Thoughts By Charles Stanley

2026-07-10

In Step with God

There will be hard times, but God gives Christians everything necessary for following Him. And His grace will always prove more than sufficient

2026-07-03

The Blessings of Inadequacy

Inadequacy challenges our faith. Paul says, "Our adequacy is from God" (v. 5)"Not that we are sufficient of ourselves to think of anything as being from ourselves, but our sufficiency is from God."

2026-06-28

Practical Ways to Bear Burdens

Here are six practical ways to bear someone else's burden. There are hurting people everywhere, but at times, we just don't know what to say or do to ease their pain.

2026-06-25

The Moments That Sustain Us

When life falls apart, what do you do? All of us face face hard circumstances—and some of these are very painful situations that last a long time. Unless we have a purposeful focus, joy can fade and hope may seem unattainable.

2026-06-22

The Slow Burn of Insecurity

What do we mean by insecurity? It’s a feeling of inadequacy, often compounded by a sense of complete helplessness, purposelessness, disapproval, or rejection. All of these things can slowly accumulate and weigh us down if we don’t learn how to identify them.

2026-06-02

God Values Endurance

God’s grace and comfort carry us through every situation. The Lord doesn’t want us to simply grit our teeth and bear hardship; He desires that we trust Him and bring glory to His name through our dependence.

2026-05-30

The Thrill of Obedience

Obeying God's will in our lives should not be a burden but a thrilling adventure that we walk through with Him each day.

2026-05-21

The Causes of Insecurity

Comparison. People sometimes become preoccupied with those who seem smarter, wealthier, nicer-looking, more successful, and so on. This makes individuals feel overshadowed and creates doubt in their own ability to achieve.

2026-05-16

Wisdom for the Trials of Life

Have you ever looked at someone and thought, He’s so lucky or her life is so easy?

2026-04-28

The Words of Our Mouth

God takes our words very seriously, and so should we. Jesus said, “The mouth speaks out of that which fills the heart” (Matthew. 12:34). Therefore, what we need is a heart transformation, and the only one who can do that is God.

2026-04-15

Responding to Disappointment

Followers of Christ should seek a godly response to disappointments they face. Since the Lord always has a plan, the wisest reaction is to anticipate the good He can do and await His timing. God certainly blessed Joseph for his willingness to “seek first His kingdom” (Matthew 6:33).

2026-04-09

Our Heavenly Father

Experiences with our earthly dads may have distorted our perspective of the heavenly Father, we can learn to see Him as He truly is.

2026-03-31

Solving Problems Through Prayer

Long before a crisis arises or a solution is needed, a wise believer will be seeking God in prayer. In trouble-free times, we can build a foundation of trust and communion with Him that can withstand any hardship. Problems are unavoidable, but as we seek our Father in prayer, He is faithful to deal with our difficulties. By Dr. Charles Stanley

2026-02-22

How to Foster True Friendships

All people long to be in genuine relationships. God created us with this need, as we were not meant to live in isolation. Our world is so driven by technology that many people today try to ease their loneliness through computer relationships. However, this can never satisfy or compare to the human fellowship that the Creator designed. But healthy friendships don't just happen. They require intentional effort.

2026-02-07

Two Ways Through a Valley

What do you do when the pressures of life seem greater than you can bear? Journeys through a valley are inevitable and painful, but God doesn’t waste them. The trials of life can be times of discovery about Him.

2026-01-28

Our Heart’s Desires

If you could have anything in the world, what would it be? Your answer reveals a lot about who you are. The psalmist writes, "Delight yourself in the Lord, and He will give you the desires of your heart" (Psalm 37:4). There is nothing wrong with desires--they motivate us to achieve great things. But not all of our yearnings come from God.

2025-12-02

Overwhelmed by Problems

“God has not given us a spirit of timidity but of power and love and discipline” (2 Timothy 1:7). The path to spiritual revival is found in the very things we are sometimes reluctant to do—praying and reading the Word.

2025-12-01

Too Sinful to Save?

Sometimes people avoid Christ’s offer of salvation because they feel they’ve messed up so badly that their sins are unforgivable. Perhaps that’s how John Newton, a former slave trader, felt before he experienced God’s mercy and penned this line from his famous hymn: “Amazing grace, how sweet the sound that saved a wretch like me.”

2025-11-26

Unshakable Foundation

King David said in Psalm 16:8, “I have set the Lord continually before me; because He is at my right hand, I will not be shaken.”

2025-11-24

Moments of Weakness

Temptations can come at any time, but they are especially dangerous in periods of weakness because that’s when we’re more prone to yield.

2025-10-14

Bring Your Anxieties to God

What do people do with feelings of anxiety? Maybe they try to numb themselves with distractions or medication.

2025-09-23

Courage to Speak the Truth

WHY IS IT SO EASY TO LIE? Telling a falsehood is something we all did as children

2025-09-06

Resting in the Faithfulness of God

Even when situations seem overwhelming, believers can trust that our sovereign Lord knows all, is in control, and lovingly works everything for His children's good.

2025-08-23

A Root of Bitterness

Roots of bitterness don’t stop with us; they reach into our relationships, causing trouble and defiling others (Hebrews 12:15). An unforgiving spirit hinders our ability to love, poisoning the atmosphere in homes and workplaces.

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