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Experience God's tender love and abundant hope in the hardest seasons of your life.Life brings so many hardships, from failed marriages to lost jobs, from health crises to broken relationships. How can we stay strong in our faith in spite of these obstacles?In Finding God's Blessings in Brokenness, trusted pastor and bestselling author Dr. Charles Stanley will gently lead you through the hard times and show you how God's glory and comfort is consistent throughout and always available. With a compassionate touch, Dr. Stanley will help you explore God's purpose and power as it can only experienced through the darkest times of life. Finding God’s Blessings in Brokenness will encourage you as you journey through the dry seasons, “affliction acts as spiritual fertilizer on a believer's faith,” Dr. Stanley says, and can enrich our hearts and spirit.Perhaps you've already experienced circumstances so shattering you may wonder today whether it's even possible to pick up the pieces. And maybe you can't. But God can--and the good news is He wants to reassemble the shards of your life into a wholeness that comes only from Him. Dr. Stanley's words of encouragement and hope will guide you to growth and the joy of the Lord. Finding God’s Blessings in Brokenness is a thoughtful and inspiring gift to encourage anyone struggling through a dark season, as well as a thoughtful gift for anyone going through loss.Readers of Charles Stanley will also enjoy these other encouraging books:Trusting God with TodayGod's Purpose for Your LifeJesus, Our Perfect HopeEvery Day in His PresenceGod is in ControlChristmas: A Gift for Every HeartThe Gift of JesusThe Gift of HeavenThe Gift of PrayerThe Gift of the Cross

God's wisdom about expressing emotions.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 we can take the necessary steps toward lasting emotional health, regardless of where we are on the spectrum of emotional growth.With over 1 million copies sold, the Charles F. Stanley Bible Study Series is 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 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.Each of the twelve lessons includes:Overview: A brief look at what is covered in the lessonLife’s Questions: A teaching from Dr. Stanley that unpacks the topic of the lessonLiving the Principle: Application and Bible study questions based on the key pointsReflection: Key takeaways to put into practice today and tomorrow

Listening and speaking to God.Prayer is communication. It is not a formula that we have memorized, or an empty repetition of words and phrases, but our conversation with God–with us first speaking and then listening to what God has to say to us in return.However, as Dr. Charles Stanley reveals in Deepening Your Prayer Life, our prayers go beyond mere human interaction in that it gives us access into the very throne room of God. Our heavenly Father grants us the privilege to come before him with authority because of our position in Christ. When we do, we can be bold in believing that God will accomplish what He promised He would do in our lives.With over 1 million copies sold, the Charles F. Stanley Bible Study Series is 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 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.Each of the twelve lessons includes:Overview: A brief look at what is covered in the lessonLife's Questions: A teaching from Dr. Stanley that unpacks the topic of the lessonLiving the Principle: Application and Bible study questions based on the key pointsReflection: Key takeaways to put into practice today and tomorrow

Defeat the devil every time he attacks.Many people today believe the devil does not exist. They think he is merely an ancient myth or a metaphor to explain the presence of evil in our world. However, the Bible clearly teaches that Satan is very real—and that he will stop at nothing to bring about our destruction. That’s the bad news…But as Dr. Charles Stanley explains in Overcoming the Enemy, the good news is that Jesus Christ has already defeated the devil—utterly, permanently, and irrevocably. While this does not mean we will never be confronted with his evil, we have the promise that in Christ we will always have the victory over him.With over 1 million copies sold, the Charles F. Stanley Bible Study Series is 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 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.Each of the twelve lessons includes:Overview: A brief look at what is covered in the lessonLife’s Questions: A teaching from Dr. Stanley that unpacks the topic of the lessonLiving the Principle: Application and Bible study questions based on the key pointsReflection: Key takeaways to put into practice today and tomorrow

How to serve with generosity and love.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 freely give 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 us have been equipped, empowered, and charged to do this as we follow the example of Jesus—the Supreme Servant.With over 1 million copies sold, the Charles F. Stanley Bible Study Series is 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 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.Each of the twelve lessons includes:Overview: A brief look at what is covered in the lessonLife's Questions: A teaching from Dr. Stanley that unpacks the topic of the lessonLiving the Principle: Application and Bible study questions based on the key pointsReflection: Key takeaways to put into practice today and tomorrow

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'll 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.With over 1 million copies sold, the Charles F. Stanley Bible Study Series is 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 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.Each of the twelve lessons includes:Overview: A brief look at what is covered in the lessonLife's Questions: A teaching from Dr. Stanley that unpacks the topic of the lessonLiving the Principle: Application and Bible study questions based on the key pointsReflection: Key takeaways to put into practice today and tomorrow

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.

