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1 Thessalonians 1:1–10 If you boil it down, a church with “the right stuff” believes the right message and behaves in the right manner. Its members live compelling lives, like the early church in Thessalonica. Take a look at 1 Thessalonians 1 with Pastor Chuck Swindoll. Learn from one of Paul's earliest epistles to a local church. Does your church have the right stuff? Find encouragement and insight for you and your church.

1 Thessalonians 1:1–10 If you boil it down, a church with “the right stuff” believes the right message and behaves in the right manner. Its members live compelling lives, like the early church in Thessalonica. Take a look at 1 Thessalonians 1 with Pastor Chuck Swindoll. Learn from one of Paul's earliest epistles to a local church. Does your church have the right stuff? Find encouragement and insight for you and your church.

2 Chronicles 26:1–21 How quickly monuments erected in our own names and for our own glory come crashing down, taking us with them. The rise and fall of King Uzziah, recorded in 2 Chronicles 26, is a pertinent example of this tragedy. Tune in to hear Pastor Chuck Swindoll teach on pride, leadership, and God's glory. Learn the telltale signs of a ministry or a leader hoarding glory for themselves instead of giving it back to God. Determine to give God all the praise!

2 Chronicles 26:1–21 How quickly monuments erected in our own names and for our own glory come crashing down, taking us with them. The rise and fall of King Uzziah, recorded in 2 Chronicles 26, is a pertinent example of this tragedy. Tune in to hear Pastor Chuck Swindoll teach on pride, leadership, and God's glory. Learn the telltale signs of a ministry or a leader hoarding glory for themselves instead of giving it back to God. Determine to give God all the praise!

2 Chronicles 26:1-21 / February 26-March 2, 2026 Tragically, King Uzziah didn't learn well enough what it meant to fear and worship God. He had a good start. He walked humbly with God, pursued the disciplines of godly living, and sought wise counsel. But when he achieved military prowess and gained notoriety, his heart became proud. He built monuments to himself. Then his fear of God waned, and he sinned against Him. And Uzziah's sin had lifelong consequences. From the Series: Fascinating Stories of Forgotten Lives: Rediscovering Some Old Testament Characters read more

2 Chronicles 26:1–21 How quickly monuments erected in our own names and for our own glory come crashing down, taking us with them. The rise and fall of King Uzziah, recorded in 2 Chronicles 26, is a pertinent example of this tragedy. Tune in to hear Pastor Chuck Swindoll teach on pride, leadership, and God's glory. Learn the telltale signs of a ministry or a leader hoarding glory for themselves instead of giving it back to God. Determine to give God all the praise!

2 Chronicles 26:1-21 / February 26-March 2, 2026 Tragically, King Uzziah didn't learn well enough what it meant to fear and worship God. He had a good start. He walked humbly with God, pursued the disciplines of godly living, and sought wise counsel. But when he achieved military prowess and gained notoriety, his heart became proud. He built monuments to himself. Then his fear of God waned, and he sinned against Him. And Uzziah's sin had lifelong consequences. From the Series: Fascinating Stories of Forgotten Lives: Rediscovering Some Old Testament Characters read more

2 Chronicles 26:1-21 / February 26-March 2, 2026 Tragically, King Uzziah didn't learn well enough what it meant to fear and worship God. He had a good start. He walked humbly with God, pursued the disciplines of godly living, and sought wise counsel. But when he achieved military prowess and gained notoriety, his heart became proud. He built monuments to himself. Then his fear of God waned, and he sinned against Him. And Uzziah's sin had lifelong consequences. From the Series: Fascinating Stories of Forgotten Lives: Rediscovering Some Old Testament Characters read more

2 Kings 5:15–27 Secret greed is a subtle, yet overpowering temptation. How easy it can be for our desires to get out of whack! Uncover with Pastor Chuck Swindoll how one deceitful act led to disastrous consequences (2 Kings 5). Watch Gehazi's secret greed unfold. Guard against discontentment, rationalization, and deception in your own life!

