Open the Bible Minute

Colin Smith

Praying When the Outcome is Hidden

November 21, 2015
We know God is able to answer any petition, but what is the appropriate attitude of prayer when His purpose is not clear?

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Green Pastures, Still Waters: 31 Days in Psalm 23 by Colin Smith
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We may not feel like our faith is strong enough to save us, but thankfully the strength of our faith is not the issue!
November 20, 2015
What is the answer for our weak faith? How do we finally get away from looking to our own strength to get by?
November 19, 2015
Where are your eyes focused—on God or on yourself? Let Christ lift your eyes from a preoccupation with yourself.
November 18, 2015
Who we are is revealed not in what we say, but in what we actually do. When we’re wrong, we need to be willing to change our behavior.
November 17, 2015
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!
November 16, 2015
Many think God is in the business of laying burdens on us. The truth is, he wants to help carry your load.
November 15, 2015
If Jesus is in heaven, how can He also be in our hearts, giving us strength for whatever we’re facing each day?
November 14, 2015
Did you know that Jesus prayed to have you in heaven with Him? That’s your guarantee that you’ll be there!
November 13, 2015
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.
November 12, 2015
Where do you go with your wounds, fears, regrets, and disappointments? Use them as a reason to draw near to Christ!
November 11, 2015
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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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