Choose to live humbly and reject pride—a stumbling block to spiritual growth.
Get insight on how waiting is a directed, purposeful, expectant anticipation of what God is going to do.
Follow God's timing rather than your own and see how His plan and purpose for you can blossom into great blessings.
Have you ever thought about the importance of timing in your life?
Reap the benefits of the Holy Spirit's role in your life, which serves as a magnificent source of blessing.
When you accept Jesus Christ as your Savior, you receive an immense gift—the power and guidance of the Holy Spirit.
Pride is destructive, but God will give us a spirit of humility when we submit to His will and purpose for our lives.
Examine the race you are running, recognize the One in control of it all, and rely on His strength.
Do you feel tempted to quit when you're in the middle of difficult circumstances?
Get a refresher on how the apostle Paul is a perfect example of someone who never gave up despite persistent hardship.
Develop courage based on the goodness and sovereignty of God to carry you beyond your fears.
Become inspired by the motivation and results of Daniel’s commitment to stand by his biblical beliefs.
Deepen your knowledge about the pattern for humility we see in the life of Jesus—who lived and walked as a servant.
Dr. Stanley uses the life of Joshua to discuss the benefits of meditating on Scripture.
Dr. Stanley uses the life of Joshua to explain why meditating on Scripture and adhering to its principles are so important.
Face each of life's challenges with boldness and faith since no fear is greater than God's ability to lead you through it all.
Exalt the Lord by being like God's servant Gideon—courageous, obedient, and fully trusting in His guidance and help.
Learn from the life of Noah how to be bold and obey God despite facing barriers or difficulties.
Oppose the world's viewpoint of gaining riches and glory and instead follow the pattern of service Christ set before you.
Find out how to tame your tongue by bringing it under the authority of the Holy Spirit
Dress yourself in the full armor of God and win the spiritual war each day.
Dr. Stanley reveals what it means to be a soldier for Jesus.
The devil may try and entice you to sin, but arm yourself with God's Word and you'll win every time.
When you walk with God's Word, you're ready to fight temptation with a weapon that wins.
Have you considered whether you're ready to meet the Lord?
Find out the eternal result of those who remain in a state of spiritual blindness.
Dr. Stanley explains the tactics Satan uses to keep people spiritually blind.
Learn the consequences of rejecting Christ and be motivated to accept God's mercy and share the gospel.
Feels of inadequacy can be embarrassing or painful, but they don't have to bring us down.
Discover why we may feel inadequate and how God uses that for our good.
Take time to consider where you will spend eternity and how your present actions are affecting your future.
When the strong winds of adversity knock you off your feet, what can you do to survive them?
When joy seems unattainable, Christ is our living hope who offers a deep sense of purpose and fulfillment.
Receive a refreshing perspective on how to find joy despite your circumstances.
Get knowledge on what to do about the pressures of life that steal our happiness.
Dr. Stanley explores why many of us feel empty and reveals the Bible’s prescription for lifelong joy.
Learn how to interact wisely with people and become the light of Christ for others.
Why is it some people come to church and walk away uplifted while others leave unmoved?
Gain insight on why the right attitude is key to properly appreciating and understanding God's Word.
Obedience is a life-long learning process that continues to develop as you mature in Christ.
Obedience is doing what God says, when He says, and how He says to do it.
The Father's unconditional love is a free gift, and accepting it is the wisest choice you could ever make.
Dedicate time to developing a health prayer life and strengthen your relationship with your heavenly Father.
Discover more about God's character and how to deal with sin after salvation.
God's forgiveness for eternal life is a one-time occurrence, while any sin after salvation must be confessed daily.
Our sovereign Lord often uses our deepest disappointments to prepare us for serving others.
Gain a fresh perspective on how the Father works through your trials to bring glory to His name.
Dr. Stanley teaches how you can trust the Lord to help you make the best decisions.
Have you committed to making prayer a daily habit?
Did you know success is within your reach when you follow God's perfect timing?
The Lord transformed the lives of many faithful servants throughout Scripture, and He desires to do the same for you.
God's intervention into the lives of His children is intentional, unexpected, and always in harmony with the Bible.
See how even the worst things in this world can still bring glory to the Lord.
Start paying close attention to the people and situations God is using to accomplish His purpose in your life.