2 Kings 5:15-27 / February 24-25, 2026 Deep in the heart of Elisha's helper, Gehazi, were smoldering embers of greed. Silently, secretively, they remained hidden. No one could tell by looking. Words never passed from Gehazi's mouth, admitting such sin, but it was there nevertheless. Through a series of events those embers burst into full flame. As we recount the story, we want to take sufficient time to examine our own hearts and determine if we suffer from a similar malady. From the Series: Fascinating Stories of Forgotten Lives: Rediscovering Some Old Testament Characters read more

2 Kings 5:15–27 Secret greed is a subtle, yet overpowering temptation. How easy it can be for our desires to get out of whack! Uncover with Pastor Chuck Swindoll how one deceitful act led to disastrous consequences (2 Kings 5). Watch Gehazi's secret greed unfold. Guard against discontentment, rationalization, and deception in your own life!

2 Kings 5:15-27 / February 24-25, 2026 Deep in the heart of Elisha's helper, Gehazi, were smoldering embers of greed. Silently, secretively, they remained hidden. No one could tell by looking. Words never passed from Gehazi's mouth, admitting such sin, but it was there nevertheless. Through a series of events those embers burst into full flame. As we recount the story, we want to take sufficient time to examine our own hearts and determine if we suffer from a similar malady. From the Series: Fascinating Stories of Forgotten Lives: Rediscovering Some Old Testament Characters read more

2 Kings 5:15-27 / February 24-25, 2026 Deep in the heart of Elisha's helper, Gehazi, were smoldering embers of greed. Silently, secretively, they remained hidden. No one could tell by looking. Words never passed from Gehazi's mouth, admitting such sin, but it was there nevertheless. Through a series of events those embers burst into full flame. As we recount the story, we want to take sufficient time to examine our own hearts and determine if we suffer from a similar malady. From the Series: Fascinating Stories of Forgotten Lives: Rediscovering Some Old Testament Characters read more

2 Kings 5:1–14 What do a military officer, servant girl, deadly disease, and muddy water have in common? Tune in to hear Pastor Chuck Swindoll teach on the truth found in 2 Kings 5. Discover how Naaman's story reflects the spiritual journey many people go on as they turn to Jesus Christ. Reflect on the relief found only in your Savior. Look to Him and be cleansed. Eagerly share the good news with others!

2 Kings 5:1-14 / February 20-23, 2026 Though not strong in faith, Naaman was nevertheless greatly respected as a leader of troops and as a military warrior. One day all that was put on hold. None of his trophies seemed important any longer. He was unclean…he had become a leper. This is a story about a man, once proud and self-sufficient, finally humbling himself before the only One who could cleanse his leprosy…and did. From the Series: Fascinating Stories of Forgotten Lives: Rediscovering Some Old Testament Characters read more

2 Kings 5:1–14 What do a military officer, servant girl, deadly disease, and muddy water have in common? Tune in to hear Pastor Chuck Swindoll teach on the truth found in 2 Kings 5. Discover how Naaman's story reflects the spiritual journey many people go on as they turn to Jesus Christ. Reflect on the relief found only in your Savior. Look to Him and be cleansed. Eagerly share the good news with others!

2 Kings 5:1-14 / February 20-23, 2026 Though not strong in faith, Naaman was nevertheless greatly respected as a leader of troops and as a military warrior. One day all that was put on hold. None of his trophies seemed important any longer. He was unclean…he had become a leper. This is a story about a man, once proud and self-sufficient, finally humbling himself before the only One who could cleanse his leprosy…and did. From the Series: Fascinating Stories of Forgotten Lives: Rediscovering Some Old Testament Characters read more

2 Kings 5:1-14 / February 20-23, 2026 Though not strong in faith, Naaman was nevertheless greatly respected as a leader of troops and as a military warrior. One day all that was put on hold. None of his trophies seemed important any longer. He was unclean…he had become a leper. This is a story about a man, once proud and self-sufficient, finally humbling himself before the only One who could cleanse his leprosy…and did. From the Series: Fascinating Stories of Forgotten Lives: Rediscovering Some Old Testament Characters read more

1 Chronicles 4:9–10 Have you ever felt insignificant, unwanted, or limited? Enter into the brief story of an obscure individual, whose account offers great hope. Discover with Pastor Chuck Swindoll the faith behind Jabez's prayer in 1 Chronicles 4. What large thing are you asking of God? Pray with faith like Jabez and trust in God's sovereign timing, plan, and purposes!

