Open the Bible Minute

Colin Smith

Something Big Enough

June 13, 2010
The world sees little of value in Christ, yet to those who believe, He is everything. What does He mean to you?

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Green Pastures, Still Waters: 31 Days in Psalm 23 by Colin Smith
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Are you tired of living for yourself? Do you see something in Christ that draws you to Him? Maybe it's time to come to Him.
June 12, 2010
When we've strayed away from God, it's difficult to return to Him. But look! He's waiting with outstretched arms!
June 11, 2010
Do you know what God’s love is like? It’s far more personal than many Christians think.
June 10, 2010
Jesus did not come into this world just to give us advice about how to live. He came for one reason, and one reason alone.
June 9, 2010
When looking for a church, remember that it's God's household. Learn what He wants in a church, then find one that's passionate about pursuing what's important to Him.
June 8, 2010
Is God's grace a past experience in your life, or are you still mindful of your need for a Savior? The reality is that we never outgrow our need for His grace.
June 7, 2010
Do difficult people make you consider walking away from a ministry? Consider these reasons for staying.
June 6, 2010
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.
June 5, 2010
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.
June 4, 2010
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?
June 3, 2010
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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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