Are you running from something? A past mistake? A difficult calling? Or perhaps even God Himself? In a world often filled with regret and second-guessing, the ancient story of Jonah from the Holy Bible offers a profound and surprisingly relatable truth: You can run from God, but you can never outrun Him.

In Jonah: Following God's Call When You'd Rather Run Away, pastor and author Charlie Grimes delves into the well-known, yet often misunderstood, story of Jonah, a man who received a second chance in his life. With his characteristic engaging and accessible style, Charlie, an ex-coach and athletic director turned pastor, brings a unique and practical perspective to this timeless text. He reveals a God who is not about "paying us back" for our failures, but relentlessly "bringing us back" to His purpose for our lives.

Through this book, you'll discover that:

• It's never too late to pray, no matter how deep your despair.
• 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 will challenge your perceptions and prompt deep self-reflection. Are you "offended by God's grace" when it's extended to others? This book will help you recognize your own "Nineveh" – that difficult person, situation, or calling you'd rather avoid. It reminds us that God's concerns are eternal, and the only thing we can truly take to heaven is other people.

Join Charlie Grimes on this insightful journey through Jonah's tale. Be inspired to start where you are, take what you have, and do what you can to live out your faith and embrace God's amazing purpose for your life. Your story is still being written by a God who never gives up on you.