1 Chronicles 4:9-10 / February 18-19, 2026 Jabez emerges in the midst of epitaphs on tombstones as the Spirit of God is pleased to hover over his life a bit longer than any other mentioned in this context. Because God singles out Jabez, we are wise to pause and learn the truth of the story. By doing so, many who feel their lives are marked by obscurity and insignificance can gain fresh courage to excel. From the Series: Fascinating Stories of Forgotten Lives: Rediscovering Some Old Testament Characters read more

1 Chronicles 4:9–10 Have you ever felt insignificant, unwanted, or limited? Enter into the brief story of an obscure individual, whose account offers great hope. Discover with Pastor Chuck Swindoll the faith behind Jabez's prayer in 1 Chronicles 4. What large thing are you asking of God? Pray with faith like Jabez and trust in God's sovereign timing, plan, and purposes!

1 Chronicles 4:9-10 / February 18-19, 2026 Jabez emerges in the midst of epitaphs on tombstones as the Spirit of God is pleased to hover over his life a bit longer than any other mentioned in this context. Because God singles out Jabez, we are wise to pause and learn the truth of the story. By doing so, many who feel their lives are marked by obscurity and insignificance can gain fresh courage to excel. From the Series: Fascinating Stories of Forgotten Lives: Rediscovering Some Old Testament Characters read more

1 Chronicles 4:9-10 / February 18-19, 2026 Jabez emerges in the midst of epitaphs on tombstones as the Spirit of God is pleased to hover over his life a bit longer than any other mentioned in this context. Because God singles out Jabez, we are wise to pause and learn the truth of the story. By doing so, many who feel their lives are marked by obscurity and insignificance can gain fresh courage to excel. From the Series: Fascinating Stories of Forgotten Lives: Rediscovering Some Old Testament Characters read more

1 Kings 12:1–16 As Christians, our private life must match our public life, our words must match our promises, and our whole life must be integrated. No double standards or inconsistencies! In this message, Pastor Chuck Swindoll journeys through Rehoboam's life, revealing the dangerous effects of hypocrisy (1 Kings 12). Avoid any masks you might be tempted to wear. Strip away the veneers. Let God forge real character and strength in you. Live a genuine life with integrity!

1 Kings 12:1-16 / February 16-17, 2026 Although a rather obscure character,  Rehoboam, who lived in the days of the kings, illustrates the principle what appears on the surface doesn't always match what lies beneath. We can learn many lessons about integrity from his life! From the Series: Fascinating Stories of Forgotten Lives: Rediscovering Some Old Testament Characters read more

1 Kings 12:1–16 As Christians, our private life must match our public life, our words must match our promises, and our whole life must be integrated. No double standards or inconsistencies! In this message, Pastor Chuck Swindoll journeys through Rehoboam's life, revealing the dangerous effects of hypocrisy (1 Kings 12). Avoid any masks you might be tempted to wear. Strip away the veneers. Let God forge real character and strength in you. Live a genuine life with integrity!

1 Kings 12:1-16 / February 16-17, 2026 Although a rather obscure character,  Rehoboam, who lived in the days of the kings, illustrates the principle what appears on the surface doesn't always match what lies beneath. We can learn many lessons about integrity from his life! From the Series: Fascinating Stories of Forgotten Lives: Rediscovering Some Old Testament Characters read more

1 Kings 12:1-16 / February 16-17, 2026 Although a rather obscure character,  Rehoboam, who lived in the days of the kings, illustrates the principle what appears on the surface doesn't always match what lies beneath. We can learn many lessons about integrity from his life! From the Series: Fascinating Stories of Forgotten Lives: Rediscovering Some Old Testament Characters read more

2 Samuel 12:7–25 After David's unfaithfulness with Bathsheba, he suffered with troubles at “home” for the remainder of his life. The consequence for his sin began to whirl like a tornado. Journey through scenes of disintegration in David's family life. And discover with Pastor Chuck Swindoll four ways to cope with consequences from sinful choices (2 Samuel 12). Honestly admit your sin and struggles to God and others. Face the consequences of your sin with courage. Don't take lightly the grace of God!

