Adversity is not simply a tool. It is God's most effective tool for the advancement of our spiritual lives. The circumstances and events that we see as setbacks are oftentimes the very things that launch us into periods of intense… — Charles Stanley Copy Share Image
Dealing with adversity is like preparing for surgery. By putting our faith in what the doctor has said, we believe we will be better off if we have the surgery. But that does not make it any less painful. By… — Charles Stanley Copy Share
Whatever brings you to your knees in weakness carries the greatest potential for your personal success and spiritual victory. — Charles Stanley Copy Share Image
When we surrender to His timing, He does mighty things in and for us, according to His will and His timing. God acts on… — Charles Stanley Copy Share Image
Jesus set an example for us to follow: a life of loving, obedient service. — Charles Stanley Copy Share Image
As children of a sovereign God, we are never victims of our circumstances. — Charles Stanley Copy Share Image
American foreign policy and military might have opened an opportunity for the Gospel in the land of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. — Charles Stanley Copy Share Image
Regardless of the source of our pain, we must accept that God knows, God loves, and God is at work. — Charles Stanley Copy Share Image
Each of us will eventually give away all our earthly possessions. How we choose to do so, however, is a reflection of our commitment… — Charles Stanley Copy Share Image
Basically, there are two paths you can walk: faith or fear. It's impossible to simultaneously trust God and not trust God. — Charles Stanley Copy Share Image
You must never sacrifice your relationship with God for the sake of a relationship with another person. — Charles Stanley Copy Share Image
God will never direct us to be prideful, arrogant and unforgiving, immoral or slothful or full of fear. We step into these things because… — Charles Stanley Copy Share Image
Since God knows our future, our personalities, and our capacity to listen, He isn't ever going to say more to us than we can… — Charles Stanley Copy Share Image
