Today's Insight with Chuck Swindoll

A young woman with a terminal illness calls a counselor, sharing her feelings of hopelessness and suicidal thoughts, but instead of despair, she finds peace and new hope through a conversation about Jesus Christ.

Heaven is not a place of fantasy, but an actual destination for those who have accepted God's free gift of His Son, where believers will experience beauty, peace, and constant joy in the presence of their Savior.

A particular story Jesus once told comes to my mind every time I think of life after death. Because it is descriptive and brief, we are able to get a fairly uncomplicated picture in our minds of this subject of hell.

In all honesty, to say that God’s rescue offer costs nobody anything is misleading. It costs us nothing today, but it cost His Son’s life. That’s the part we forget about.

Being lost can be a terrifying experience, but it's not just about physical disorientation - it can also refer to spiritual disconnection from God. A person may feel confident and secure on the outside, yet still be off track in their relationship with Him.

By breaking free from traditional norms and embracing moments of rest, play, and joy, individuals can overcome stress, guilt, and dissatisfaction, cultivating a deeper sense of contentment and well-being.

The biblical account of creation reveals God's intentional design to cultivate meaningful relationships with His first humans, Adam and Eve, demonstrating the value He places on human connection.

Restoring balance to a busy life requires more than just motivation; it demands intentional action. By deliberately prioritizing leisure and focusing on Christ, individuals can break free from the cycle of burnout and discover a more fulfilling existence.

As Christians, we are called to be imitators of God, embracing a daily habit of quietness, slowing down, and coming apart from the noise and speed of modern life.

By examining the life of Jesus Christ, who embodied a beautiful balance between work and leisure, Swindoll offers a refreshing perspective on how to avoid burnout and cultivate a healthier relationship with our work and faith.

Today’s devotional has one primary objective: to help you enjoy yourself, your life, and your Lord more . . . without feeling guilty or unspiritual. Yes, enjoy!

By recognizing the warning signs of defiance, including thoughts like "I want my own way" and "I don't care who it hurts," readers can take steps towards forgiveness and healing through Jesus Christ.

King Solomon planted seeds of willfulness and independence that reaped a harvest of rebellion in his heart. God’s first reaction to Solomon’s defiance was a strong statement of divine anger (1 Kings 11:9). Okay, what else does the Lord do?

Solomon planted seeds of willfulness and independence that reaped a harvest of age-old rebellion in his heart. Let’s see what God did in response to Solomon’s defiance.

The seeds of unaccountability were finally harvested . . . as they always are. The fruit? Unchecked independence. Nobody can get away with unaccountability. After a while, you’ve got to pay the piper. And that’s what Solomon did in the latter years of his life.