2 Samuel 12:7-25 / February 11-13, 2026 Family feuds, wayward kids, parent-child clashes, husband-wife disagreements, and other in-house pressures have a way of breaking our spirits and stealing our joy. And no one is immune who compromises with God's standard—not even a king such as David. In this study we witness the monarch's misery as the sword of consequences falls on him and his family. From the Series: Fascinating Stories of Forgotten Lives: Rediscovering Some Old Testament Characters read more

2 Samuel 12:7–25 After David's unfaithfulness with Bathsheba, he suffered with troubles at “home” for the remainder of his life. The consequence for his sin began to whirl like a tornado. Journey through scenes of disintegration in David's family life. And discover with Pastor Chuck Swindoll four ways to cope with consequences from sinful choices (2 Samuel 12). Honestly admit your sin and struggles to God and others. Face the consequences of your sin with courage. Don't take lightly the grace of God!

2 Samuel 12:7-25 / February 11-13, 2026 Family feuds, wayward kids, parent-child clashes, husband-wife disagreements, and other in-house pressures have a way of breaking our spirits and stealing our joy. And no one is immune who compromises with God's standard—not even a king such as David. In this study we witness the monarch's misery as the sword of consequences falls on him and his family. From the Series: Fascinating Stories of Forgotten Lives: Rediscovering Some Old Testament Characters read more

2 Samuel 12:7–25 After David's unfaithfulness with Bathsheba, he suffered with troubles at “home” for the remainder of his life. The consequence for his sin began to whirl like a tornado. Journey through scenes of disintegration in David's family life. And discover with Pastor Chuck Swindoll four ways to cope with consequences from sinful choices (2 Samuel 12). Honestly admit your sin and struggles to God and others. Face the consequences of your sin with courage. Don't take lightly the grace of God!

2 Samuel 12:7-25 / February 11-13, 2026 Family feuds, wayward kids, parent-child clashes, husband-wife disagreements, and other in-house pressures have a way of breaking our spirits and stealing our joy. And no one is immune who compromises with God's standard—not even a king such as David. In this study we witness the monarch's misery as the sword of consequences falls on him and his family. From the Series: Fascinating Stories of Forgotten Lives: Rediscovering Some Old Testament Characters read more

2 Samuel 12:7-25 / February 11-13, 2026 Family feuds, wayward kids, parent-child clashes, husband-wife disagreements, and other in-house pressures have a way of breaking our spirits and stealing our joy. And no one is immune who compromises with God's standard—not even a king such as David. In this study we witness the monarch's misery as the sword of consequences falls on him and his family. From the Series: Fascinating Stories of Forgotten Lives: Rediscovering Some Old Testament Characters read more

1 Samuel 25 A godly wife, a foolish husband, and a rash soldier overlap in a fascinating story found in 1 Samuel 25. Follow along as Pastor Chuck Swindoll explores the story of Abigail and Nabal as they meet the future king, David. Which character or part of the passage will resonate with you? Resolve to act with wisdom and discernment every day. See other's needs and determine to meet them with sensitivity and grace. Then trust God's perfect timing!

1 Samuel 25 / February 9-10, 2026 The story we discover recorded in 1 Samuel 25 is amazing—change a few particulars, the geography, and the date, and we find ourselves reenacting a series of events as modern as today's news. It is the story of an unfair boss, a strained marriage, and a great-hearted woman whose act of unselfish bravery saved her husband's neck! Its fairy tale ending makes the story one of the most memorable in all the Old Testament. From the Series: Fascinating Stories of Forgotten Lives: Rediscovering Some Old Testament Characters read more

1 Samuel 25 A godly wife, a foolish husband, and a rash soldier overlap in a fascinating story found in 1 Samuel 25. Follow along as Pastor Chuck Swindoll explores the story of Abigail and Nabal as they meet the future king, David. Which character or part of the passage will resonate with you? Resolve to act with wisdom and discernment every day. See other's needs and determine to meet them with sensitivity and grace. Then trust God's perfect timing!

