Open the Bible Minute

Colin Smith

The More Successful You Are

August 12, 2020

Success of any sort, in any sphere, tends to make us think that we're something. But that just makes it harder to humble ourselves before God.

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Thomas' faith was not in good shape and his questions were piling up. But Christ drew near to him and told him to stop doubting and believe. He can do that for you, too.
August 11, 2020
Even when we fail in spectacular fashion, mercy means that failure need not have the last word.
August 10, 2020
As long as you see your life as a story of what others have done to you, you will live in anger, frustration, and resentment. Choose instead to see God's hand at work.
August 9, 2020
Every religion in the world says, "Live a life that pleases God so that you may win His favor." The gospel says, "Receive God's favor through Christ who died and rose again."
August 8, 2020
Repentance isn't just about admitting that you are a sinner. You need to forsake that sin and turn from it.
August 7, 2020
The ultimate picture of meekness is Jesus submitting himself to the will of the Father at unimaginable cost.
August 6, 2020
Thirst and hunger are the strongest of motives; they exemplify the will to survive. Do you hunger and thirst for righteousness?
August 5, 2020
Jesus did not hang on the cross for sins in general, but for particular sins committed by each one of us. At the cross you see how much you are loved.
August 4, 2020
We are to forgive one another as God in Christ has forgiven us. He did it gladly, freely, and fully even though it was undeserved, and it is irreversible and eternal.
August 3, 2020
God remembers that we are dust. So I must not set unreasonable expectations of others or expect people to be consistent paragons of virtue.
August 2, 2020
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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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