Dr. Charles Stanley
Dr. Charles F. Stanley is an author, speaker, pastor of the First Baptist Church of Atlanta, and founder of In Touch Ministries. In Touch Ministries touches nations via radio, television, and internet. Dr. Stanley focuses on life issues such as parenting, finances, personal crises, emotions, and relationships and spiritual issues such as personal spiritual growth, prayer, the character of God, fellowship through the Holy Spirit, and the Person of Jesus Christ.
Dr Stanley holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Richmond in Richmond, Virginia, a Bachelor of Divinity degree from Southwestern Theological Seminary, and Master of Theology and Doctor of Theology degrees from Luther Rice Seminary in Atlanta.
A Pattern Of Powerful Prayer
Open your bible and read Colossians 1:9-14 . If someone should pose the question, “How can I pray for you?” would you be able to give a clear answer? Oftentimes we simply do not know what to say. The same thing can happen with our friends – when we ask them that question, we frequently [...] Read More >
A Pattern of Powerful Prayer
Editor’s Note: It was only two months ago that we got the news that one of our beloved devotional authors, Dr. Muriel Larson, had been diagnosed with a very rare and serious cancer. Muriel has gone to be with the Lord. I know that many of you were touched by Dr. Muriel’s words as [...] Read More >
A Tough Command
Need a prayer partner to help keep you accountable? Contact an online mentor to pray with you today! [display_podcast] “Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Many divine commands seem perfectly reasonable – for example, no adultery, no idols, [...] Read More >
Abiding In Christ
Discuss your spiritual walk with fellow Christians, or talk with those who are not Christ-followers in our online chat rooms. [display_podcast] “Remain in me, and I will remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me. I am [...] Read More >
An Awesome Privilege
Need someone to talk with today? Email us and you will be matched with a mentor who is familiar with your concerns; it’s free and confidential. Please open your Bible and read: (Hebrews 7:21 – 28) To pray and expect answers is a truly remarkable privilege, considering the holiness of God. In our desire to [...] Read More >
An Example of Service
Feel like you’re lacking confidence lately? Not feeling brave in the face of adversity? Talk about it confidentially with an online mentor. Please open your Bible and read: Philippians 2:1-7 Jesus defied the world’s expectations of a divine being. Many Jewish people of that time were looking for a powerful king who would liberate them [...] Read More >
Are Circumstances Out of Control?
If you need someone to be a spiritual encourager, let us know … an online mentor familiar with your concerns will contact you privately via email. Please open your Bible and read Romans 8:26-30 There are numerous situations where we are overwhelmed by feelings of hopelessness and despair. We find ourselves beset by unmanageable circumstances that [...] Read More >
Back To Basics: Our Thoughts
Take your thoughts captive to the Lord through our “Steps with Jesus” series of online interactive studies! [display_podcast] “For who has known the mind of the Lord, that he will instruct him? But we have the mind of Christ” 1 Corinthians 2:16 This may come as a surprise to some, but the apostle Paul writes [...] Read More >
Barometer For Spiritual Growth
** Are you experiencing depression or difficulty regarding your spiritual walk or spiritual growth? Would you like us to pray with you? Please contact us to let us know what’s on your mind: http://thelife.com/experience/need-prayer/ Please open your Bible and read 2 Peter 3:14-18 There will be times when life has a stagnant feel to it. [...] Read More >
Barometer For Spiritual Growth
by Charles Stanley ** Are you experiencing depression or difficulty regarding your spiritual walk or spiritual growth? Would you like us to pray with you? Please contact us to let us know what’s on your mind: http://thelife.com/experience/need-prayer/ Listen to this devotional read aloud online Please open your Bible and read 2 Peter 3:14-18 There will [...] Read More >