Open the Bible Minute

Colin Smith

The Story

August 16, 2011
Most of us know at least some of the stories from the Bible, but do we see the whole story? Jesus shows us how it all hangs together.

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Green Pastures, Still Waters: 31 Days in Psalm 23 by Colin Smith
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Archives

What is the answer for our weak faith? How do we finally get away from looking to our own strength to get by?
August 15, 2011
From Job, to David, to Paul, the Scriptures are full of people who demonstrated joyful confidence in the Lord.
August 14, 2011
No one has perfect faith, but we can grow in faith—and growing in faith will change how you experience the journey of life.
August 13, 2011
Is having confidence in our salvation a sign of pride and presumption? No, salvation is not about our own works and righteousness.
August 12, 2011
We may not feel like our faith is strong enough to save us, but thankfully the strength of our faith is not the issue!
August 11, 2011
Christ deals with us gently at times when our faith is lacking. Do we do the same for others in their moments of weakness?
August 10, 2011
Do you feel like your faith is small? You’re in good company, and that little seed of faith can be cultivated and strengthened!
August 9, 2011
Lots of things hold us back—seemingly insurmountable problems, doubts, questions, but God calls you to find in Christ what you’ll never find in yourself.
August 8, 2011
You might be able to find someone to introduce you to the President, but who could introduce you to God? Only one Person can do that.
August 7, 2011
Would you pay for a new car then never pick it up from the dealer? Christ paid a precious price for you. He will certainly come back to take you home.
August 6, 2011
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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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