Dear Friend of the Ministry:

I love what I do.

Why? Everything I preach, teach, or write is based in a Book as timeless as it is true. So in a rapidly changing world, my work never goes out of date, never gets old, and never loses its relevance. When I have the privilege of presenting the Bible’s powerful truth, the response is often extraordinary . . . and sometimes surprising.

Following a church service the other day, an older man walked purposefully toward me. With a steely glint in his eye and a brusque tone in his voice, he said, “My wife talked to you, didn’t she? She must have.”

I said, “No, no, she . . .”

He quickly interrupted; “No, no, no. She talked to you. She called you up and told you.”

“No, she didn’t.” The man wouldn’t give up.

Finally, I looked him square in the eye, and said, “Look, I don’t know you, I don’t know your wife, and nobody talked to me!”

“Then how come you said what you did? It’s like you read my mail . . . like you’ve been looking in my window.” Defeated, he stood there, slowly shaking his head.

I placed a hand on his shoulder; “I know. It happens to me all the time.”

Hebrews 4:12 declares, “For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.” The Word of God reveals who we really are.

But we live in a world that is shifting and changing. Economic times have changed so quickly, many of us can hardly remember the days when there was a chicken in every pot, a grape on every vine . . . and a car dealership on every corner! Our society’s morals and values are turning upside-down. Folks spend more time online in a virtual world than interacting with the real one. Change is the watchword of this generation.

 

Isn’t it encouraging to know that some things will never change or become obsolete . . . that some things will never lose their depth and significance?

From the very beginning, we carefully and purposefully founded Insight for Living upon God's eternal Word. In this unpredictable world, we have made a firm commitment to hold tightly to the enduring Word of God—and to help you do the same.

Recently, I prepared a message called Looking Ahead to Things That Last. In it, I pointed toward God's inspired, unchanging Word and presented a few other things that will endure—such as our relationships with one another—regardless of today’s changes.

I’m convinced that we all need to hear this message . . . sooner rather than later. I would love to send you this DVD as my way of helping you on your spiritual journey.

Healthy relationships go two ways. As we seek to be there for you, we need you to stand alongside us. Will you partner with us as we continue passionately and consistently teaching the timeless truth of God’s Word? Will you enter into an enduring relationship with us as we minister together?

The costs of ministry are real and unrelenting, but the returns are well worth the sacrifice. When you give to Insight for Living, you actively participate with us in something that will last . . . something that will endure.

Please make your online gift today, while it’s on your mind. When you do, be sure to request your own copy of the DVD Looking Ahead to Things That Last. Thank you for standing with us.

With enduring gratitude for you,

Charles R. Swindoll