Open the Bible Minute

Colin Smith

Follow Your Heart

January 24, 2019

If you’re searching for rest in a restless world, you’ve probably become even more weary. There’s only one source for true rest.

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When we get a glimpse of Christ’s glory, love, and purity, we are drawn to Him and no longer want to live for ourselves.
January 23, 2019
Has religion become a burden to you? Are you exhausted with trying to live up to its standard? Let Jesus bring you rest.
January 22, 2019
Have you wandered from God? Are you longing to return, but fearful of His response? Run to Him--He waits longingly, with outstretched arms.
January 21, 2019
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.
January 20, 2019
God’s love is far more personal than you may think. Did you know He gave you to His Son as a gift?
January 19, 2019
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.
January 18, 2019
All that God promises is ours in Christ. Without Him, we have nothing of lasting value.
January 17, 2019
Christ’s work on the cross is finished, but his work of blessing our lives continues.
January 16, 2019
Jesus could have returned to heaven, leaving His body in the tomb, but He had to triumph over death for our sakes.
January 15, 2019
Do you know what your sins did to Jesus on the cross? He became the lightning rod for the judgment that should have been ours.
January 14, 2019
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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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