Discover the joy of knowing deep down in your soul that God has a wonderful purpose for your life.
How can you rest in the truth that God has a purpose for you, a purpose He promises to fulfill? How can you know you are following God's will?
In this yearlong devotional, God's Purpose for Your Life, Dr. Charles F. Stanley shows you that God's plans for you are even more wonderful than you can imagine. Throughout this beautiful book, you will feel empowered to make godly goals and joyfully obey God's Word as Dr. Stanley gives you assurance, comfort, and boldness in your relationship with Christ.
Each daily devotion offers:
God's Purpose for Your Life is also the ideal gift for the people in your life (men and women) you want to encourage with the incredible blessing of knowing that God has a plan for them. It is perfect for holidays and major life events like:
Whether you (or someone you know) is in a season of fruitfulness or a season of drought, you will be inspired Dr. Stanley's wise, encouraging teaching as you discover day by day what it means to live a life of purpose.
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:
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.
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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:
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:
This Christmas season, reflect on the gift of Jesus and all He wants to be in your life.
Living in today's world can be challenging as well as draining. Are you feeling troubled with the fast pace of life? Are you overwhelmed with constant demands? You can get more, and be more, by spending every day abiding in the presence of our Lord. Living more deliberately in His presence is attainable. While the cares of the world seem pressing now, we are not alone--we have lasting hope and peace in Him.
Every Day in His Presence by Charles Stanley invites readers to step into the presence of an eternal God who is bidding them to find serenity and security in Him. This uplifting 365-day devotional includes:
Charles Stanley encourages others to identify sincere contentment and gratitude and discover the reasoning for their existence. Every Day in His Presence is perfect:
Find true joy and peace for your life when you rest in Jesus, your perfect hope.
We all need hope, but it is in such short supply in today's world. Too often, we rely on relationships, money, jobs, or other pursuits that fail to satisfy our deepest longings. Jesus Christ is the one true source of hope that never fails, and the daily devotions in Jesus, Our Perfect Hope, written by beloved pastor and bestselling author Dr. Charles Stanley, will help you seek Jesus first and realize the joy and peace of resting in Him.
Jesus, Our Perfect Hope contains 365 daily devotions that point you to Jesus Christ for joy and fulfillment. Covering topics such as staying hopeful when change doesn't happen quickly, keeping your gaze fixed on Jesus in challenging times, and having confidence that God will fulfill His promises, this yearlong devotional is sure to encourage you regardless of your circumstances. Each daily entry contains:
When you read Jesus, Our Perfect Hope you will:
Jesus, Our Perfect Hope makes an ideal gift for anyone experiencing a difficult time or a lovely self-purchase if you are in need of hope.
There is one source of hope that will never let you down. Jesus, Our Perfect Hope will help you discover the joy and peace of resting in Jesus. This devotional will remind you that although your world may be full of uncertainty and struggles, you can always experience freedom and joyful expectancy in Christ.
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Discover and apply practical, life-changing principles as you read the Word daily.
Grow in knowledge and understanding of God through His Word. The text of this New King James Version(R) (NKJV) Bible is arranged in 365 portions, each including devotional insights derived from Dr. Stanley's Life Principles Bible. The full text of the Bible is broken into daily readings so you can read the Bible in a year. The daily 15-minute readings consist of a passage from the Old Testament, readings from Psalms and Proverbs, and a New Testament passage. Notes from Dr. Stanley shed additional light on each day's readings, and articles apply the Scriptures to our daily lives. This daily Bible is designed to bring more focus and depth to the time spent in God's Word.
Helping readers discover and apply biblical principles daily, The Charles F. Stanley Life Principles Daily Bible has been recognized with the ECPA Bronze Award for selling over 300,000 copies across translations.
Features include:
The New King James Version--More than 60 million copies sold in 30 years
Discover and apply practical, life-changing principles as you read the Word daily.
