Charles Stanley
Trusting God With Today
Trusting God in difficult times can be a challenge, but working to grow that trust day by day brings greater joy and peace than we could ever find leaning on our own understanding. In Trusting God with Today, Dr. Charles Stanley encourages us to believe in God’s love and rest in His purpose for us.
This 365-day devotional from beloved author and pastor Dr. Charles Stanley will inspire you to see how God transforms our hearts and lives when we trust Him with an unknown future. Each entry in this daily devotional includes a Bible verse, a prayer, and inspirational teaching. Page by page, your soul will find rest as you remember that:
*No matter what is happening in the world or in your life, God is faithful
*You can release anxiety and embrace God’s rest as you stop trying to figure it all out yourself
*Trusting God one day at a time leads to contentment and satisfaction as He makes your paths straight
Trusting God with Today makes a wonderful gift for Christmas, Easter, birthdays, and graduations, or for anyone who longs to trust God more deeply in an uncertain world today and every day.
Gift Of Jesus
This Christmas, discover the gift of Jesus and what He means for your life. What if, in accepting this most precious gift, you are met with His grace and mercy and His peaceful presence? In the midst of chaotic holiday preparations, The Gift of Jesus will remind you that Christmas is a season of joy and renewal.
In The Gift of Jesus, beloved pastor and teacher Dr. Charles Stanley takes a deeply personal and inspiring look at how God gave us Himself through the birth of Christ. When He sent Jesus, He closed the separation between us, showing Himself to be intimately involved in every detail that concerns us. This book will usher you into Jesus’ presence, reveal His compassionate heart, and help you treasure the best parts of the Advent season. In this book of Christmas meditations, you will:
*See the Christmas story and God’s precious gift for you with fresh eyes
*Find the calm in the chaos
*Carve out time for reflection, prayer, and Scripture readings
*Know that Jesus is walking with you, whatever you’re facing this Christmas season
If you’re searching for comfort and direction or if you’d like to embrace together with your loved ones the significance of Christ’s birth, come worship the One who gave everything to walk with you each step of the way.
Each entry in The Gift of Jesus includes:
*A thoughtful meditation to illuminate the story of Christ’s birth
*Guided journaling questions with room to write your thoughts
*A Gift for Today statement to inspire you throughout the day
*Lyrics to a beautiful seasonal hymn
This Christmas season, reflect on the gift of Jesus and all He wants to be in your life.
30 Life Principles Revised And Updated (Revised)
In this revised and updated 30-lesson study guide, Dr. Charles Stanley guides readers through 30 Life Principles found in God’s Word that have shaped and changed his life. God has given these principles to guide, comfort, instruct, and teach us how to live triumphant Christian lives. When we open His Word and begin to study these truths, we gain hope for the future and fresh insights into His promises and blessings. We find that life doesn’t have to be a constant struggle–it can be an exciting adventure! This begins with us studying the Bible so we can learn about God, know His ways, and follow His awesome plan for our future.
Each lesson includes:
*Key Scripture: The main verse or passage on which the principle is based
*Life’s Questions: A brief teaching from Dr. Stanley that unpacks the principle
*What the Bible Says: Bible study questions to help readers explore the principle
*What It Means: Key takeaways to put into practice
*Life Examples: Practical questions to help readers apply the principle
*Living the Principle: A closing teaching on how to live out the principle
*Life Lessons to Remember: A summary of the takeaways for the lesson
This revised and updated edition includes new Bible study and reflection questions and a new leader’s guide to aid groups in going through the material together.
Will Of God
What is God’s will for your life, and how can you be sure you’re following His path? Trusted pastor and bestselling author of The Gift of Prayer helps you discover God’s purpose in this practical and insightful guide to hearing His voice.
We hear so much about God’s great purpose for our lives but what exactly does that mean? Does the Lord really care about the course we take? Is His path really better than what we can figure out on our own? And if so, how do we discover what He desires regarding the decisions and challenges we face every day-especially when the road ahead appears so confusing?
God’s will for you doesn’t have to remain a mystery. In fact, your heavenly Father wants to reveal the plans He has for your life. In this book, Dr. Charles Stanley, beloved pastor and respected Bible teacher, teaches you how to discern what it is, see the different ways God communicates His plans, shares wisdom on how to know you’re really hearing Him, and gives specific steps to walking in God’s will for your life.
Whether you’re facing a major life decision, planning for the future, or simply trying to walk with the Lord day by day, The Will of God can help you draw closer to God and discover His awesome plan for your life.
Gods Purpose For Your Life
In this 365-day devotional, trusted pastor Dr. Charles F. Stanley offers us assurance, comfort, and boldness in our relationship with Christ.
How can we rest in the truth that God has a purpose for us – a purpose He promises to fulfill? How can we know we are following God’s good and perfect will? In God’s Purpose for Your Life, Dr. Charles F. Stanley shows us that God’s plans for each of us are even more wonderful than we can imagine.