Who are you? The only right way to understand who you are is to see yourself from God's perspective, as described in His Word. In Discovering Your Identity, you will be led through the many layers of understanding who you are in the eyes of God. As your search God's Word, you will discover many truths about yourself—such as the fact you are a beloved child of God, you are the heir of God's inheritance, and you are a member of the Body of Christ. In short . . . you are God's masterpiece!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.

What spiritual disciples do you follow to help you grow closer to God? In Practicing Basic Spiritual Disciplines, you will examine several such practices that will help you mature in Christ and develop a consistent and unwavering walk of faith. Ultimately, these practices will lead to you becoming more like the Savior! You will learn how to develop these disciplines that build "spiritual muscle," learn the ten hallmarks of spiritual strength, and discover Rs of spiritual growth. Most important, you will learn about the character 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.

Why does God allow adversity?God has a plan and a purpose for each of us, and He can turn things to good regardless of the situation we face. These two key principles–rooted in Scripture and evidenced in the lives of Christians throughout the ages–should color the lenses through which all followers of Christ view adversity. In Advancing Through Adversity, Dr. Charles Stanley provides a new perspective on the trials we face, revealing what questions to ask and what lessons can be learned from such times. Understanding God’s role and bolstering our courage can help us advance through adversity rather than be overcome by it.The Charles F. Stanley Bible Study Series is 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 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.

True freedom is found in forgiveness.God wants us to experience His complete forgiveness and the freedom to embrace all of the blessings, challenges, and joys that He has for us–both now and in our future. Unfortunately, many of us live in bondage to guilt and unforgiveness that stifle our ability to love and receive love. In Experiencing Forgiveness, Dr. Charles Stanley identifies the components of forgiveness and teaches us how to forgive others, accept God’s forgiveness of sins, and find the freedom and blessings of a full and abundant life.The Charles F. Stanley Bible Study Series is 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 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.

Does God speak to us today?Although most of us can talk with ease to our best friend, many of us aren’t so good at being quiet and hearing what our friend has to say. So it is with God. For true communication to happen with Him, we must learn to listen through understanding His Word. In Listening to God, Dr. Charles Stanley presents a sound way to explore God’s Word and hear His truths. He reveals how we can identify with passages of Scripture, reflect on their meaning, and then develop practical steps to apply what we have learned.The Charles F. Stanley Bible Study Series is 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 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.

Learn the whole truth about the Holy Spirit.The Holy Spirit should inspire our awe and admiration. Unfortunately, for many believers these feelings of wonder come about as a result of puzzlement instead of adoration. But the truth of the matter is that the role of the Holy Spirit does not have to be a mystery in our lives, and we will miss out greatly on God’s power if we choose to ignore His Spirit.In Relying on the Holy Spirit, Charles F. Stanley cuts through the confusion and introduces us to a living Person as real and active as God the Father and Christ the Son. We can know what God’s Word says about who the Spirit is—and how to develop a relationship with Him.With over 1 million copies sold, the Charles F. Stanley Bible Study Series is 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 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.Each of the twelve lessons includes:Overview: A brief look at what is covered in the lessonLife's Questions: A teaching from Dr. Stanley that unpacks the topic of the lessonLiving the Principle: Application and Bible study questions based on the key pointsReflection: Key takeaways to put into practice today and tomorrow

Dr. Charles Stanley lays out 30 Life Principles that can help you become more like Christ every day.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 basedLife’s Questions: A brief teaching from Dr. Stanley that unpacks the principleWhat the Bible Says: Bible study questions to help readers explore the principleWhat It Means: Key takeaways to put into practiceLife Examples: Practical questions to help readers apply the principleLiving the Principle: A closing teaching on how to live out the principleLife Lessons to Remember: A summary of the takeaways for the lessonThis 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.