Get inspired to bring glory to God regardless of your job title.
Learn how the Father can work through the simplest things in your life.
Follow God's ways while trusting in His faithfulness, and see His goodness extend toward you and those around you.
Seek the Lord and watch Him provide for your needs.
Gain the Lord's perspective and live by His principles for the peace and contentment He intended.
Dr. Stanley teaches that following the ways of this world will leave you empty.
When we shift our attitudes toward our jobs, we can experience real joy and satisfaction.
Be inspired by Daniel to have a godly character and make the most of every opportunity for sharing the gospel.
Dr. Stanley examines the responsibility and privilege of influence as seen through the life of Daniel.
Learn how pride can hinder your walk with God and how to embrace humility instead.
Discover the consequences of harboring resentment and how to deal with unforgiveness.
Find out how we can determine if our anger is righteous or sinful and how to deal with it.
Find out the characteristics of a person who has encountered the saving grace of God.
Dr. Stanley explains how we can determine if our anger is righteous or sinful and how to deal with it.
Gain a sense of belonging, worthiness, and competence as God's child because He will never reject nor forsake you.
Discover what causes us to be afraid and how God will help strengthen and sustain you during fearful times.
Enjoy a life free of guilt by accepting Jesus' substitionary death on the cross—where He forgave all your offenses.
Give your worries to God and live in the peace and joy He gives freely each day.
Reflect on what it means to be born again and become a new creation.
Have you ever made a decision you truly regret?
Choose the right path that leads to everlasting life.
An eager anticipation of the Lord’s return keeps us living productively.
An eager anticipation of the Lord’s return keeps us living productively.
We learn more in our valley experiences than on our mountaintops.
Learn how if we are to love our neighbors as ourselves, we must love ourselves first.
We learn more in our valley experiences than on our mountaintops.
No Christian has ever been called to “go it alone” in his or her walk of faith.
No Christian has ever been called to “go it alone” in his or her walk of faith.
Prayer is life’s greatest time saver.
Prayer is life’s greatest time saver.
Dr. Stanley walks through the clear instructions the apostle Paul gives for dealing with immorality.
Adversity is a bridge to a deeper relationship with God.
Adversity is a bridge to a deeper relationship with God.
God blesses us so that we might bless others.
God blesses us so that we might bless others.
To live the Christian life is to allow Jesus to live His life in and through us.
Find out what the apostle Paul has to say about facing immorality in the third chapter of Colossians.
To live the Christian life is to allow Jesus to live His life in and through us.
You can never outgive God.
To walk in the Spirit is to obey the initial promptings of the Spirit.
To walk in the Spirit is to obey the initial promptings of the Spirit.
Obedience always brings blessing.
A gun-for-hire becomes a worship leader. Michael and Jerry experience freedom from duty. After many years, Santi has a Bible in her own language. Final reflections from Southeast Asia.
Reignite your desire for holy living as you're reminded of how much God really values you as His child.
Obedience always brings blessing.
Disappointments are inevitable, discouragement is a choice.
Disappointments are inevitable, discouragement is a choice.
Anything you hold too tightly, you will lose.
Anything you hold too tightly, you will lose.
Banu and Neli overcome great odds. Rahel is redeemed from a life of witchcraft. Teresa trusted Christ for healing.
Dr. Stanley explains what happens to your spiritual life after you've accepted Jesus as your Savior.
As children of a sovereign God, we are never victims of our circumstances.
As children of a sovereign God, we are never victims of our circumstances.
We stand tallest and strongest on our knees.
We stand tallest and strongest on our knees.
Whatever you acquire outside of God’s will eventually turns to ashes.
Mr. K faces threats from his neighbors. Emma and Fernando celebrate God’s goodness. Lucresia shares her gifts. In Touch Messenger stories.
When you were saved, the Holy Spirit started indwelling you and you are now inseparable from the person of Jesus Christ.
Whatever you acquire outside of God’s will eventually turns to ashes.
Brokenness is God’s requirement for maximum usefulness.
Brokenness is God’s requirement for maximum usefulness.
God acts on behalf of those who wait for Him.
God acts on behalf of those who wait for Him.
The In Touch Messenger in Southeast Asia. Pastor Alex’s work in the mountains. Danny’s influence in Paradise. Beverlie overcomes an addiction.
