Blog Posts by Charles Stanley

When Everything is Chaotic: God Your Prince of Peace

It is wonderful to know that we don’t have to be perfect before God. But Christmas brings with it hectic schedules, tired loved ones, crowded malls, harried shoppers, and seasonal ...

Jesus: God in the Flesh

The Word became flesh, and dwelt among us, and we saw His glory, glory as of the only begotten from the Father, full of grace and truth. — John 1:14 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Be His Example

Be His Example Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in Heaven. — Matthew ...

Time to Rest

Editor’s note: Dr. Charles Stanley spent his whole life exhorting others to trust in God… a challenge for all of us especially when we are too busy and overtired. Trusting ...

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 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 ...

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Free Online Bible Study with Lysa TerKeurst

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