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:Three daily in-depth Bible studies to help you explore the principles in ScriptureAn action step to help you apply the principle in your day-to-day lifeSummary points to help you remember the key takeaways from each lessonAdditional insights, re?ections, and notes on each of the 30 Life Principles

When life feels less than fulfilling, lacking in purpose, and short on peace, there is hope!Embark on this 90-day journey with Dr. Charles Stanley and you will discover life lessons rooted in timeless biblical wisdom that will transform your life. Each devotion addresses real-world issues like how to step out in faith, overcome doubt, remain faithful in trials, and discern God’s direction for your life.In addition to providing biblically based principles for everyday living—often through the lives of biblical characters like Abraham, Moses, and Joshua—each Christ-centered devotion gives you:A Scripture readingA key verseGoals for the dayA prompt to help you personally apply the lessonNo one wants to live an unfulfilled life. God intends for His children to live with intentionality that results in a life of passion, purpose, and peace. But living that kind of life doesn’t happen by accident. By focusing on timeless truths for spiritual growth presented in a practical, relatable format, Your Path to Purpose, Passion, and Peace meets this vital need and leads to true, lasting, profound transformation in your life.

Powerfully honest prayers for every challenge in your life. We know God is there for us. He calls to us and encourages us to entrust our troubles and questions to His care. But so many of us struggle with translating our pain, desires, and hopes into words. In this book of powerful prayers, internationally respected pastor and bestselling author Dr. Charles Stanley helps you start conversations with God in a transparent, honest, and humble way that will deepen your relationship with Christ and heal your heart.When emotions overwhelm usWhen life is painfully difficultWhen others need our prayerful intercessionWhen God tasks us with specific callings Full of insight on listening to and walking with God, each prayer is designed to be customized to your unique situation. But more than that, these prayers were written to draw you further into the presence of God, allow you to sense the promptings of the Holy Spirit, and help you obey as the Lord guides you in the way you should go.As Dr. Stanley writes, "The purpose of this book is for you to hear Jesus--to know Him better and love Him more in the distinct area where you are enduring the storm."

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:Scripture with a meaningful applicationA short prayer that serves as a peaceful reminder that God is part of your lifeAn "In His Presence" takeaway for thought and reflection Charles Stanley encourages others to identify sincere contentment and gratitude and discover the reasoning for their existence. Every Day in His Presence is perfect:As a self-purchase or gift for anyone wanting a deeper relationship with the LordFor individuals searching for a positive way to start their dayAs a resource to identify daily challenges with a fresh perspective

Find hope and reassurance during difficult times as you explore the amazing promise of heaven.Do you have questions about heaven? You're not alone. In The Gift of Heaven, Dr. Charles Stanley offers comfort and encouragement through biblically based insights, pulling back the curtain on the hope that all Christians have in heaven and the life that is to come.Through The Gift of Heaven:You will discover that God has traced the outlines of a lovely blueprint through His wordGain a deeper understanding of the hope that all Christians have in the promise of eternal lifeExplore difficult questions such as "What will heaven be like?", "How do I know I'll go to heaven?", and "Who will be in heaven?" Whether you're buying this for yourself or as a gift, inside you'll find:Gorgeous photography coupled with scriptures throughout that will inspire and encourage youA perfect gift for believers seeking to learn more about the hope that we have in God's gift of heaven Use The Gift of Heaven to take a moment to reflect on the life that is beyond this world and anticipate the greatest hope of all--the day you see the face of God and are welcomed into His fullness.Readers of Charles Stanley will also enjoy these other encouraging books:The Gift of PrayerThe Gift of JesusThe Gift of the CrossTrusting God with TodayGod's Purpose for Your LifeJesus, Our Perfect HopeEvery Day in His PresenceChristmas: A Gift for Every HeartFinding God's Blessings in BrokennessGod is in Control

Help your children grow closer to the Lord with Every Day with Jesus, the first devotional for children from beloved pastor Dr. Charles Stanley. In his first-ever devotional for children, Dr. Charles Stanley takes young readers his message to spend time each day with Jesus to develop a strong faith.Every Day with Jesus is seamlessly coordinated with the devotional for adults, Every Day in His Presence, so adults and children read the same theme and Scripture each day. It is perfect for families to grow in their faith, individually and together. Every reading includes a devotional message, Scripture, prayer, and daily takeaway to help young believers develop an intimate and rich relationship with Jesus.The children's devotional is adapted for reading comprehension, vocabulary, and issues relevant to children.Every Day with Jesus:is based on the same themes as those in Dr. Stanley's bestselling devotional for adults, Every Day in His Presence.helps families grow together in their faith with coordinated readings.includes in each reading a devotional message, Scripture, prayer, and daily takeaway to help young believers develop an intimate and rich relationship with Jesus.is for kids, ages 6-10.Dr. Stanley is a respected and trusted Christian teacher, and his beautiful devotional brings his life's message to a whole new generation.