Throughout this yearlong devotional, you will feel empowered to make godly goals and joyfully obey God’s Word in all circumstances. Each day offers a Scripture reading, a thoughtful application from Dr. Stanley, and a brief prayer. Whether in a season of fruitfulness or a season of drought, you will love Dr. Stanley’s wise, inspiring teaching as you discover day by day what it means to live a life of purpose.
Developing Inner Strength (Expanded)
Are you lonely or anxious? Do you feel burned-out and exhausted with life? In Developing Inner Strength, you will look first at Scripture, and then at yourself. You will be led through a variety of emotional issues-including fear, brokenness, abuse, guilt, and frustration-and learn what the Bible has to say about gaining victory over those areas of your life. Best of all, you will learn that God’s Holy Spirit is available to you-every day, in every situation-to bring you the peace and joy of God.
The Charles Stanley Bible Studies are a unique approach to Bible study, incorporating biblical truth, personal insights, emotional responses, and a call to action. Each study draws on Dr. Stanley’s many years of teaching on the guiding principles found in God’s Word, showing how we can apply them in practical ways to every situation we face. This edition of the series has been completely revised and updated and includes two brand-new lessons from Dr. Stanley
Ministering Through Spiritual Gifts (Expanded)
What are your gifts? How are you using your abilities to grow God’s kingdom? In Ministering Through Spiritual Gifts, you will find how to pinpoint your God-given strengths by exploring the seven gifts listed in Romans 12. You will be challenged to consciously develop these gifts-not for your own personal gain, but to minister to others. Challenging, thought-provoking, and deeply rooted in Scripture, this Bible study calls you to deeper service to the Lord as you embrace the ministry gifts He has given you.
The Charles Stanley Bible Studies are a unique approach to Bible study, incorporating biblical truth, personal insights, emotional responses, and a call to action. Each study draws on Dr. Stanley’s many years of teaching on the guiding principles found in God’s Word, showing how we can apply them in practical ways to every situation we face. This edition of the series has been completely revised and updated and includes two brand-new lessons from Dr. Stanley.
Becoming Emotionally Whole
Emotions are a gift from God, who created each of us with a capacity to feel and to express our feelings to others. For this reason, we need to know how to express our emotions in healthy ways, learn how to cope with negative emotions, direct our emotions toward good outcomes, and give voice to our feelings in order to improve communication. In Becoming Emotionally Whole, Dr. Charles Stanley reveals how regardless of where we are on the spectrum of emotional growth-from denial to full expression-we can take the necessary steps that God wants us to take to have truth and lasting emotional health.
The Charles Stanley Bible Studies are a unique approach to Bible study, incorporating biblical truth, personal insights, emotional responses, and a call to action. Each study draws on Dr. Stanley’s many years of teaching on the guiding principles found in God’s Word, showing how we can apply them in practical ways to every situation we face. This edition of the series has been completely revised and updated and includes two brand-new lessons from Dr. Stanley.
Developing A Servants Heart
Service is giving, and giving is the very essence of the gospel. God gave His only begotten Son. Jesus gave His life on the cross. The Holy Spirit gives us the power to resist sin and follow God’s commands. It is from this abundance of what we have been given that God calls us to then freely give of ourselves-to actually develop a mindset in which we look first to the needs of others above our own interests. In Developing a Servant’s Heart, Dr. Charles Stanley shows how each of have been equipped, empowered, and charged to do this as we follow the example of Jesus-the Supreme Servant.
The Charles Stanley Bible Studies are a unique approach to Bible study, incorporating biblical truth, personal insights, emotional responses, and a call to action. Each study draws on Dr. Stanley’s many years of teaching on the guiding principles found in God’s Word, showing how we can apply them in practical ways to every situation we face. This edition of the series has been completely revised and updated and includes two brand-new lessons from Dr. Stanley.
Advancing Through Adversity
During his sixty years of ministry, Dr. Charles Stanley has faithfully shared the biblical principles that have guided him and helped him grow in his knowledge, service, and love of God. The Charles Stanley Bible Studies captures his many years of teaching on these principles in twelve lessons and will guide readers on how to apply them in practical ways to their everyday situations.
Each lesson includes:
*Overview: A brief look at what is covered in the lesson
*Life’s Questions: A teaching from Dr. Stanley that unpacks the topic of the lesson
*Living the Principle: Application and Bible study questions based on the key points
*Reflection: Key takeaways to put into practice today and tomorrow
*Notes and Prayer Requests: A closing section to record any insights and needs
God’s principles in His Word are as applicable today as when they were first written. They have the power to forever change the way we think, act, speak, and live out our lives.
Each of the studies in this series will help readers to better understand these principles and put them into practice every day.Each study has been revised and updated from the previous edition (titled the Life Principles Series) and includes two new lessons not included in the previous version.