Open the Bible Minute

Colin Smith

Courage to Repent

September 21, 2020

Have you wandered from God? Are you longing to return, but fearful of His response? Run to Him--He waits longingly, with outstretched arms.

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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.

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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.
September 20, 2020
God’s love is far more personal than you may think. Did you know He gave you to His Son as a gift?
September 19, 2020
We can see something of Christ’s glory in this life, but it will never be more than a poor reflection in a mirror. One day we will see him in His full glory and honor.
September 18, 2020
All that God promises is ours in Christ. Without Him, we have nothing of lasting value.
September 17, 2020
How can we know that what we bring to God will be accepted? Listen for His prompting!
September 16, 2020
There are many “powers” in the spiritual world, but only one will have ultimate victory. Be sure you’re identifying with the right side!
September 15, 2020
Our faith only grows when we exercise it. How will you respond to the trials in your life?
September 14, 2020
Faith is a miracle that grows despite all of the “dirt” of life that gets dumped on it.
September 13, 2020
With Jesus, we do not need to step out timidly as if on thin ice. He is rock solid and we can put our trust in Him.
September 12, 2020
Does faith require that we accept things blindly? No, it’s confronting the evidence and responding in belief to the Word of God.
September 11, 2020
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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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