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Tell Your Children Why, Part 2

January 26, 2024

Maybe you’ve tried to prioritize your faith: God first, family second, ministry third. Pastor Colin talks about another approach that he calls “alignment.”

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If you extend yourself in serving the Lord, how will it impact your family? Pastor Colin talks about the best thing you can do for your children.
January 25, 2024
What does it look like to love God? Pastor Colin talks about how to love the Lord with your heart, soul, and strength.
January 24, 2024
Our message to the world is not “Love the Lord your God.” Pastor Colin talks about why this message is for Christians.
January 23, 2024
Is the “fear of the Lord” a good thing or a bad thing? Pastor Colin talks about seven ways to cultivate a proper fear of the Lord.
January 22, 2024
God is everywhere. But there are only two places where he can be found. The first place is in heaven. Pastor Colin talks about where the second is as well.
January 20, 2024
Isn’t the “fear of the Lord” an Old Testament idea? Pastor Colin talks about what the New Testament says about fearing God.
January 19, 2024
Turning over a new leaf won’t change what’s in you. Pastor Colin talks about the role of repentance and faith in the Christian life.
January 18, 2024
You must own what is in you by nature in order to change your future. Pastor Colin talks about 6 impulses that are in us by nature.
January 17, 2024
How can you break free from being defined by your past, and overcome your fear of the future? Pastor Colin talks about how people with a faith become people with a mission.
January 16, 2024
How does God prepare His people who are on the cusp of something new? Pastor Colin talks about the book of Deuteronomy and what it means for us today.
January 15, 2024
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About Open the Bible

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.

Contact Open the Bible with Colin Smith

Mailing Address
Open the Bible
P.O. Box 3454
Barrington, IL 60011
Telephone
1-877-OPEN-365