Grow in the knowledge and understanding of God through His Word every day! The Life Principles Daily Bible is arranged in 365 portions, each including devotional insights derived from Dr. Stanley's Life Principles Bible. The full text of the Bible is broken into daily readings so you can read the Bible in a year. The daily 15-minute readings consist of a passage from the Old Testament, readings from Psalms and Proverbs, and a New Testament passage. Notes from Dr. Stanley shed additional light on each day's readings, and articles apply the Scriptures to our daily lives. This daily Bible is designed to bring more focus and depth to the time spent in God's Word.
Helping readers discover and apply biblical principles daily, The Charles F. Stanley Life Principles Daily Bible has been recognized with the ECPA Bronze Award for selling over 400,000 copies across translations.
Features include:
God has given you hundreds of principles in His Word to help you become everything that He designed you to be. He has provided these truths to guide you, comfort you, encourage you, and teach you how to be triumphant in Christ. These principles have never failed and will never disappoint, and God has promised that He will bless your obedience as you follow His commands.
During his many years of ministry, Dr. Charles Stanley faithfully shared the 30 Life Principles that guided him and helped him to grow in his knowledge, service, and love of God. In this Bible study, you will explore each of these principles in depth and learn how to make them a part of your everyday life. As you do, you will find yourself growing in your relationship with Christ and on the road to the future God has planned for you.
This guide has been designed as a ninety-day Bible study for putting the 30 Life Principles into action and is ideal for personal devotions or for study in a group setting.
Each lesson includes:
Discover and apply practical, life-changing principles as you read the Word daily.
Grow in knowledge and understanding of God through His Word. The text of this New King James Version(R) (NKJV) Bible is arranged in 365 portions, each including devotional insights derived from Dr. Stanley's Life Principles Bible. The full text of the Bible is broken into daily readings so you can read the Bible in a year. The daily 15-minute readings consist of a passage from the Old Testament, readings from Psalms and Proverbs, and a New Testament passage. Notes from Dr. Stanley shed additional light on each day's readings, and articles apply the Scriptures to our daily lives. This daily Bible is designed to bring more focus and depth to the time spent in God's Word.
Helping readers discover and apply biblical principles daily, The Charles F. Stanley Life Principles Daily Bible has been recognized with the ECPA Bronze Award for selling over 400,000 copies across translations.
Features include:
The New King James Version--More than 60 million copies sold in 30 years
The only path to freedom and spiritual growth is through forgiveness.
Dr. Charles Stanley, one of the most influential spiritual leaders of our day, shares the key to personal and even world peace in The Gift of Forgiveness. As Stanley points out that no sin is so shockingly evil it blocks God's forgiveness nor so trivial it negates the need for God's mercy, he shares the specifics of how to go about receiving and giving forgiveness and what doing so teaches us about Jesus.
The Gift of Forgiveness reflects the heart of Stanley's teaching ministry as he addresses such topics as:
Put the past behind you and give...
Is the third Person of the Trinity a distant mystery, a vague cosmic force?
Many believers acknowledge Him as a component of faith?but perhaps not as a reality in their daily spiritual walk. Yet the Bible is clear: the Holy Spirit is a vital, equal part of God, promised by the Father to all Christians.
In Living in the Power of the Holy Spirit, beloved pastor and Bible teacher Charles Stanley reveals the inner working of the Spirit with simple, straightforward wisdom. With this book, you can better experience this awesome gift of God as you discover:
If you are faltering, or easily fall prey to temptation, maybe you've forgotten to rely upon the power of the Holy Spirit and begun to rely only on yourself. The Christian life is meant to be increasingly dependent on His power working within you. Learn today to live in the power of the Holy Spirit.
In times of crisis and confusion, Dr. Charles Stanley has learned the one phrase that can carry him through: God, You are in control. The peace he has experienced in life stems from that foundational belief. In Finding Peace, Dr. Stanley shares with readers how they, too, can experience an unshakeable peace which passes all understanding.
