Open the Bible Minute

Colin Smith

When You Are Discouraged

March 20, 2011
We may sometimes despair of ever conforming to the likeness of Christ, but here is a promise to hold on to in those times.

Featured Offer

The Heaven Bundle
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.

Archives

Do you still feel that God loves you only when your life is pleasing to Him? It’s time to wean yourself of that habit.
March 19, 2011
How does the person who is dead to the things of God come to trust Him? The Spirit can give us hearts to follow him.
March 18, 2011
When justice prevails, the guilty are condemned. But God justifies sinners! How can He do that?
March 17, 2011
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.
March 16, 2011
Does God view us as miserable failures? You might be surprised at just what He does see in us!
March 15, 2011
Is Christianity a religion only for the West? Do we mean it when we say the Gospel is for all nations?
March 14, 2011
Godliness is not a system or a program for living a good life, and it’s more, even, than just believing in Jesus.
March 13, 2011
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.
March 12, 2011
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.
March 11, 2011
Do difficult people make you consider walking away from a ministry? Consider these reasons for staying.
March 10, 2011
See More Episodes
Listen to Open the Bible Minute on
Amazon Echo
Learn How
Learn How

Featured Offer

The Heaven Bundle
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.

Contact Open the Bible Minute with Colin Smith

Mailing Address
Open the Bible
P.O. Box 3454
Barrington, IL 60011
Telephone
1-877-OPEN-365