Blog Posts by Charles Stanley

Peace That Conquers

Editor’s note: Dr. Charles Stanley, beloved pastor and preacher who passed away in April of 2023, spent his lifetime exhorting others to trust in God… a challenge for all of ...

Who is going to be in Heaven?

There is one question that all children of God have wondered about at one time or another. It’s an important and personal question. For some of us, it’s the biggest ...

Putting Down Emotional Baggage

If the Son makes you free, you shall be free indeed. — John 8:36 On a trip to the High Sierra mountain range in California, some-thing hit me: the pack ...

A Message Precisely for You

When was the last time you heard God speak to you in your spirit? I believe God desires to communicate with each of us on a daily basis — in ...

A Prayer for When You Need Encouragement

This I recall to my mind, Therefore I have hope. The Lord’s lovingkindnesses indeed never cease, For His compassions never fail. They are new every morning; Great is Your faithfulness. ...

A Prayer for When You Are Afraid

Fear not, for I am with you;Be not dismayed, for I am your God.I will strengthen you,Yes, I will help you,I will uphold you with My righteous right hand. — Isaiah ...

A New Covenant of Confidence

When the hour came, He reclined at the table, and the apostles with Him... When He had taken some bread and given thanks, He broke it and gave it to ...

When You Are Confused About God's Will

This book of the law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do according to ...

Prayer Is a Peace-Giving Gift

Many decades ago, one of my college friends gave me a small picture that has meant a great deal to me. There is nothing remarkable about it from an artistic ...

The Power of Perspective

Several years ago, a good, very godly friend of mine lost his wife to cancer. It was devastating. We had prayed and prayed for her recovery, but there was no ...

A Minister of Comfort

He comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort others. — 2 Corinthians 1:4 NLTYou’ve heard repeatedly that God causes all the circumstances of your life to ...

Showing God

Hope that is seen is not hope; for who hopes for what he already sees? — Romans 8:24Do you have a preconceived idea about how God is going to meet ...

Your Prince of Peace

Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom His favor rests. — Luke 2:14 NIVDoes your heart yearn for peace? The hectic nature ...

Who Is This Giver of Prayer?

The first privilege of having an intimate relationship with God through prayer is that you get to know God. Consider what a great and awesome honor that is — to ...

The Promise of Blessing

What is a blessing? So often in our world today, blessing is defined as “prosperity.” But a blessing is so much more.A blessing from God is a gift that is ...

Brokenness: Prepare to Bear Much Fruit

God Is Our All in All Brokenness brings us to the place where we say, “All that matters is God and His presence in my life,” the place where we ...

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Your waiting is not wasted when waiting on the Lord!

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