The Side Effects of Fear
What are you afraid of--loss, rejection, poverty, or death? Everybody will face such realities at some point.
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Thoughts by Charles Stanley
Discover Christian reflections by Charles Stanley on trusting God, growing in faith, applying biblical truth, and walking closely with Jesus each day.
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His Sufficient Grace
God’s grace could be defined as His provision for us at the point of our need. The problem is that sometimes it doesn’t seem as if the Lord truly is meeting our need.
How to Seek the Lord
My advice: Get into it! The deep things of God don’t just drop into our brains; they are placed there through diligent study.
God Works within Us
The Holy Spirit has more than enough power to transform lives from the inside out, but working change within is usually a slow process. Spiritual fruit takes time to grow and mature. That’s why…
In Search of Wholeness
Take an honest look at your life. Do you feel whole and complete, or is there the sense that something’s missing? If you’re aware of an emptiness, what are you using to try and…
How to Hold On
In order to hold on to God through any trial or temptation, commit to trust and follow Him all of your days. Lay claim to His promises: The unchanging Lord and Savior (Hebrews 13:8)…
God Helps Us Pray
Why do we sometimes feel as if our prayers go no farther than the ceiling? We’re speaking, but is God listening? The truth is that the Lord is always attentive to the prayers of…
The Trustworthy Character of God
Whom do you trust? It isn’t easy to find many people who are true to their word. At some point, we all learn the hard way that anyone other than almighty God can disappoint…
Satan’s Strategy
When Satan sifts believers, his goal is to damage our faith so much that we're useless to God.
The Danger of Anger
Anger is a powerful emotion that often causes damage, but it can also be righteous. The Lord also expects us to learn to control our anger so it’s appropriate and doesn’t cause us to…
How to Develop a Heart for God
A hunger for the heavenly Father doesn’t ordinarily appear all of a sudden, fully matured, in one’s heart. Most of the time, it’s something that must be cultivated, and the best place to begin…
God Is Always In Control
Devotional: God is Always in Control. As believers, we must accept that God won’t always make sense to us. Isaiah teaches that His ways and thoughts are higher than our own (Isaiah 55:9). He…
Learning from Failure
We would probably all prefer to grow in our faith without ever making a mistake before God's eyes, but we cannot deny that missteps are instructive. Failure teaches believers
The Secret of Contentment
The hardships of life can easily drag us down if we don’t keep our focus on the Lord.When you feel unsatisfied, remember all you have in Christ and respond according to these truths rather…
On the Bottom Looking Up
When you hit bottom as David did, there is a way back. Focusing on the Lord can lead you out of discouragement and into His presence.
The Riches of God’s Grace
Do you think of yourself as rich? No matter how much money you have, if you're a believer in Jesus, you're extremely wealthy because God has lavished the riches of His grace upon you.
Overcoming Guilt
Are you burdened by your past? By pouring out your heart to God, you can find peace and freedom.
Put On a Heart of Compassion
A heart of compassion is achieved not through self-effort but through a God-focused life. As we draw near to Him through His Word and His Son, He transforms our focus, thoughts, and feelings.
Responding to Difficulty
The Lord controls and sets limits on our burdens so they don’t overwhelm us.
Willing to Wait for God’s Way
Many Christians struggle with waiting. So why might the Lord have us delay? One reason is to protect us.
The Gift of Love
Is there someone in your life you’re struggling to love? Someone, it just seems impossible to muster any affection?
The Empowering Emotion of Joy
Being supernatural in nature, divine joy exists independently of our circumstances. Happiness, on the other hand, comes from external causes, is an earthly in character, and increases or decreases as events change.
Staying Close to God
A devastating event can certainly strain how we see our relationship with God. Yet there’s no need to spiral into shame about the struggle.
Taking Risks
Where is God calling you to trust Him? Remember, each time you face risk, it’s an opportunity to experience His faithfulness firsthand.