Filled with encouragement to lift the soul, Finding Peace offers insight on what causes us to live without God's peace in our lives, and how we can reverse course and open our hearts to receive it. Also, Stanley gives his perspective on the things that hinder peace-including the Four Great Hallmarks of God's Peace and Five Essential Beliefs for a Peaceful Heart-to put the important message of this book into concrete terms. Addressing regret, anxiety, and fear, Dr. Stanley extends hope for overcoming the obstacles that block peace with the Lord. Finally, he gives direction on learning to live a life of contentment.
Find comfort for your soul when you rest in the knowledge that God is in control of everything...even when life seems to be falling apart.
We live in a world of difficult questions:
Fortunately, we also live in a world with the answer -- a wise and all-knowing Father.
God Is In Control is inspired by a series of encouraging messages from pastor and best-selling author Dr. Charles Stanley. His powerful message is simply that we can recognize, appreciate and rely on God's sovereignty even when our whole world seems out of control. God is always at work for His beloved.
In addition to his inspiring words Dr. Stanley also blesses the reader with his own nature photography, offering unique glimpses of the natural beauty crafted by our very own Creator.
Whether you or someone you know is a graduate, a parent, or just going through a challenging time, Charles Stanley offers direction, trust, and hope. Let the message of God Is In Control show you how blessed you are to have a God who loves you and who is always in control.
Readers of Charles Stanley will also enjoy these other encouraging books:
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Fear. Discouragement. Loneliness. Anger. Temptation.
These struggles are common to every person, yet not all originate within us. Often they result from a coordinated assault by Satan. In the When the Enemy Strikes Workbook, best-selling author Dr. Charles Stanley explores the often-overlooked reality of spiritual warfare and teaches how to respond effectively.
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This important study, which is perfect for individual or group settings, will build your awareness and dependence on God.
Every day, we hear dozens of outside opinions: from our spouses and our family members to our coworkers and our church community, but how can we shift our focus away from the clamor of other voices so we don't miss what God is trying to tell us?
How to Listen to God helps you distinguish God's voice from all the rest. Bestselling author Dr. Charles Stanley shares the lessons he's learned on his own journey to listening to the God who wants to communicate personally with you, including:
Along the way, you'll learn firsthand that just a few minutes of sitting before the God who speaks can transform a life, refocus a mind, and reset purpose and direction for eternity. The sad heart is cheered, the confused mind is ordered, the pessimistic outlook is eliminated, the lonely spirit is befriended, the rebellious will is subdued, and the drifting seeker is made steadfast.
Join Dr. Stanley as he shows us that we've never been more equipped to confidently hear from God. How to Listen to God will teach you that God's voice waits to be heard and, when we've finally heard it, we're launched into the greatest, most exciting adventure we could ever imagine.
Now available in a Large Print edition, The Charles F. Stanley Life Principles Bible delivers Stanley's cherished values to benefit every Christian in life's pursuits. With more than 475,000 in print, The Charles F. Stanley Life Principles Bible communicates the life principles Dr. Stanley has gleaned from the Word through his years of Bible teaching and pastoral ministry. The result is a Bible overflowing with practical articles, notes, and sidebars that help readers understand what the Bible has to say about life's most important questions.
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Part of the Signature Series line of Thomas Nelson Bibles
The New King James Version - More than 60 million copies sold in 30 years
A friendly, easy-to-use discipleship guidebook for every believer.
Since life is a journey, feel free to stop and ask for directions. Previously released as the bestselling The Glorious Journey, this practical volume by Dr. Charles Stanley shows readers how to put God's Word to work in their daily lives.
As believers, our desire is to follow the Lord more closely and to utilize His Word for maximum impact in our lives. Occasionally, however, we find ourselves not even knowing the questions to ask, or the best way to approach Scripture in search of answers.
In this collection, he speaks with authority on such issues as:
He also shares biblical insight into relationships, children, parenting, loneliness, sexual pressures, as well as strategies for personal growth. From the thorny issues of daily life to a framework for the end times (and everything in between), Charles F. Stanley's Handbook for Christian brings Scripture to life, makes sense of the hard questions, and enhances your understanding of the way life was meant to be lived.