1 Samuel 25 / February 9-10, 2026 The story we discover recorded in 1 Samuel 25 is amazing—change a few particulars, the geography, and the date, and we find ourselves reenacting a series of events as modern as today's news. It is the story of an unfair boss, a strained marriage, and a great-hearted woman whose act of unselfish bravery saved her husband's neck! Its fairy tale ending makes the story one of the most memorable in all the Old Testament. From the Series: Fascinating Stories of Forgotten Lives: Rediscovering Some Old Testament Characters read more

1 Samuel 25 / February 9-10, 2026 The story we discover recorded in 1 Samuel 25 is amazing—change a few particulars, the geography, and the date, and we find ourselves reenacting a series of events as modern as today's news. It is the story of an unfair boss, a strained marriage, and a great-hearted woman whose act of unselfish bravery saved her husband's neck! Its fairy tale ending makes the story one of the most memorable in all the Old Testament. From the Series: Fascinating Stories of Forgotten Lives: Rediscovering Some Old Testament Characters read more

1 Samuel 13–15 The Bible includes many examples of leaders who started strong but ended weak. Journey through scenes from the life of Saul—the king who refused to bow (1 Samuel 13–15). Tune in to hear Pastor Chuck Swindoll teach about a leader who took others too seriously while not taking God seriously enough. Find four reminders for all who walk with God. Take Him seriously!

1 Samuel 13-15 / February 4-6, 2026 When Saul became king, he was “little in his own eyes” (see 1 Sam. 15:17), but some time later all that changed drastically. The erosion of his character left him proud, impatient, and downright rebellious…a man who refused to bow even to the Lord his God. A serious failure and well worth our attention. From the Series: Fascinating Stories of Forgotten Lives: Rediscovering Some Old Testament Characters read more

1 Samuel 13–15 The Bible includes many examples of leaders who started strong but ended weak. Journey through scenes from the life of Saul—the king who refused to bow (1 Samuel 13–15). Tune in to hear Pastor Chuck Swindoll teach about a leader who took others too seriously while not taking God seriously enough. Find four reminders for all who walk with God. Take Him seriously!

1 Samuel 13-15 / February 4-6, 2026 When Saul became king, he was “little in his own eyes” (see 1 Sam. 15:17), but some time later all that changed drastically. The erosion of his character left him proud, impatient, and downright rebellious…a man who refused to bow even to the Lord his God. A serious failure and well worth our attention. From the Series: Fascinating Stories of Forgotten Lives: Rediscovering Some Old Testament Characters read more

1 Samuel 13–15 The Bible includes many examples of leaders who started strong but ended weak. Journey through scenes from the life of Saul—the king who refused to bow (1 Samuel 13–15). Tune in to hear Pastor Chuck Swindoll teach about a leader who took others too seriously while not taking God seriously enough. Find four reminders for all who walk with God. Take Him seriously!

1 Samuel 3:1–18 God gave one of the most severe warnings, recorded in Scripture, to a child. Witness with Pastor Chuck Swindoll the disintegration of a family, God's warning, and their responses. Learn the four signs of domestic disintegration from the life of Eli and his sons in 1 Samuel 3. Evaluate your own family life. In what areas could you grow? Commit to obedience to God and thoughtfulness with your family!

1 Samuel 3:1–18 God gave one of the most severe warnings, recorded in Scripture, to a child. Witness with Pastor Chuck Swindoll the disintegration of a family, God's warning, and their responses. Learn the four signs of domestic disintegration from the life of Eli and his sons in 1 Samuel 3. Evaluate your own family life. In what areas could you grow? Commit to obedience to God and thoughtfulness with your family!

Joshua 7 The volatility and pressure of hidden sin breaks the human heart. Journey with Pastor Chuck Swindoll through the victory and defeat of the Israelites in Joshua 7. Learn the consequences of hidden “sin in the camp.” Sin grieves God's heart. Deal with your sin swiftly and thoroughly. Lead like Joshua with courage, faith, and a desire to obey God!

Joshua 7 The volatility and pressure of hidden sin breaks the human heart. Journey with Pastor Chuck Swindoll through the victory and defeat of the Israelites in Joshua 7. Learn the consequences of hidden “sin in the camp.” Sin grieves God's heart. Deal with your sin swiftly and thoroughly. Lead like Joshua with courage, faith, and a desire to obey God!

Selections from Genesis 25–28 In Genesis 25–28, we find the story of twin brothers, Jacob and Esau. Their “war” with one another grows because of parental favoritism and leads to lifelong consequences for many. Explore with Pastor Chuck Swindoll three lingering lessons from Esau's life. As you study his story, you'll uncover truths about instant gratification, family dynamics, and more. Reject favoritism in your family. Invest in your children and reap the benefits!