast their burdens upon the Lord, who will not forsake His people. Having battled depression and discouragement himself for most of his years in ministry, Spurgeon encourages the downtrodden to hold fast to the promises of God, for He is steadfast and will comfort his children as they walk faithfully with Him.

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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