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Life Interrupted
Popular author Priscilla Shirer uses the biblical book of Jonah to address daily obedience to God and how to respond when His plans donOCOt match our own."
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First published February 16, 2011
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Priscilla Shirer
82 books2,481 followersPriscilla Shirer is a wife and a mom first. But put a Bible in her hand and a message in her heart and you’ll see why thousands flock to her conferences and dive into her Bible study series’ and books each year.
A graduate of Dallas Theological Seminary, Priscilla holds a Master’s degree in Biblical Studies and considers it a privilege to serve believers from every denomination and culture by helping them to know the truths of Scripture intellectually and encouraging them to experience these truths practically by the power of the Holy Spirit.
In addition to Priscilla’s participation in many church and para-church conferences across the globe each year, Going Beyond Ministries hosts AWAKEN – an outreach event in their hometown designed to encourage and mobilize women locally. This free gathering brings together thousands of women from different denominations and backgrounds several times a year in an effort to stir revival.
Going Beyond Ministries also equips believers through books and Bible study resources. Priscilla has authored over a dozen video driven studies for women and teens on a myriad of Biblical characters and topics including Jonah, Gideon, the Exodus, discerning God’s voice, The Armor of God.
Her books include Discerning the Voice of God, God is Able, and two New York Times Bestsellers – The Resolution for Women and Fervent: A Woman’s Battle Plan for Serious, Specific and Strategic Prayer, which was named the 2016 Christian Book of the Year. Her latest offering is a 365-day devotional called Awaken: 90 Days with the God Who Speaks. In 2016, Priscilla ventured into the world of children’s publishing with The Prince Warriors, a fiction 4-book series and accompanying 365-day devotional (Unseen) designed to equip tween boys and girls for victory in spiritual warfare.
Priscilla has been married to Jerry for 20 years. Between studying and writing, she spends most of her time cleaning up after (and trying to satisfy the appetites of) their three growing boys – Jackson, Jerry Jr. and Jude.
A graduate of Dallas Theological Seminary, Priscilla holds a Master’s degree in Biblical Studies and considers it a privilege to serve believers from every denomination and culture by helping them to know the truths of Scripture intellectually and encouraging them to experience these truths practically by the power of the Holy Spirit.
In addition to Priscilla’s participation in many church and para-church conferences across the globe each year, Going Beyond Ministries hosts AWAKEN – an outreach event in their hometown designed to encourage and mobilize women locally. This free gathering brings together thousands of women from different denominations and backgrounds several times a year in an effort to stir revival.
Going Beyond Ministries also equips believers through books and Bible study resources. Priscilla has authored over a dozen video driven studies for women and teens on a myriad of Biblical characters and topics including Jonah, Gideon, the Exodus, discerning God’s voice, The Armor of God.
Her books include Discerning the Voice of God, God is Able, and two New York Times Bestsellers – The Resolution for Women and Fervent: A Woman’s Battle Plan for Serious, Specific and Strategic Prayer, which was named the 2016 Christian Book of the Year. Her latest offering is a 365-day devotional called Awaken: 90 Days with the God Who Speaks. In 2016, Priscilla ventured into the world of children’s publishing with The Prince Warriors, a fiction 4-book series and accompanying 365-day devotional (Unseen) designed to equip tween boys and girls for victory in spiritual warfare.
Priscilla has been married to Jerry for 20 years. Between studying and writing, she spends most of her time cleaning up after (and trying to satisfy the appetites of) their three growing boys – Jackson, Jerry Jr. and Jude.
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October 1, 2018
“There’s grace in [God’s] eyes.”
If there’s one thing I hope people come away from this book with it’s that God wants to give us grace. He has such stores of compassion in His heart for us, if only we’d turn from our wicked ways and ask for His forgiveness. He loves us more than we may comprehend in this lifetime.
This book is all about second chances and following God and discovering yet again what His grace means for the people around us as well as ourselves. I’m happy to have read it, because it’s perspective-shifting. It’s eye-opening. It’s grace-giving.
