Dr Stanley explains that when God tells us to do something and we choose not to obey we are running from Him [... more]

After Jonah's unsuccessful attempts to run from God he was given a second chance to proclaim God's warning to the Ninevites Hear what happened when the prophet obediently delivered the divine message That's our focus on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg ----------------------------------------- Click here and look for FROM THE SERMON to stream or read the full message This program is part of the series 'A Study in Jonah Man Overboard ' Learn more about our current resource request your copy with a donation of any amount Helpful Resources - Learn about God's salvation plan - Read our most recent [... more]

We sometimes look to our most dangerous enemy to meet a need only God can David fell so far that he joined Israel's enemy army for a time In this message we review key narratives of David's flight from Saul from Samuel - What happens when we run from God to other fortresses instead This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount Get yours at rtwoffer com or call us at - - - [... more]

In this episode we revisit a message from Pastor Greg Laurie titled God in Pursuit Preaching from the story of the prophet Jonah Pastor Greg describes how God pursues us in order to have a relationship with us Sometimes we run from God not understanding that He is looking out for our own good Are you not convinced of God's lovingkindness and offer of forgiveness of sins to you Pastor Greg says Jesus Christ came to pay a debt He did not owe because we owed a debt we could not pay And if you'll believe in Him and turn [... more]

God had to take Jonah into the belly of a fish to get his attention How is He getting yours [... more]

ldquo I fled Him down the nights and down the days rdquo opens the famous poem ldquo The Hound of Heaven rdquo by English poet Francis Thompson Thompson describes Jesus rsquo unceasing pursuit mdash despite his efforts to hide or even run away from God The poet concludes ldquo I am he whom Thou seekest rdquo The pursuing love of God is a central theme of the book of Jonah The prophet received an assignment to tell the people of Nineveh notorious enemies of Israel about their need to turn to God but instead ldquo Jonah ran away from the [... more]

In this episode we revisit a message from Pastor Greg Laurie titled God in Pursuit Preaching from the story of the prophet Jonah Pastor Greg describes how God pursues us in order to have a relationship with us Sometimes we run from God not understanding that He is looking out for our own good Are you not convinced of God's lovingkindness and offer of forgiveness of sins to you Pastor Greg says Jesus Christ came to pay a debt He did not owe because we owed a debt we could not pay And if you'll believe in Him and turn [... more]

Frustrated and disappointed with church seventeen-year-old Trevor began a years-long quest for answers But nothing he explored seemed to satisfy his longings or answer his questions His journey did draw him closer to his parents Still he had problems with Christianity During one discussion he exclaimed bitterly ldquo The Bible is full of empty promises rdquo Another man faced disappointment and hardship that fueled his doubts But as David fled from enemies who sought to kill him his response was not to run from God but to praise Him ldquo Though war break out against me even then I will [... more]