Open the Bible Minute

Colin Smith

Should I Stay or Go

July 28, 2014
Do difficult people make you consider walking away from a ministry? Consider these reasons for staying.

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The American dream for retirement seems to be making enough to spend your golden years with no responsibilities. Maybe it’s time for a new vision!
July 27, 2014
Are you bored with the Christian walk? Try counting back to yourself all of the sins God has forgiven for you. Let that knowledge fuel your love for Christ.
July 26, 2014
Sometimes it's good to do things backwards. If we start with a New Testament principle, then look to the Old Testament to flesh it out, we'll find a treasure of wisdom.
July 25, 2014
Heaven holds a place for all types of people, from all walks of life. Can you picture yourself among them?
July 24, 2014
Truly loving others requires a conscience that is at rest with God. Are you experiencing that rest, or do you need to come clean before Christ?
July 23, 2014
We all know the old saying, “You can’t take it with you.” But there are some things we can send on ahead…
July 22, 2014
Sometimes we feel like God owes us something, but His law awakens us to the reality of our condition. Will you let that law lead you to Christ?
July 21, 2014
The Christian life can be difficult at times. Where do you find the energy to keep going?
July 20, 2014
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.
July 19, 2014
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?
July 18, 2014
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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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