Win the battle for your mind in a way that will impact every area of your life.
Listening to God is essential to walking with God.
Listening to God is essential to walking with God.
Peace with God is the fruit of oneness with God.
Peace with God is the fruit of oneness with God.
God assumes full responsibility for our needs when we obey Him.
Win the battle for your mind that will impact each area of your life.
God assumes full responsibility for our needs when we obey Him.
If necessary, God will move heaven and earth to show us His will.
If necessary, God will move heaven and earth to show us His will.
Trusting God means looking beyond what we can see to what God sees.
Fight all your battles on your knees and you win every time.
Are you saved, but feel like the Christian life “isn’t working” somehow?
Fight all your battles on your knees and you win every time.
The dark moments of our life will last only so long as is necessary for God to accomplish His purpose in us.
The dark moments of our life will last only so long as is necessary for God to accomplish His purpose in us.
You reap what you sow, more than you sow, and later than you sow.
You reap what you sow, more than you sow, and later than you sow.
Dr. Stanley details three basic principles that can change what it means to live the Christian life.
God does not require us to understand His will, just obey it, even if it seems unreasonable.
God does not require us to understand His will, just obey it, even if it seems unreasonable.
The awareness of God’s presence energizes us for our work.
The awareness of God’s presence energizes us for our work.
God’s Word is an immovable anchor in times of storm.
A successful walk of faith is the result of willingly submitting to God’s will and staying in a right relationship with Him.
God's Word is an immovable anchor during times of storm.
Obey God and leave all the consequences to Him.
Obey God and leave all the consequences to Him.
Our intimacy with God – His highest priority for our lives – determines the impact of our lives.
Our intimacy with God – His highest priority for our lives – determines the impact of our lives.
Discover how to live life to the fullest by becoming complete in Christ.
Trust the Lord by putting your eternal future in His hands.
God gave each of us talents, abilities, and skills to help others and to accomplish His purpose for our lives.
Learn how to change your conversations, conduct, and character for the better.
How we do judge, test, and gauge our growth as Christians?
Salvation lies in believing that Jesus is the Son of God and trusting Him for your salvation.
Celebrate the full life that Christ gives when you receive His Spirit and start living by a new standard of conduct.
Dr. Stanley reveals the dangers of walking away from the path God set us on.
God always has our best interest at heart—even when we're not walking in His will.
Praise God for the laws He created for our own protection and to help us recognize our need for Him.
Get a closer look at what inspired each commandment.
What can we do when our circumstances shake our faith?
Dr. Stanley describes the consequences of an earthly worldview versus one focused on heaven.
Prioritize having values rooted in God's Word and making wise decisions.
Discover the seven moments in which a person can sacrifice their future for momentary pleasures.
Dr. Stanley shows how the deceptive power of compromise is among the greatest threats to any believer.
Learn what nonbelievers can expect to face after a lifetime of rejecting salvation.
What does it take to prepare for eternity in heaven as co-heirs with Christ?
Move past the philosophy offered by this world and become complete in Christ instead.
Look forward to the presence of God and an eternal home as you turn your gaze heavenward.
Be motivated to heed Jesus' warning about hell and lovingly tell others about the dangers of rejecting salvation.
Dr. Stanley addresses five common objections to belief in hell.
Overcome any undue worry about life after death by yearning for eternal union with God.
Gain knowledge on the two possible destinations for each person after death—heaven or hell.
Find out the six characteristics of faithful members of the body of Christ.
Learn the biblical reasons behind why we fast and how we are to fast.
Why is spiritual fasting often overlooked?
Dr. Stanley reveals four reasons illuminating why it's vital to share our salvation stories.
Learn how to give everything to the Lord and walk in the freedom and peace only He can give.
It's not easy to give everything you have to God, but it's how He can give you His best.
Find out the six characteristics of faithful members of the body of Christ.
Dr. Stanley teaches that God is not long-suffering because He sees goodness in us but because He wants to see us saved.
Every act of faithfulness is rewarded, though we might not realize it at the time.
Will you trust God to turn your difficulties into opportunities to develop patience?
Patience is cultivated over time and grows as a result of your faith and perseverance through hardship.