This year, 2018, my One Word is grace. This book has been on my shelf for over a year, maybe even two or three years. Not exactly sure. It was definitely a divine intervention that I read this book this year, while I’m studying up on and learning to live out grace that better reflects God’s own grace-giving heart. I’m happy to be learning so much, and I’m sure I’ll read this book over and over again in the future, as it made a huge impact on me.
And my highlighter got a significant workout. That’s always a plus.
If there’s one thing I hope people come away from this book with it’s that God wants to give us grace. He has such stores of compassion in His heart for us, if only we’d turn from our wicked ways and ask for His forgiveness. He loves us more than we may comprehend in this lifetime.
This book is all about second chances and following God and discovering yet again what His grace means for the people around us as well as ourselves. I’m happy to have read it, because it’s perspective-shifting. It’s eye-opening. It’s grace-giving.
This year, 2018, my One Word is grace. This book has been on my shelf for over a year, maybe even two or three years. Not exactly sure. It was definitely a divine intervention that I read this book this year, while I’m studying up on and learning to live out grace that better reflects God’s own grace-giving heart. I’m happy to be learning so much, and I’m sure I’ll read this book over and over again in the future, as it made a huge impact on me.
And my highlighter got a significant workout. That’s always a plus.
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September 8, 2020Originally I gave this title 3 stars. I am revising my stars to zero.
The reason I am doing so is that since reading this title, several things about my faith journey and expression have changed and I no longer subscribe to evangelical ideologies.
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It isn't that Shirer writes poorly but her topic is best suited to a new believer in Christ than those that have been around for a while and have been growing in knowledge of God. Unfortunately I was bored reading this book. The premise is good, the topic is good but Shirer's delivery of it, for me, was dull. It was a lot of what I have heard many, many times before. Certainly there is a place for this book but if you are a believer in Christ and have been for many years this book may be "more of the same". That being said, if you are a believer of Christ for many years but are still drinking the milk rather than chewing on the meat then this book will be good for you.
Shirer uses the book of Jonah as her proof text for discussing the interruptions that happen in our lives. Jonah is a very appropriate example and provides us with many lessons to learn from. The overall message of the book is don't despise the divine interruptions, see them as divine opportunities.
The reason I am doing so is that since reading this title, several things about my faith journey and expression have changed and I no longer subscribe to evangelical ideologies.
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It isn't that Shirer writes poorly but her topic is best suited to a new believer in Christ than those that have been around for a while and have been growing in knowledge of God. Unfortunately I was bored reading this book. The premise is good, the topic is good but Shirer's delivery of it, for me, was dull. It was a lot of what I have heard many, many times before. Certainly there is a place for this book but if you are a believer in Christ and have been for many years this book may be "more of the same". That being said, if you are a believer of Christ for many years but are still drinking the milk rather than chewing on the meat then this book will be good for you.
Shirer uses the book of Jonah as her proof text for discussing the interruptions that happen in our lives. Jonah is a very appropriate example and provides us with many lessons to learn from. The overall message of the book is don't despise the divine interruptions, see them as divine opportunities.
May 16, 2011
Let's face it, the book of Jonah is, well, different. Does it seem to you like it's unfinished with loads of ends that just weren't tied up? Do you think of it in terms of 'Jonah and the Whale'? Jonah was the central character, right?
Priscilla Shirer encourages us to look at these four "blink and you'll miss 'em" chapters in a new light. She shows how Jonah has relevance for today, and reminds us who the real main character is of the story. Hint: it's not Jonah, and it's not the big fish.
I've done Bible studies on Jonah before and, frankly, they were unsatisfying. The study that goes with Life Interrupted is engaging and challenging, and our group is only on week two! Parts of the book are repeated in the study guide, but there is a lot more useful and indepth material to read. If you've enjoyed Shirer's study or just heard her speak, you'll enjoy this book. I'd also recommend it to anyone who has not come across her before because she is very engaging.
Priscilla Shirer encourages us to look at these four "blink and you'll miss 'em" chapters in a new light. She shows how Jonah has relevance for today, and reminds us who the real main character is of the story. Hint: it's not Jonah, and it's not the big fish.
I've done Bible studies on Jonah before and, frankly, they were unsatisfying. The study that goes with Life Interrupted is engaging and challenging, and our group is only on week two! Parts of the book are repeated in the study guide, but there is a lot more useful and indepth material to read. If you've enjoyed Shirer's study or just heard her speak, you'll enjoy this book. I'd also recommend it to anyone who has not come across her before because she is very engaging.