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:A reading from Scripture, to ground you in God's Word for the dayReflections from Dr. Stanley that connect Scripture of your to everyday lifeA prayer to help you align your heart and mind with GodAn affirmation about your identity in Christ to help you speak hope over your days When you read Jesus, Our Perfect Hope you will:Be enlightened with a new perspective on life and a renewed sense of hopeGain an understanding of what it means to have hope in ChristHave the opportunity to experience a sense of freedom and hope in Jesus 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.

Are you lonely? Do you feel restless and frustrated? Is anxiety eating away your joy or insecurity threatening your peace of mind? These problems may be symptoms of emotional wounds that need the healing touch of Jesus.The Source of My Strength is a moving and personal  look at the power of Christ to comfort those who hurt and to free those who are oppressed. Sharing his own journey through emotional pain, Dr. Charles Stanley offers biblical principles that help you:overcome pain, insecurity, frustration, loneliness, and alienationunderstand how emotional burdens constrict and confine your choices in lifeconfront painful memories of the pastfind healing and hope in the promises of GodIf you long to live fully and freely every day, this practical guide can help you discover your liberty in Christ.No matter who we are today, we are poor?or lacking?in some way. We are captives to the memories of the past and the limited expectations we have for our futures. And unless we are willing to deal with the painful experiences that life brings our way, the pain becomes a burden and wound of the heart. Today is a great day to ask the Lord Jesus to take off your heart the heavy load you are carrying. ?Charles Stanley

Pastor Charles Stanley provides a wealth of principles to be applied practically as you read and study God’s Word.The Charles F. Stanley Life Principles Bible, with over a million sold to date, is designed to lead believers into a life-changing relationship with Jesus Christ and to help them experience the Good News about God’s mighty kindness and love. The updated second edition is the best way to experience this bestselling classic—with a completely new design featuring Thomas Nelson’s NKJV easy-to-read Comfort Print typeface, 100 specially designed maps and charts that bring biblical places and themes to life, and over 43,000 cross-references to enrich your study of the Word.Features include:30 Life Principles articles highlight Dr. Stanley’s essentials for Christian livingMore than 2,500 Life Lessons verse notes bring to life the practical and personal nature of God’s Word to usA listing of over 300 verses revealing God's promises throughout the Bible that encourage, strengthen, and bring hopeAnswers to Life's Questions and What the Bible Says About articles bring scriptural insight to bear on topics of special importance to every believerLife Examples teach biblical truths through the lives of important people in ScriptureTopical indexes give immediate access to hundreds of life-giving principles and promises throughout the Old and New TestamentsBook introductions provide an overview of the themes and literary structure of each book, and alert readers to important principles they’ll encounter as they readNew for the 2nd Edition, 100 maps and charts that help important biblical places and themes come alive to enrich your studyOver 43,000 end-of-page cross-references allow you to find related passages quickly and easilyConcordance for looking up a word’s occurrences throughout the BibleFull-color maps show the layout of Israel and other biblical locations for better contextEasy-to-read 10-point Comfort Print typeface

Pastor Charles Stanley provides a wealth of principles to be applied practically as you read and study God’s Word.The Charles F. Stanley Life Principles Bible, with over a million sold to date, is designed to lead believers into a life-changing relationship with Jesus Christ and to help them experience the Good News about God’s mighty kindness and love. The updated second edition is the best way to experience this bestselling classic—with a completely new design featuring Thomas Nelson’s NKJV easy-to-read Comfort Print typeface, 100 specially designed maps and charts that bring biblical places and themes to life, and over 43,000 cross-references to enrich your study of the Word.Features include:30 Life Principles articles highlight Dr. Stanley’s essentials for Christian livingMore than 2,500 Life Lessons verse notes bring to life the practical and personal nature of God’s Word to usA listing of over 300 verses revealing God's promises throughout the Bible that encourage, strengthen, and bring hopeAnswers to Life's Questions and What the Bible Says About articles bring scriptural insight to bear on topics of special importance to every believerLife Examples teach biblical truths through the lives of important people in ScriptureTopical indexes give immediate access to hundreds of life-giving principles and promises throughout the Old and New TestamentsBook introductions provide an overview of the themes and literary structure of each book, and alert readers to important principles they’ll encounter as they readNew for the 2nd Edition, 100 maps and charts that help important biblical places and themes come alive to enrich your studyOver 43,000 end-of-page cross-references allow you to find related passages quickly and easilyConcordance for looking up a word’s occurrences throughout the BibleFull-color maps show the layout of Israel and other biblical locations for better contextEasy-to-read 10-point Comfort Print typeface

