There were thirteen of us in the boat. But we were not worried about our safety—not because of the boat anyway. The water’s edge was within hand’s reach but it was a sturdy vessel built for almost twenty people. There was just something ominous about the night. Our leader said he wanted us to sail across the lake. It had been a long, hot day in the sun while he spoke and mingled with people. It was obvious he was tired. We were all tired. As we pushed away from the shore, he positioned himself in the boat’s stern, folded a deck pillow under his head, and curled up comfortably on deck. As our oars splashed their rhythmic song, he was soon fast asleep.

Then the storm hit. Out of nowhere.

Deck Time with Jesus offers a profound look at the storms of life that eventually come to everyone. Illnesses, tragic accidents, job loss, betrayal, divorce, bankruptcy, depression, premature death—these, along with many others, are all part of the human experience. When experiencing the swaying deck of your frightening storm, grab your deck pillow, snuggle up so close to Jesus that you can hear His heartbeat, and rest. Trust Him with your personal storm.

The inspirational, self-improvement theme is that of a voyager discovering the reasons behind the storms of life. Some reasons are obvious; some become evident through careful discovery. Still others require our faithful trust in God until we reach eternity.

Looking at the examples of several Biblical characters, the reader understands how God’s Word offers many clues to help us navigate life’s storm-tossed seas. When comparing the storms that happened to Samson, Moses, Esther, Job, David and others with some difficult and heartbreaking testimonies of present-day people, readers will understand how the reasons behind every storm fall into distinct categories.