November 6, 2011
I read this book today while waiting on my girls at the beauty shop. Shirer discusses Jonah’s story from the bible and uses it to illustrate how to “navigate the unexpected”. She carefully uses scripture to show us that we shouldn’t think about life stressors as interruptions but as divine interventions. Shirer uses everyday examples of how people turned their obstacle into an opportunity. This is a great book for anyone that sees the glass as half full and needs to see that Jesus. Died. For. You! She also has a bible study of the book of Jonah…I’m going to check that out too.
December 22, 2011
Unexpected interruptions in life and schedules...truly the story of my life.
In writing Life Interrupted: Navigating the Unexpected, Priscilla Shirer has practically written much of the story of my life. And she has never even met me! How is this?! Apparently my life situations and struggles are not quite as unique as I once thought. What a comforting realization.
Of all of the books I have read in the past few months, I would say this one speaks most specifically to me. As a matter of fact, I believe that you may discover the same for yourself if you so choose to venture into the waters of Jonah's story as told by Priscilla.
Jonah's story may be a bit familiar to most who have read the Bible or even heard Bible stories throughout their life. However, I have never read nor thought of Jonah's story in quite the way Priscilla Shirer presents it in Life Interrupted. For probably the first time ever, I actually found myself identifying with Jonah rather than judging him.
Have unexpected, even unwanted interruptions come your way causing your life course to be frustratingly altered?
Have you had a very large virtual fish swallow you in order to force you back on a path or mission you were trying to avoid and even run from?
Then I share with you something Priscilla says on this matter,
"...No matter how remote and relaxing, nothing fills the void of the abandoned purpose. Nothing feels the same anymore when you're running from God."
Have you made a mess of your life in the past?
Then, I echo a quote Priscilla shares by a lady named Carol Kent when she says,
"My mess has become my greatest message."
If you can say yes to any or all of the above, you may identify with Jonah more than you think. And you will definitely identify with Life Interrupted.
Additionally, I would like to leave you with an encouraging and true reminder from Priscilla,
"When we respond to our second chances by obeying Him with new determination, entirety, and abandon, His Word and work can do amazing things through us, enough to spill over into second chances for lots of others."
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher from B&H Publishing Group. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."
In writing Life Interrupted: Navigating the Unexpected, Priscilla Shirer has practically written much of the story of my life. And she has never even met me! How is this?! Apparently my life situations and struggles are not quite as unique as I once thought. What a comforting realization.
Of all of the books I have read in the past few months, I would say this one speaks most specifically to me. As a matter of fact, I believe that you may discover the same for yourself if you so choose to venture into the waters of Jonah's story as told by Priscilla.
Jonah's story may be a bit familiar to most who have read the Bible or even heard Bible stories throughout their life. However, I have never read nor thought of Jonah's story in quite the way Priscilla Shirer presents it in Life Interrupted. For probably the first time ever, I actually found myself identifying with Jonah rather than judging him.
Have unexpected, even unwanted interruptions come your way causing your life course to be frustratingly altered?
Have you had a very large virtual fish swallow you in order to force you back on a path or mission you were trying to avoid and even run from?
Then I share with you something Priscilla says on this matter,
"...No matter how remote and relaxing, nothing fills the void of the abandoned purpose. Nothing feels the same anymore when you're running from God."
Have you made a mess of your life in the past?
Then, I echo a quote Priscilla shares by a lady named Carol Kent when she says,
"My mess has become my greatest message."
If you can say yes to any or all of the above, you may identify with Jonah more than you think. And you will definitely identify with Life Interrupted.
Additionally, I would like to leave you with an encouraging and true reminder from Priscilla,
"When we respond to our second chances by obeying Him with new determination, entirety, and abandon, His Word and work can do amazing things through us, enough to spill over into second chances for lots of others."
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher from B&H Publishing Group. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."
