Series Navigating Life's Shipwrecks

If we’re following Jesus, we can be confident we’ll arrive exactly where we need to be. But how can we be sure of the way . . . especially when the journey gets rather stormy?! Monday/Today on Discover the Word, Mart DeHaan, Elisa Morgan, and Bill Crowder turn to the book of Acts . . . and a story of detours and interruptions.

All of history is really God’s story. And each of us has a role to play in this epic tale!  Mart DeHaan, Elisa Morgan, and Bill Crowder explore a scene from the book of Acts . . . revealing that each character had a part in God’s grand plan. 

It’s discouraging when our best-laid plans fall apart. But could the frustrating interruptions in our lives . . . actually be God’s design for accomplishing His greater purpose?  Mart DeHaan, Elisa Morgan, and Bill Crowder explore how an unexpected detour was part of God’s good plan for the apostle Paul.

When our plans go off course . . . is it always up to us to get things back on track? How do we know when we should move over and let God take the wheel?  Mart DeHaan, Elisa Morgan, and Bill Crowder talk about the balance between planning for the unexpected. . . while still yielding to God.

Whether it’s an earthquake . . . a tornado . . . or a hurricane . . . or a fire, it’s a good idea to have a disaster plan in place. But how do we get ready for spiritual catastrophes?  Mart DeHaan, Elisa Morgan, and Bill Crowder study the book of Acts to learn how to prepare for adversity. 

The seas of life are rarely calm. So when the water gets rough, how do we respond? Mart DeHaan, Elisa Morgan, and Bill Crowder help us find the courage and faith to trust God in the shipwreck seasons of life. More biblical encouragement from the life of Paul for “Navigating Life’s Shipwrecks”. 

When the trials of life appear like storm clouds in the distance, our first instinct is to jump ship. But God always has a greater purpose in mind when He takes us into rough seas.  Mart DeHaan, Elisa Morgan, and Bill Crowder remind us not to be alarmed when God carries out His plan in unexpected ways.

Navigating life’s tough times is rarely as simple as going from Point A to Point B. Chances are, you’re going to have to make some unexpected detours along the way.  Mart DeHaan, Elisa Morgan, and Bill Crowder encourage us to stay focused on the destination . . . whenever we’re sidetracked by life’s detours.

Trials in life are practically a guarantee. So when disaster strikes . . . it’s important to have an emergency plan ready to put into action.  Mart DeHaan, Elisa Morgan, and Bill Crowder point to Paul’s response to an impending shipwreck . . .  as a model for our own crisis management.

The more you look back on your life, the more you begin to see a story unfolding. Maybe all of the plot twists haven’t yet been resolved . . . but it’s clear that God has a larger purpose in mind.  Mart DeHaan, Elisa Morgan, and Bill Crowder help us see God’s hand working in life’s most challenging moments.