Anticipating the Lord’s Return Life Principle 30: An eager anticipation of the Lord’s return keeps us living productively. Throughout Scripture, we find three admonitions given to us about the Lord’s return: 1. We’re to watch faithfully. The Word of God encourages us to stand fast in the faith with courage and strength (1 Cor. 16:13), watching […]
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30 Life Principles to Live By from Dr. Charles Stanley, Day 29
The Valley Experiences in Our Lives Life Principle 29: We learn more in our valley experiences than on our mountaintops. Adversity, anguish, trials, tribulations, and heartaches operate as lessons in the school of experience. They bring us to a place of new insight and understanding. They can alter our perceptions of the world, our views […]
30 Life Principles to Live By from Dr. Charles Stanley, Day 28
Together in the Christian Life Life Principle 28: No Christian has ever been called to “go it alone” in his or her walk of faith. In Hebrews 10:25, the author makes it clear that believers should not stop meeting together. God wants us to regularly meet with other believers—He wants His people in church! There […]
30 Life Principles to Live By from Dr. Charles Stanley, Day 27
Prayer: Our Time Saver Life Principle 27: Prayer is life’s greatest time saver. Change is never easy, especially when our choices affect other people. Change means important decisions will be made—which introduces the possibility of terrible mistakes and ongoing consequences. When we make those choices without seeking the Lord’s leadership, we are headed for disaster. […]
30 Life Principles to Live By from Dr. Charles Stanley, Day 26
Burden or Bridge? Life Principle 26: Adversity is a bridge to a deeper relationship with God. What is God’s goal in adversity? His basic objective is to draw us closer to Himself. He does not glory in pain or sorrow, but He uses these things to teach us about His love and faithfulness. The moment […]
30 Life Principles to Live By from Dr. Charles Stanley, Day 25
Passing on God’s Blessing Life Principle 25: God blesses us so that we might bless others. God saved you and me so that we would serve as examples to others of His love and mercy at work in and through a human life. Many people seem to think the only reason for salvation is so […]
30 Life Principles to Live By from Dr. Charles Stanley, Day 24
The Key to the Christian Life Life Principle 24: To live the Christian life is to allow Jesus to live His life in and through us. Many Christians seem content to live what they think is an adequate Christian life. They believe if they go to church, read their Bibles from time to time, and say their […]
30 Life Principles to Live By from Dr. Charles Stanley, Day 23
The Lord’s Goodness & Blessing Life Principle 23: You can never out give God. It’s just a fact: You can never out give God. The Old Testament prophet, Malachi, certainly believed this principle. Through him, God instructed the people to bring Him the full tithe and said, “‘Test Me now in this,’ says the Lord […]
30 Life Principles to Live By from Dr. Charles Stanley, Day 22
Walking in the Holy Spirit Life Principle 22: To walk in the Spirit is to obey the initial promptings of the Spirit. To whom do you turn for daily guidance on how to live or what decisions to make? Scripture tells us the only Guide worth trusting is the Holy Spirit. He’s the One who […]
30 Life Principles to Live By from Dr. Charles Stanley, Day 20
Overcoming Discouragement Life Principle 20: Disappointments are inevitable, discouragement is a choice. The Lord has a unique plan for your life—one that does not change according to unexpected circumstances. When you confront a situation that does not line up with your understanding of how God wants your life to proceed, you must stop and look […]