A crisis isn’t just defined by those events that you’ve feared in your worst nightmares. It includes events that you have never imagined could happen—circumstances that completely blindside you and leave you reeling and struggling to regain some kind of foothold. It’s crucial in these times to know where your foundation is and to return to the truths that you embraced before your crisis knocked you over. In short, you must cling to the promises of our unchanging, compassionate God—who alone offers hope when and where it’s most needed.
Use the resources on this page to be your handrails and toeholds as you struggle to stay on your feet and apply God’s Word in the midst of crises.
“The Source of Hope and Strength”
by Colleen Swindoll-Thompson
What happens when the bottom drops out of your life? Colleen Swindoll points you to the words of Jeremiah to find the answer. The prophet was surely a man in crisis, having to watch his beloved nation carried away to captivity, despite his best efforts and pleas for change. Draw comfort from his words and example as he chose to look to the Lord for strength.
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“Hope Beyond Our Trials: ‘When Through Fiery Trials . . .’”
1 Peter 4:12–19
Peter was not one to quote pious platitudes; he had lived too long and seen too much. So we should pay careful attention to what Peter wrote—especially when life seems to be passing us through fiery trials. Peter lived during the days when being a Christian could cost you your life; therefore, the truths he offered should help us get through the fire of affliction we can experience in our own lives.
“Unraveling the Mystery of Suffering” from the series Special Words for Special People
“Getting Through the Tough Stuff of Pain” from the series Getting Through the Tough Stuff
“Getting Through the Tough Stuff of Death” from the series Getting Through the Tough Stuff
“Timely Reminders of Timeless Truths”
“Getting Through the Tough Stuff of Divorce” from the series Getting Through the Tough Stuff
“Trust Him”
September 1, 2010
Having trouble seeing the logic behind what God is allowing in your life? In this Video Insight, Chuck Swindoll helps us be at rest with mysteries.
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Getting Through the Tough Stuff: It’s Always Something!
by Charles R. Swindoll
softcover book
Wouldn’t it be great if our days came with a “Do Over” button?
Ever had one of those days when nothing—absolutely nothing—goes according to plan? Chuck Swindoll has had his share of days he’d like to do over. But since life doesn’t come with a “Do Over” button, Chuck shares how we can make the best of our days—even if it always seems that it’s one hard thing or another.
231-page softcover book
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Hope for the Hurting
softcover book
Everyone must sit for a portrait of pain. And when it happens, life takes on the hue of hopelessness. But don’t despair. Bright colors can be painted into that painful portrait. This Insight for Living LifeMaps book offers hope for enduring suffering, encouragement that you do not suffer alone, lessons on what suffering can teach us about ourselves, and suggested answers we can give others when they suffer.
106-page softcover LifeMaps book
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Job: A Man of Heroic Endurance
CD Series
Join Chuck Swindoll as he guides us through the fog of confusion, anger, blame, and that gnawing silence we feel in the midst of suffering. Chuck’s comprehensive study of the book of Job reminds us that we don’t have to understand why we suffer . . . we only need to know that God is in control.
22 messages on 22 compact discs
This series does not include a study guide.
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The Secret to Facing Hard Days
softcover book
Nothing takes the wind out of your sails like discouragement. And who hasn’t known a restless night filled with worries about tomorrow?
Walk through what the Bible says about discouragement, guilt, and anxiety in this very personal look at God’s provisions for your hardest days. Each chapter includes a practical, wise word from Chuck Swindoll. Not only is this book a good reminder for you, but it’s also a good and trusted resource to pass along to a friend.
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