September 14, 2020
I LOVED the beginning of this book. It came to me at the perfect time (right before an unexpected surgery) and I really loved the message of reframing things to be seen not as interruptions but as opportunities from God. However, as the book went on I felt like it got overly preachy and sold the message of evangelism very strong. A lot of the book became about God calling you to bring other people into the church and I felt it got a little judgey. I also think this book assumes that we all hear the voice of God very clearly and we consciously choose to obey or disobey his guidance and I don't think that is the case for most people (myself included).
Overall I would reread this book and see if I get more out of it, but the ending just turned me off a little.
Overall I would reread this book and see if I get more out of it, but the ending just turned me off a little.
March 11, 2020
My small group is doing the Priscilla Shirer Jonah bible study. This story goes with it. It’s fantastic to go through a book of the Bible with my dear friends and I love that this story gives even greater insight. Priscilla is gifted at pulling truths out of scripture providing lessons we can all benefit from.
August 29, 2020
Sometimes we need to hear things in a certain way to get a better understanding. This book definitely helps in this way. I will be revisiting this book. It is very helpful. I appreciate Priscilla Shirer's ministry. God has blessedly given her something to say and to share.
January 2, 2015
Great study about the Jonah and how his life was interrupted. Everyday life seems to go along great and then something happens to interrupt our nice, easy flow. How do we deal with it? Everyone deals differently but the most important thing is to ask God to help us with it and through it. Life's interruptions should draw us closer to God and never further away. Take a lesson from Jonah.
August 5, 2012
This is an excellent book and I enjoy Priscilla's teaching. She breaks down Jonah's story; his mission and his attitude, and shows you how it is applied in our lives. God is so glorious!
May 2, 2018
Maybe Encouraging to Some
This is a very well written book that is certainly a good read for someone but for me it was disappointing. The title reaches out to people who are struggling with the many unexpected events that can happen in life but in the flow of what Christians do far to often, the author based her book on the biblically recorded disobedience and rebellion of Jonah. We live in perilous times in which so many people need to be encouraged rather than blamed for their struggles. Everyone struggling with debilitating illness and pain are not suffering these things because they have disobeyed God and/or turned away from Him. Two good bible characters to use for a book of this title and topic are Joseph and Job who suffered chiefly for the glory of God rather than being in rebellion. Sometimes life can be very difficult for people who love the Lord, are called for His purposes and surrendered to His will, calling and purpose for their lives. Perhaps the best approach would have been to have segments or chapters that address life's struggles as experienced by all three of these biblical characters.
This is a very well written book that is certainly a good read for someone but for me it was disappointing. The title reaches out to people who are struggling with the many unexpected events that can happen in life but in the flow of what Christians do far to often, the author based her book on the biblically recorded disobedience and rebellion of Jonah. We live in perilous times in which so many people need to be encouraged rather than blamed for their struggles. Everyone struggling with debilitating illness and pain are not suffering these things because they have disobeyed God and/or turned away from Him. Two good bible characters to use for a book of this title and topic are Joseph and Job who suffered chiefly for the glory of God rather than being in rebellion. Sometimes life can be very difficult for people who love the Lord, are called for His purposes and surrendered to His will, calling and purpose for their lives. Perhaps the best approach would have been to have segments or chapters that address life's struggles as experienced by all three of these biblical characters.
March 14, 2020
I’m not normally a huge fan of this author’s books, but after a trying month that culminated in this week, with an inordinate amount of disappointments and discouragements, the lessons and encouragements within this book were a balm. The interruptions that seem insurmountable and bring us to our knees, can be used for just that – to bring us to our knees before God. And it is there that we find the peace in every situation, no matter if disappointing or joyful, discouraging, or hopeful. For our joy and hope is in the Lord. And He is good.
The book goes through the short story of Jonah, with both personal and practical applications throughout the narrative. It does use some versions of the Bible that I would not use, but that is easily remedied.
There is also a corresponding Bible study book on the same theme, and the ladies of my church went through it, probably 7 or 8 years ago…. when I was working 12-14 hour days and barely had time to do my homework for the study. I didn’t get much out of that Bible study. But this time, with this different book, I've been jotting down little notes here and there around the house, with tidbits of encouraging insight.
The book goes through the short story of Jonah, with both personal and practical applications throughout the narrative. It does use some versions of the Bible that I would not use, but that is easily remedied.
