Open the Bible Minute

Colin Smith

Praying When the Outcome is Hidden

May 2, 2019

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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Faith that does not express itself is useless. True, living faith shows itself in service and love.
May 1, 2019
It’s hard to understand why God allowed evil into the world. At the end of time, though, His plan will be beautifully clear!
April 30, 2019
Even if you are a sinner, a rebel, an enemy of God, the message of the entire Bible is that He wants to bring you into peace with Him!
April 29, 2019
God’s Word offers many comforting promises. How do we continue to wait patiently for those we have not yet received?
April 28, 2019
Would you hunger for God if there were no pressures in your life? Learn to use those pressures to bring you closer to Him.
April 27, 2019
How do we keep from blaming ourselves or resenting God when our prayers seem to go unanswered?
April 26, 2019
Do you hear the Lord’s words when you come to communion? Come, hear what He is offering to you!
April 25, 2019
For some, God’s Word makes little difference. In others, its seed flourishes. The difference is in how you hear it!
April 24, 2019
It’s great to be involved in God’s work. But sometimes we’re so focused on what we are doing that we lose sight of what God is doing.
April 23, 2019
Where are your eyes focused—on God or on yourself? Let Christ lift your eyes from a preoccupation with yourself. 
April 22, 2019
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Set your mind on things above with our Heaven bundle, which includes: a copy of Randy Alcorn’s excellent book: Heaven, a copy of Pastor Colin’s book: Heaven, How I Got Here, and five copies of Pastor Colin’s booklet: How You Can Be Sure about Heaven. Heaven will help you find the strength, courage, and comfort to endure the difficulties of life that confront you today. The short book, Heaven, How I Got Here tells the story of the thief on the cross, and shows what Jesus can do for us. How You Can Be Sure about Heaven, also based on the story of the thief, is perfect as a giveaway to someone who needs clarity on how to get to heaven.

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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