Practice patience with others, just as God patiently waits for you to lean on Him.
Aspire to greater spiritual maturity as you spread the gospel and grow in Christ.
Find out the factors that lead to impatience and how to overcome them.
Dr. Stanley teaches how to develop an inner quietness that endures through stressful times.
Sometimes it's best to allow God to intervene before trying to help others.
While it's good to want to help, it's possible that we may hinder God's work in someone's life by doing so.
Gain knowledge on how to overcome periods of loneliness.
Embrace the fact that as God's child, you've been gifted with everlasting riches.
Dr. Stanley offers God's remedy for handling the opinions of critical people and also moments when we are praised.
Learn how to properly respond to both criticism and praise when they arise.
Get ready to celebrate an exciting future with the Lord as your guide.
As believers, we can allow God to turn our past experiences into successes for our future.
If there's an obstacle in your life that seems impossible to overcome, depend on God to remove the problem.
See how the Christian life can not only be endured but also enjoyed.
Do you tend to internalize people's cruel or even false misconceptions about you?
Break free from the bondage of self-rejection and experience true joy in Christ.
How do we share our faith with great confidence?
Enjoy your eternal life today and rejoice—knowing it can never be taken from you.
Dr. Stanley explains what it means to believe in Jesus regarding the topics of life and death.
Dr. Stanley explains why it is good to reach out to anyone with whom we have had a falling out.
Be inspired to do the Lord's work joyfully until you join Him for eternity.
Remain encouraged to run your race with endurance and stay steadfast—always abounding in the work of the Lord.
The more we understand about what Jesus accomplished, the more strength we’ll have to live each day victoriousl
See how the resurrection affects our lives now and why it inspires us to live each day in a new way.
Dr. Stanley gives an overview of the resurrection in the context of the major events in the Bible.
Start fulfilling your role in the body of Christ and maintain your zeal for serving the Lord.
Understand why the resurrection is so important and what happens when you take it seriously.
Stand firm in your certainty about the meaning of Christ's resurrection.
Practice waiting on God—an act of faith that yields great blessings.
Discover how a determined stillness to walk in obedience to God results in His blessing.
Depend on God rather than relying on the world's limited ability to analyze your situation.
There is no one like Jesus Christ, and all things submit to His sovereignty.
How do you handle guilty feelings when they arise?
Dr. Stanley discusses the source and nature of guilt, how to handle it, and what God's Word says about it.
Acting in obedience toward God always leads to great blessings.
Consider the importance of your obedience toward God.
Learn what God's commandments are and how we can obey them.
Do you ever feel like you're trying your best but you don't measure up?
Did you know God measures our love for Himself by our obedience?
Dr. Stanley reveals seven steps in learning to obey God.
What is required of us to be obedient to God?
Gain a richer understanding of the Lord's command to obey and why it's essential to have the courage to obey.
Find out the several points required for our obedience toward God.
Jesus Christ covers your sins and desires for you to enjoy life to the fullest.
How do we obtain victory over sin?
Face lost opportunities with faith and courage.
How should we respond when the door of opportunity is not only slammed shut, but locked forever?
Dr. Stanley lists out the ways people are trapped and destroyed by sin and misunderstanding.
Recognize the devil's snares and choose to live in the freedom Jesus Christ gave you.
Christ’s riches extend into our past, empower us in the present, and let us look forward to eternal life in heaven.
Once you have received Jesus Christ into your heart, how do you develop a relationship with Him?
Embrace God's love for you by pursuing His will.
Dr. Stanley outlines seven key questions to ask when making decisions that are according to God's will for your life.
How do you discover God’s specific will and plan for your life?
Seek alignment with God's will so you can walk according to His plan and purpose for your life.
Practice intercessory prayer so you can see how God will change others' lives as well as your own.
Prioritize your spiritual growth by learning what it takes to mature in Christ.
Find out seven principles for maturing in your walk with Jesus Christ.
Receive a refresher on what true repentance really means.
Discover the definition of true repentance and how it affects the believer's life.
In this time of overwhelming distractions and misinformation, where can we turn for truth?
Dr. Stanley shares how we can pray for others and prepares us for how God changes our lives when we do so.
How do we ask God to release his divine energy into our crisis moments to make a difference?