There is also a corresponding Bible study book on the same theme, and the ladies of my church went through it, probably 7 or 8 years ago…. when I was working 12-14 hour days and barely had time to do my homework for the study. I didn’t get much out of that Bible study. But this time, with this different book, I've been jotting down little notes here and there around the house, with tidbits of encouraging insight.
January 19, 2022
If you have been around long enough to have filed income taxes then you have probably experienced some "interruptions" in your life. Suited asks us to consider how we respond to those interruptions using the book of Jonah as inspiration for a biblical response.
the writing is good, sprinkled with real life stories and examples. suited writes like she is sitting across from you over a cup of coffee; just an honest girl chat. there are absolutely some gems in here that I marked to come back to when in the trenches.
so why not 5 stars? that is hard to answer. I felt like there was a lot of good in this book, but I had hoped it would delve a little deeper. it was kind of like a lot of Lisa Terkeurst's books - accurate but kind of shallow. Great for those who are spiritually young, but not as much meat for those who have been around the block a few times. that being said, it was a great pick me up and encouragement for me during one of my interruptions. and I would definitely give it to a girlfriend who was struggling through her own interruption.
the writing is good, sprinkled with real life stories and examples. suited writes like she is sitting across from you over a cup of coffee; just an honest girl chat. there are absolutely some gems in here that I marked to come back to when in the trenches.
so why not 5 stars? that is hard to answer. I felt like there was a lot of good in this book, but I had hoped it would delve a little deeper. it was kind of like a lot of Lisa Terkeurst's books - accurate but kind of shallow. Great for those who are spiritually young, but not as much meat for those who have been around the block a few times. that being said, it was a great pick me up and encouragement for me during one of my interruptions. and I would definitely give it to a girlfriend who was struggling through her own interruption.
November 12, 2024
Life interruptions, whew!!!
Such a timely book for me and for this generation. I've known the story of Jonah but my main fascination was him being swallowed by the fish. This book gave me a different perspective of Jonah, and of the life interruptions (the ones I like and the ones I don't like) that God introduces in my life. Surrender might be difficult but it's definitely worth it. What else could be compared to living a life totally congruent with God's purpose, will and ways?
Key takeaways:
1. God is God on His own terms, not ours.
2. Are we willing to sacrifice our own comfort for the sake of taking the gospel of salvation to those who don't know it yet?
3. Disobedience will not make God change His assignment - Jonah's assignment was to go to Nineveh but he disobeyed. Even after he came out of the belly of the fish, the assignment was still to go to Nineveh.
Such a timely book for me and for this generation. I've known the story of Jonah but my main fascination was him being swallowed by the fish. This book gave me a different perspective of Jonah, and of the life interruptions (the ones I like and the ones I don't like) that God introduces in my life. Surrender might be difficult but it's definitely worth it. What else could be compared to living a life totally congruent with God's purpose, will and ways?
Key takeaways:
1. God is God on His own terms, not ours.
2. Are we willing to sacrifice our own comfort for the sake of taking the gospel of salvation to those who don't know it yet?
3. Disobedience will not make God change His assignment - Jonah's assignment was to go to Nineveh but he disobeyed. Even after he came out of the belly of the fish, the assignment was still to go to Nineveh.
November 23, 2020
It challenged me but not in the obvious way. I started question second chances -
are they second chances? Is God surprised when we run? (umm no) So why do we
often perceptively read Bible Stories as "see what this person did wrong.....avoid it and you will be a better person. The same Bible tells us we WILL mess up so perhaps the moral of the story is not about avoiding but learning to grow within the story, our story. Would this take us down a path of woulda, coulda and shoulda's?
I don't have those answers but I liked that the book spurred those thoughts - because the unexamined life is not work living.
are they second chances? Is God surprised when we run? (umm no) So why do we
often perceptively read Bible Stories as "see what this person did wrong.....avoid it and you will be a better person. The same Bible tells us we WILL mess up so perhaps the moral of the story is not about avoiding but learning to grow within the story, our story. Would this take us down a path of woulda, coulda and shoulda's?
I don't have those answers but I liked that the book spurred those thoughts - because the unexamined life is not work living.
