Open the Bible Minute

Colin Smith

Praying to a Higher Power

March 2, 2017

There are many “powers” in the spiritual world, but only one will have ultimate victory. Be sure you’re identifying with the right side!

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Our faith only grows when we exercise it. How will you respond to the trials in your life?
March 1, 2017
Faith is a miracle that grows despite all of the "dirt" of life that gets dumped on it.
February 28, 2017
The ultimate picture of meekness is Jesus submitting himself to the will of the Father at unimaginable cost.
February 27, 2017
How is God's law a mentor to bring us to Christ? It will bring you to the place of saying, "I don't have what it takes."
February 26, 2017
Thomas' faith was not in good shape and his questions were piling up. But Christ drew near to him and told him to stop doubting and believe. He can do that for you, too.
February 25, 2017
God is gracious and kind to illuminate the hidden things in the dark corners of your soul with a flashlight, not a floodlight.
February 24, 2017
Suffering can produce hardness of heart, but it can also produce great tenderness. You can use your pain as fuel for compassion.
February 23, 2017
Hungering and thirsting for righteousness is a sure sign of spiritual life and health.
February 22, 2017
Jesus did not hang on the cross for sins in general, but for particular sins committed by each one of us. At the cross you see how much you are loved.
February 21, 2017
When God creates a new heaven and a new earth, whom will He give it to? The meek.
February 20, 2017
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Set your mind on things above with our Heaven bundle, which includes: a copy of Randy Alcorn’s excellent book: Heaven, a copy of Pastor Colin’s book: Heaven, How I Got Here, and five copies of Pastor Colin’s booklet: How You Can Be Sure about Heaven. Heaven will help you find the strength, courage, and comfort to endure the difficulties of life that confront you today. The short book, Heaven, How I Got Here tells the story of the thief on the cross, and shows what Jesus can do for us. How You Can Be Sure about Heaven, also based on the story of the thief, is perfect as a giveaway to someone who needs clarity on how to get to heaven.

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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