Thoughts By Charles Stanley

2022-03-30

Winning the Struggle with Doubt

There are many situations that may cause our faith to waver. We have an enemy who reminds us of past mistakes and times when our prayers appeared to go unanswered.

2022-03-13

Victory over Unforgiveness

Forgiveness is an act of the will more than an act of the heart. Often people don't feel like being merciful to someone who has wronged them. But a resentful spirit grows into a terrible burden. The Lord knows that forgiveness is best, even when it is difficult.

2022-02-10

Building Lasting Friendships

How many friends do you have? And I don’t mean the people you connect with on social media—I’m talking about the few who really know you and stick with you through thick and thin. Such mutual friendships are rare today.

2022-01-30

The Key to Enduring Hardship

Turning to the Lord will not necessarily bring an end to the hardship, but He will help us see that we are exactly where He wants us. He has a reason for the discomfort and desires that we grow in Christ through it. Whatever the situation, the safest place in the world is the center of His will.

2022-01-25

God’s Plan for Our Life

The Lord’s priority is our spiritual development. When we obey what His Word reveals to be His will, He’ll sovereignly direct our path in every other matter.

2022-01-21

Acquiring Spiritual Discernment

From Genesis to Revelation, God is revealing His thoughts, principles, and wisdom so we can live accordingly in any situation.

2022-01-11

Turning From Discouragement

Instead, may we all become victorious over despair and disappointment by trusting in and depending on Him.

2021-12-28

Hunger and Thirst for God

Are you feeling empty from trying to satisfy your soul with something other than the Lord? Come to Him with all your heart, and discover the fullness He offers.

2021-12-26

The Names of Christ

The names given to Jesus tell a great deal about His ministry on earth 2,000 years ago. The scriptural names describing Him reveal who He was and is and will be for eternity.

2021-11-16

How to Make a Difference

The Father always equips His children. He begins by developing Christlike character within us.

2021-11-03

Trusting God’s Plan in Trouble

The next time you’re tempted to think that God has let you down, remember that trouble is one of the means He uses to strengthen your belief in Him.

2021-10-23

Peace, Joy, and Contentment

The Lord can take an impossible situation—no matter what it is—and move in ways mightier than you can imagine.

2021-10-15

Assurance in Trials

Keep in mind that trials are fleeting, whereas our Father's love is forever. Remember that God will meet all of our needs

2021-10-05

Trust and Obey

Trusting the Lord makes obedience easier, and obedience produces ever-increasing trust.

2021-09-27

Overcoming Failure

Victory is God’s will for the believer’s life. But sometimes we can find ourselves falling repeatedly into the same sin. One reason is incomplete repentance. The second reason for failure is an inadequate view of our true identity in the Lord.

2021-09-17

Developing Faith through Adversity

It doesn't seem fair, does it? Paul spent his life serving Christ, and yet he experienced continual suffering.

2021-09-14

Joyful Endurance

We, too, can endure hardship with joy in the Lord, who comforts and strengthens us through it and promises to bring us safely to glory.

2021-09-04

The Obstacle of Discouragement

When life deals you a painful blow and your soul is in despair, turn your eyes away from your situation and place them on the Lord.

2021-08-30

A Passion to Obey

All the promised blessings in the world cannot make a believer follow God into some frightening places. But that’s where love for our Father comes in, as it compels us toward obedience no matter what is at stake.

2021-08-23

Finding Clear Guidance

So often when we’re faced with a critical choice, all we want from the Lord is a quick answer. But He delights to meet with us in order to deepen our relationship with Him.

2021-07-31

Answers in Times of Calamity

Almighty God reserves the right to reveal some things and conceal others. Although we may not know why natural disasters occur, three biblical truths we do know with absolute certainty allow us to trust the Lord even in times of great suffering.

2021-07-13

Trading Worry for Peace

Think about it: What do you gain from worrying about circumstances? What do you lose?

2021-05-30

Learning through Adversity

As believers, we know God uses our troubles to accomplish His good purposes.

2021-05-13

When Facing Life’s Mountains

Wouldn’t it be great if it were easy to do God’s will? But sometimes it seems as if a mountain stands between us and what we’ve been called to do. Read: Zechariah 4:1-9

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