April 20, 2022
This book was timely for me. I feel like my life is undergoing major interruption and I’m not so sure that I’m in the right frame of mind to actually be blessed or be a blessing by it. Listening to the story of Jonah and all the many facets that I never really considered does help me have a different outlook on what I consider to be an interruption. I recommend this for anyone who feels highjacked by life or thinks life is happening to them, but way out of their control. I was inspired to view the unplanned happenings in a way that would position me to make the most out of life instead of playing victim to circumstances.
June 15, 2023
I've went to see Priscilla Shirer speak recently and bought this book.
I loved her book Fervent so much that I wanted to give this one a try because my mom always had this book growing up. I was always drawn to this book. I give this book a 4/5 stars. She breaks the book of Jonah down phenomenally and relates it to us. I love her story about her son Jude and how she thought that she was done having kids and getting them all out of diapers and milk then BAM God gave her another child. I can most definitely relate to that. She uses scripture and breaks down the Hebrews meaning very well. Love her as a speaker and author.
I loved her book Fervent so much that I wanted to give this one a try because my mom always had this book growing up. I was always drawn to this book. I give this book a 4/5 stars. She breaks the book of Jonah down phenomenally and relates it to us. I love her story about her son Jude and how she thought that she was done having kids and getting them all out of diapers and milk then BAM God gave her another child. I can most definitely relate to that. She uses scripture and breaks down the Hebrews meaning very well. Love her as a speaker and author.
July 12, 2020
True transparency here, this book was the gift from a friend many years ago. I tried to read it when she sent it but kept getting interrupted (no pun intended) by other things and books. Fast forward to a global pandemic where our lives have literally been interrupted and we’re all “navigating the unexpected”. The book grabbed my eye the other day and I picked it up. What a wealth of perspective for the time we are living now! For anyone who is struggling with wanting a shift back to “normal” (I think that is probably most of us) this is a great read! Highly recommend!
November 10, 2017
Simply Devine
Before picking up this book to read, I felt like I had been running from what God is calling me to do. 1) Not sure what He wants me to do. And, 2) Afraid I am not spiritually knowledgeable enough to do the work He may have for me. After reading this book, I simply want to obey and experience His Devine Intervention while I feel the fear and do it anyway! Phenomenal Spiritual teaching. Thank you Ms Priscilla.
Before picking up this book to read, I felt like I had been running from what God is calling me to do. 1) Not sure what He wants me to do. And, 2) Afraid I am not spiritually knowledgeable enough to do the work He may have for me. After reading this book, I simply want to obey and experience His Devine Intervention while I feel the fear and do it anyway! Phenomenal Spiritual teaching. Thank you Ms Priscilla.
September 6, 2018
Priscilla gets to the Heart of the Issue
I have never really thought about the book of Jonah as having anything to do with my obedience. Before reading this book I just thought about the depressing content, but in light of life’s
Interruptions this book makes a powerful case for the interruptions to be a learning experience with God. He has something astounding waiting for me.
I have never really thought about the book of Jonah as having anything to do with my obedience. Before reading this book I just thought about the depressing content, but in light of life’s
Interruptions this book makes a powerful case for the interruptions to be a learning experience with God. He has something astounding waiting for me.
September 2, 2020
I love Priscilla Shirer's books and her teaching. Here, she uses Jonah to teach on life interruptions (aka divine intervention). She explains how to discern God redirecting your life's path versus enemy attacks and also discusses the need to surrender, yield and be obedient to the redirection as these may be times God is moving you towards greater things in life and help to strengthen our walk with him. This was a wonderful book to read at this time since life is somewhat on pause.
February 25, 2021
Here is a fresh look at the Jonah story that will change the way you look at life!
Shirer takes you through prophet Jonah's experience and looks at it as an interrruption in his life when God gives him the unwelcome task of going to Ninevah. She then reframes this interruption as a "divine intervention" and asks us to consider the upheavals in our own lives as God divinely interrupting our life because he has something better for us. It is our response to these events that can bring us closer to God in genuine relationship if we are willing to change our lives and our thinking.
This an extremely well-written book! Mine is underlined and highlighted all over the place. We read it in my Tuesdays Women Group. Simply Excellent! Highest recommendation!