Pastor Charles Stanley provides a wealth of principles to be applied practically as you read and study God’s Word.The Charles F. Stanley Life Principles Bible, with over a million sold to date, is designed to lead believers into a life-changing relationship with Jesus Christ, and to help them experience the Good News about God’s mighty kindness and love. The updated second edition is the best way to experience this bestselling classic—with a completely new design featuring our easy-to-read Comfort Print typeface, 100 specially designed maps and charts that bring biblical places and themes to life, and over 43,000 cross references to enrich your study of the Word.Features include:30 Life Principles articles highlight Dr. Stanley’s essentials for Christian livingMore than 2,500 Life Lessons verse notes bring to life the practical and personal nature of God’s Word to usA listing of over 300 verses revealing God’s promises throughout the Bible that encourage, strengthen, and bring hopeAnswers to Life's Questions and What the Bible Says About articles bring scriptural insight to bear on topics of special importance to every believerTopical indexes give immediate access to hundreds of life-giving principles and promises throughout the Old and New TestamentsBook introductions provide an overview of the themes and literary structure of each book and alert readers to important principles they’ll encounter as they readNew for the 2nd Edition, 100 maps and charts that help important biblical places and themes come alive and over 43,000 cross references to enrich your studyExclusive NASB Comfort Print® typefaceEasy-to-read 10-point print size

Your kids need you!You need look no further than the latest headlines to realize that parenting has become more difficult?and kids of every age still need engaged, involved parents. Now, more than ever, your children need you!In this best-selling book, Dr. Charles Stanley reminds parents that their stewardship role in raising their children requires a hands-on presence. Are you interested?and participating?in their activities, or are you too busy? Do you treat their childhood crises with the importance they deserve, or are these events trivialized? Are you communicating to them your unconditional love? To keep your children on your team, Dr. Stanley asserts, you must let them know that you are on theirs.Dr. Stanley guides you as you learn to create and maintain loving, loyal parent-child relationships, using these four main themes:Children are a gift from God.You should treat them with love and respect.You should hand down to them your faith, instilling in them moral values.You should demonstrate your own accountability to God.By focusing on these things, you can raise confident, happy, self-controlled kids who will hold fast to the values you've taught them." . . . and when he is grown, he will not depart from it."Enriched by personal anecdotes from this internationally known author, How to Keep Your Kids on Your Team is a must-have for today's Christian parents and includes a study and discussion guide at the end.

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:How God gets your attentionFour ways God speaks to youThe importance of your own spiritual mindsetScriptural guidelines for recognizing God's voiceThe joys and fruits from listening to GodTen hindrances to hearing GodAlong 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.

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:How to practice a life of forgiveness in all your relationships.How to make forgiveness an ongoing, practical experience in your life.And how to extend forgiveness even toward yourself.Put the past behind you and give...

A few moments of pleasure, a few dollars to gain?what can it hurt?In Winning the War Within, Dr. Charles Stanley talks about temptation, the enticements that trip us up, the protections God provides to help us stay clear of Satan's traps, and the escape route God makes available if we go too far.Winning the War Within is a Bible-based examination of relevant questions: What's the problem? Who's to blame? How can we defend ourselves? How can we escape? What happens if we fall?Clarifying the distinction between a test or trial?which may come from God?and a temptation?which never comes from God, Dr. Stanley explains God's solutions for coping with trials, triumphing over temptations, and recognizing the diffrence."As long as you are on this earth in its present condition, you will be faced with temptation. The more "spiritual" you become, the more of a target you become. As your spiritual maturity and responsiblility increase, so must your sensitivity to and dependence on the Holy Spirit." ?Charles Stanley