In Touch Ministries

Dr. Charles Stanley

A Passion to Know Him, Part 1

August 9, 2017

What is it that you are pursuing above everything else? A career? A person? A ministry? None of those things compare to knowing the Lord on an everyday, personal level. In this message, Dr. Stanley explains how deepening our relationship with God is far more valuable than anything else. Our days are full of distractions, responsibilities and desires. Learn to put Christ first and find contentment and joy in His continual presence.

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You've probably heard the saying, 'When the going gets tough, the tough get going.' However, there are many extremely difficult experiences in life that can make you feel like you can't put one foot in front of the other. You become emotionally and physically exhausted and find that all of your support systems break under the weight of your burdens. How do you handle such overwhelming circumstances?
August 8, 2017
You've probably heard the saying, 'When the going gets tough, the tough get going.' However, there are many extremely difficult experiences in life that can make you feel like you can't put one foot in front of the other. You become emotionally and physically exhausted and find that all of your support systems break under the weight of your burdens. How do you handle such overwhelming circumstances?
August 7, 2017
When we experience discouragement, where should we turn? Though it may not feel like it at times, discouragement is a choice. We can either allow circumstances to drag us down into depression and despair or we can look to our encouraging God. In this message, “Our Great Encourager,” Dr. Stanley begins by listing 10 qualities that make God our Great Encourager and then explains how He uses those attributes to motivate us. He is always faithful, encouraging us even when we’ve done nothing to deserve it.
August 5, 2017
When we are upset or wronged, one of the most dangerous things we can do is stuff down our resentment, anger, and hostility. This causes unforgiveness to grow and fester in our hearts. Also, it is an act of rebellion to willfully refuse to give up one’s resentment and right to get even. Unforgiveness doesn’t fit in the life of a Christian. Therefore, we must make a decision to let go of resentment and unforgiveness. When we deal with our unforgiveness, we will begin to see people through God’s eyes. Our attitudes will change, and we will be able to accept people as they are. Then, not only will we have strong, healthy bonds with others, but also a growing, loving relationship with our heavenly Father.
August 4, 2017
Anger is the most dangerous of all emotions. It’s like a boomerang—you throw it out at someone, and it comes right back at you. We always pay the price for our anger and can even burden our children with it because anger can be passed down generationally. You cannot be angry toward others and have a right relationship with the Lord. In this message, Dr. Stanley explains how we can determine if our anger is righteous or sinful and how to deal with it. He also describes inappropriate ways of handling this volatile emotion. Discover the peace that comes with taking every concern and frustration to God.
August 3, 2017
Anger is the most dangerous of all emotions. It’s like a boomerang—you throw it out at someone, and it comes right back at you. We always pay the price for our anger and can even burden our children with it because anger can be passed down generationally. You cannot be angry toward others and have a right relationship with the Lord. In this message, Dr. Stanley explains how we can determine if our anger is righteous or sinful and how to deal with it. He also describes inappropriate ways of handling this volatile emotion. Discover the peace that comes with taking every concern and frustration to God.
August 2, 2017
Many people live in bondage to feelings of rejection and don't even realize it.  It causes us to believe lies about ourselves and project hurtful emotions on others. It also undermines our relationships with God. In today's message, Dr. Stanley describes the nature of rejection and shares a number of characteristics of a person who feels rejected. Perhaps we have a physical defect, emotional hurts, or hurtful childhood experiences. But thankfully, as believers, God gives us a sense of belonging, worthiness, and competence. Learn to believe in the truth about God's love and rest in the peace of His acceptance.
August 1, 2017
Many people live in bondage to feelings of rejection and don't even realize it. It causes us to believe lies about ourselves and project hurtful emotions on others. It also undermines our relationships with God. Thankfully, as believers, God gives us a sense of belonging, worthiness, and competence. Learn to believe in the truth about God's love and rest in the peace of His acceptance.
July 31, 2017
As a follower of Jesus Christ, your most powerful asset and greatest privilege is prayer. Yet, what does your intercession really achieve? Do you doubt that your trips to God's throne are making any difference? Learn how important your prayer life is and why God wants you to have confidence and assurance whenever you go to Him.
July 29, 2017
In a world of anxious circumstances, it's no wonder that many of us find ourselves dealing with fear. However, God's people are called to live courageously. How can we live with peace and confidence in the midst of a frightening world? The only way is to remember that the Lord has promised to strengthen, help, and uphold us, and He always keeps His Word. When you're in almighty God's hands, you can face anything in life and experience the joy of His peace.
July 28, 2017
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Good Relationships Start With You
Meaningful connections with other people aren’t just nice to have—they’re essential to mental, physical, and spiritual health. But every relationship has one common denominator: you. Spend the next seven days discovering what you can do to improve your relationships, with help from Scripture and the teachings of Charles F. Stanley.

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In Touch Ministries is the broadcast teaching ministry of Dr. Charles Stanley.

About Dr. Charles Stanley

Dr. Charles Stanley

September 25, 1932 – April 18, 2023

Dr. Charles F. Stanley was the senior pastor of First Baptist Church Atlanta for more than fifty years. He was also the founder of In Touch Ministries and a New York Times best-selling author, who wrote more than seventy books encouraging people to seek Jesus as their Savior and know Him as their wise and loving Lord. 

Known to audiences around the world through his wide-reaching TV and radio broadcasts, Stanley modeled his 65 years of ministry after the apostle Paul’s message in Acts 20:24: “Life is worth nothing unless I use it for doing the work assigned me by the Lord Jesus—the work of telling others the Good News about God’s mighty kindness and love.”

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