September 01, 2020 The Son Makes You Free Dr. Charles Stanley John 8:25-36 We all love the idea of being free to make our own choices about what to do and where to go, but Christ offers a much greater liberty than this. It’s spiritual freedom from the power ofRead More …

August 31, 2020 God Is Able Dr. Charles Stanley Ephesians 3:20-21 Jesus knew what it was like to live with limited resources, to have others question His actions (Mark 3:21), and to be rejected by those He sought to serve (John 6:66). Yet in spite of such opposition, He didn’tRead More …

August 30, 2020 Sunday Reflection: Trusting God to Lead Us Dr. Charles Stanley To get the most out of this devotion, set aside time to read the Scripture referenced throughout. To be called children of God means that we earnestly seek His redemption—not just for ourselves but for the wholeRead More …

August 29, 2020 Overcoming Obstacles Dr. Charles Stanley Joshua 6:1-5 We’ll face many types of hindrances in our life, such as a difficult boss, contrary family members, or financial trouble. But remember, nothing can touch you without God’s consent. Consider how unlikely a victory seemed for Joshua’s army: Not onlyRead More …

August 28, 2020 Doing God’s Work God’s Way Dr. Charles Stanley Zechariah 4:1-7 In 538 B.C. the Israelites returned to Jerusalem to rebuild the temple. However, they encountered many adversaries who tried to prevent them from succeeding (Ezra 4:1-5). Discouragement set in, and eventually they were forced to stop working.Read More …

August 27, 2020 Responding to Tough Times Dr. Charles Stanley Proverbs 3:5-6 Tough times have a way of revealing our true nature. If two people were to face the same dilemma, one may grow closer to God and bear fruit while the other becomes anxious and doubts God’s faithfulness. HowRead More …

August 26, 2020 God’s Control and Our Prayers Dr. Charles Stanley John 14:13-14 Have you ever wondered why we pray if God already knows everything? What do our prayers accomplish? First, communicating with God connects His Spirit and ours. A relationship can’t survive if the two parties don’t speak withRead More …

August 25, 2020 The Path to Success Dr. Charles Stanley Colossians 3:5-10 God’s way is often contrary to the world’s. Our culture says, “Don’t let anyone push you around,” but Jesus teaches that it is the merciful, the meek, and the peacemakers who are successful in God’s kingdom (Matt. 5:5-9).Read More …

August 24, 2020 Thinking Our Way to Success Dr. Charles Stanley Colossians 3:1-4 Have you ever asked yourself, What is true success? The biblical answer is this: to become the person God created each of us to be and accomplish the work He has set for our life. Scripture tellsRead More …

August 23, 2020 Sunday Reflection: The Labor of Peacemaking To get the most out of this devotion, set aside time to read the Scripture referenced throughout. Peacemaking is proactive work. Seeking justice and reconciliation may require us to enter into conflict, meet needs of the hurting, or provide tangibly forRead More …