Insight for Living

The storms of life shock us, get our attention, teach us who’s in charge, and often lead us to our knees before the throne of God. For Jonah, it was an actual storm. God created a violent wind on the waters to get Jonah hurled out of the ship and into the sea. Good thing for Jonah, God appointed a fish to swallow him as a divine rescue.

The storms of life shock us, get our attention, teach us who’s in charge, and often lead us to our knees before the throne of God. For Jonah, it was an actual storm. God created a violent wind on the waters to get Jonah hurled out of the ship and into the sea. Good thing for Jonah, God appointed a fish to swallow him as a divine rescue.

The storms of life shock us, get our attention, teach us who’s in charge, and often lead us to our knees before the throne of God. For Jonah, it was an actual storm. God created a violent wind on the waters to get Jonah hurled out of the ship and into the sea. Good thing for Jonah, God appointed a fish to swallow him as a divine rescue.

The word of God came to Jonah, but Jonah turned away. God said to go east; Jonah went west. God said to speak; Jonah stayed silent.

The word of God came to Jonah, but Jonah turned away. God said to go east; Jonah went west. God said to speak; Jonah stayed silent. Did this rebel prophet thwart God’s plan? What happens when people today learn of God’s plan for their lives but choose to sidestep it?

Chuck Swindoll begins his series on Jonah, not by immersing us in the intricate details of this literary masterpiece but by giving us a bird’s-eye-view of the book. Immediately, we’ll learn how running from God is a theological impossibility and how running with God is a remarkable discovery.

If you’ve ever spoken with someone facing impending death, you know he or she speaks with urgency, clarity, passion, and love. In apostle Paul’s final written words in 2 Timothy, you’ll find each of those qualities.

Even though Paul was chained to a Roman guard under house arrest for two years, he refused to let his circumstances define his attitude or contentment (Acts 28:30–31). He chose to believe his suffering would advance the gospel. Paul’s words in Philippians provide a blueprint for how to live today.

Even though Paul was chained to a Roman guard under house arrest for two years, he refused to let his circumstances define his attitude or contentment (Acts 28:30–31). He chose to believe his suffering would advance the gospel. Paul’s words in Philippians provide a blueprint for how to live today.

To whom do you turn as you navigate life’s stormy trials? Have you ever wondered if there’s a better way? The storm and shipwreck in Acts 27 impart wisdom beyond a simple history or nautical lesson. Listen in to Pastor Chuck Swindoll share four anchors that will hold fast as you encounter the inevitable storms of life. Discover how to cling to the anchors of stability, unity, renewal, and reality no matter what seemingly impossible circumstances you face.