Shirer takes you through prophet Jonah's experience and looks at it as an interrruption in his life when God gives him the unwelcome task of going to Ninevah. She then reframes this interruption as a "divine intervention" and asks us to consider the upheavals in our own lives as God divinely interrupting our life because he has something better for us. It is our response to these events that can bring us closer to God in genuine relationship if we are willing to change our lives and our thinking.
This an extremely well-written book! Mine is underlined and highlighted all over the place. We read it in my Tuesdays Women Group. Simply Excellent! Highest recommendation!
October 17, 2021
An amazing book. Shook me to the core with some of her main points. I lost my husband 2 months ago, he drowned on a family day at the lake, and always had a nagging feeling that God had big plans for me with this situation. He has done so much, and though we wish it hadn't happened this way, the kids and I are seeing the gifts God had planned for us all along.... Even though he had to interrupt our lives with such a tragedy
October 25, 2017
Divine intervention
Priscilla Shirer, through interpretation of Jonah, allows us to look at the interruptions of our life and see them with a different perspective. The book is an encouragement to surrender to God's will in all things ...and these interruptions become opportunities.
Priscilla Shirer, through interpretation of Jonah, allows us to look at the interruptions of our life and see them with a different perspective. The book is an encouragement to surrender to God's will in all things ...and these interruptions become opportunities.
December 14, 2018
Priscilla does a great job of pulling the story of Jonah to a new level and shows the practical view of how Jonah can be seen in us today. However, some of her stories from her life seemed to be a bit of a stretch to apply to the point she was making.
We used this book successfully for a women's small group study and all seemed to enjoy the study.
We used this book successfully for a women's small group study and all seemed to enjoy the study.
January 14, 2021
The journey of reading through every page of this book has brought to light a lot of hidden things one needs to consider when it comes to walking with Jesus.
I enjoy the fact that the author ends her script with her audience asking questions about themselves with regards to their state of reaction when interrupted with life’s issues.
I enjoy the fact that the author ends her script with her audience asking questions about themselves with regards to their state of reaction when interrupted with life’s issues.
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February 3, 2021This is a thought-provoking book based on the chapter of Jonah, that walks you through the ways and the whys God allows the unexpected detours and derailments in our lives and deals with, as the subtitle suggests, "navigating the unexpected." Priscilla Shirer spends the book discussing how to deal with the "divine interruption" to our own plans and accepting the new assignments God sends our way.
November 12, 2021
Awesome and Inspiring
Leaving me with ways to embrace interruptions versus asking why? Everyone knows Jonah & the Whale story but this side of the story was different , digging into his culture back then and us today, we need to stop running and become more obedient! Thank you for taking the time to write this book, praying for a better deeper change in me!
Leaving me with ways to embrace interruptions versus asking why? Everyone knows Jonah & the Whale story but this side of the story was different , digging into his culture back then and us today, we need to stop running and become more obedient! Thank you for taking the time to write this book, praying for a better deeper change in me!
January 20, 2022
Writing style not for me
First of all, congrats to PS for being an author. I liked the fact that this book discussed the Book of Jonah.
This is my 1st PS book. My opinion, her way of transitioning to new thoughts within a chapter was not well done.
Honestly, Im not a big PS fan. If it wasn't for my church's corporate fast, I would not have bought the book.
First of all, congrats to PS for being an author. I liked the fact that this book discussed the Book of Jonah.
This is my 1st PS book. My opinion, her way of transitioning to new thoughts within a chapter was not well done.
Honestly, Im not a big PS fan. If it wasn't for my church's corporate fast, I would not have bought the book.
January 20, 2022
Must Read!
Such an AMAZINNNGG book!!! Really blessed and enlightened me! Very well-written!! I love how Priscilla breaks down the story of Jonah and relates it to our modern day life explaining how God has called each one of us. And how many of what we think might be life interruptions are actually God’s divine interventions. Enjoy this wonderful book!
Such an AMAZINNNGG book!!! Really blessed and enlightened me! Very well-written!! I love how Priscilla breaks down the story of Jonah and relates it to our modern day life explaining how God has called each one of us. And how many of what we think might be life interruptions are actually God’s divine interventions. Enjoy this wonderful book!
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