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Running away from God is never the answer…
Are you avoiding something? A past error, a tough task, or even God? In a world full of regret, Jonah's story reminds us: you can try to run from God, but you can't escape Him.
In "Jonah: Following God’s Call When You’d Rather Run Away," pastor Charlie Grimes explores Jonah’s story, highlighting God's relentless grace and second chances. Using his engaging style, Charlie shares how God brings us back to His purpose, showing boundless love even for those seen as undeserving.
This isn't just Jonah's story; it's your story too. Through this book, you'll discover that:
• It's never too late to pray, no matter how deep your despair.
• God's discipline is thorough, but it is also thoughtful, always serving a purpose to bring us closer to Him.
• Delayed obedience does not change the instructions, but God patiently pursues us.
• God is always working in the lives of everyone you meet, preparing them to hear His message long before you speak. He simply asks us to join Him where He's already at work.
"Jonah: Following God’s Call When You’d Rather Run Away" challenges your views and sparks self-reflection. Are you offended by God's grace toward others? Do you put comfort over God's plan? This book reveals your own "Nineveh"—the tough person, place, or call you avoid. It reminds us that God’s eternal concern is always for people, and they are the only thing we can bring to heaven.
Join Charlie Grimes as he explores Jonah's dramatic story. Be encouraged to start where you are, take what you have, and do what you can to live your faith and follow God's plan for your life. God is still shaping your story and never gives up on you.
“In a time in history when it seems everyone is in pursuit of happiness, my friend Charlie wrote with courage about what it means to pursue faithfulness to Almighty God. God is using Charlie to lead us from the path of “what concerns me” to the path of “what concerns God”.”
“Charlie Grimes’ Jonah: Following God’s Call When You’d Rather Run Away is a heartfelt, honest, and deeply relatable journey through the book of Jonah. With clarity and conviction, Charlie helps us wrestle with God’s mercy, our comfort, and the unsettling truth that grace isn’t just for us—it’s for those we struggle to love.”
“Generation upon generation of God’s people have spent time sharing the account of Jonah from the perspective of onlookers- safe to enjoy, reflect, and critique. In this book, Charlie takes us by the hand as a pastor and coach to lead us into the storyline where we must face our own Nineveh, our God of unwavering love, and the brokenness of our own hearts.”
“We are fortunate to have this book on Jonah; I especially commend it to you for its life application at every step for both believers and non-believers, even if you haven’t ever spent time in the belly of a whale. The reflection questions and prayers also lead to a deeper engagement with Jonah’s themes of rebellion, grace, and forgiveness.”