Open the Bible Minute

Colin Smith

A Man Bent Over

May 26, 2014

Where are your eyes focused—on God or on yourself? Let Christ lift your eyes from a preoccupation with yourself. 


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Isn’t it enough to just believe in God? Why is it important to have faith in Jesus? It’s important because God does His work through the Son!
May 25, 2014
Many think God is in the business of laying burdens on us. The truth is, he wants to help carry your load.
May 24, 2014
If Jesus is in heaven, how can He also be in our hearts, giving us strength for whatever we’re facing each day?
May 23, 2014
Did you know that Jesus prayed to have you in heaven with Him? That’s your guarantee that you’ll be there!
May 22, 2014
What Jesus did on the cross was like an offensive lineman clearing our way to the goal. Sin and death can no longer block our path.
May 21, 2014
Where do you go with your wounds, fears, regrets, and disappointments? Use them as a reason to draw near to Christ!
May 20, 2014
The world sees little value in Christ. What does He mean to you? Would you give up your home for Him, or suffer criticism? What are you willing to do for Him?
May 19, 2014
Some people view Christianity as a crutch for people who can’t face the truth. But when we follow Christ, we learn the uncomfortable truth about ourselves and see just how much we need Him.
May 18, 2014
Christianity is more than just an ethic, a way of life that draws inspiration from Jesus. It rests on the very presence of the living Christ within you.
May 17, 2014
Does your faith reach into every fiber of your everyday life, or is it only skin-deep?
May 16, 2014
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Encouragement for the Depressed by Charles Spurgeon
In this classic book, Charles Spurgeon gently urges those struggling with depression to cast their burdens upon the Lord, who will not forsake His people. Having battled depression and discouragement himself for most of his years in ministry, Spurgeon encourages the downtrodden to hold fast to the promises of God, for He is steadfast and will comfort his children as they walk faithfully with Him.

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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