Hold onto God's promise that He will stay by your side in every situation—no matter how difficult.
Dr. Stanley uses the life of Jehoshaphat as an example of how God responds to the prayers of His people.
Find out the best way to handle life's struggles.
Learn how to move through life's toughest moments with peace, joy, and contentment in your heart.
Trust in the Bible—the source of truth and knowledge that will guide you toward a peaceful, successful life.
Pursue an intimate relationship with God and see how your life will transform.
Follow Abraham's example and grow in intimacy with the Lord.
Dr. Stanley shares 16 proofs that will bring the awareness of God’s presence to your life.
How exactly are we supposed to seek God?
Our heavenly Father pursues us and wants us to embrace an intimate relationship with Him.
Dr. Stanley addresses misconceptions people have about the Bible and the consequences of believing these false statements.
Learn the five requirements for answered prayer.
Spend more quality time alone with God—the One who loves you most.
Prioritize your relationship with God by pulling away from your to-do list and diving into His Word.
Focus on your God-given goals and triumph over temporary disappointments.
When you experience disappointments, how do you respond?
Dr. Stanley highlights four areas of life that are secured by the person of Jesus Christ.
Be inspired to love others in a Christ-like, unconditional way.
How do we keep the door of intimacy with God open?
Adopt the role of "servant" as described in the Bible and watch God work in your life.
Honor God through diligence and obedience as you walk with Him each day.
Strive to have a deeper relationship with Christ so God can achieve the extraordinary through you.
Seek God's will by reading His Word, praying faithfully, trusting Him, and listening to the wise counsel of others.
Experience God's best by pursuing a life of faith.
When you prioritize Jesus above everything else, you'll experience true intimacy with God.
Dr. Stanley shares foundational principles that have shaped his life and blessed him with great joy and fulfillment.
Discover how to live a fulfilling life according to God's Word.
Dr. Stanley illuminates the meaning of living an extraordinary life for God.
Why do we sometimes have trouble discerning God's will?
Find out what goals honor God and how to make sure your achievements count for eternity.
Hear about the boundaries we place on the Great Commission and how we can overcome them.
What motivated the disciples to share the gospel of Jesus Christ?
Face life with confidence so you can be free of anxiety and unhindered by fear.
Conquer the damaging emotion of fear.
God loves you and wants to have a personal relationship with you. Will you respond to His call?
Be encouraged to leave behind a good legacy and ensure that you will spend eternity in heaven with God.
Reflect on your eternal future and whether or not you are ready to meet your Savior.
The fear of the Lord in us uncovers the true nature of sin and strengthens our commitment to Christ.
What does it mean to have a healthy fear of the Lord?
Recognize the true joy that lies in appreciating the gift of salvation.
Find out the three ways you can respond to the message of Jesus' birth.
Because our Savior lives within us, we can look forward to everlasting life in His presence.
Jesus laid down His life so we could be set free by His crucifixion and resurrection.
Have you submitted every area of your life into God's hands?
We're reminded of God's faithfulness and how He keeps every promise He makes.
The good news of Jesus' birth anticipates His sinless life—qualifying Him to be God’s sacrificial Lamb.
What lessons have you learned from the story of Jesus and His birth?
Dr. Stanley explains how we are to react when we are hurt by others.
When someone deliberately and willfully tries to hurt you, how do you respond?
Devote yourself entirely to God and experience lasting joy and contentment.
Material possessions may give temporary fulfillment, but only Jesus Christ can satisfy your soul.
True satisfaction stems from spending regular time with the Lord.
Start cultivating lasting, godly love for those around you.
Do you know why you worry?
We have no need to worry because we are the children of a loving God.
Treasure each day to ensure you make the most of your time on earth.
Learn from the life of the apostle Paul that we either spend our time wisely or foolishly.
Dr. Stanley reveals the benefits of going to God's throne with our needs.
When you think about your relationship with God, what motivates you?
Meditation in a biblical sense means stillness before God with a focus on His Word.
Meditation is stillness before before God with a focus on His Word.
Prioritize your time alone with God.
Dr. Stanley challenges us to practice six essential steps to meditation in a biblical sense.
Find out the three main points revealing how to listen to God.
Our obedience to God is to be based on our love for who God is, not fear.
See Christ as He truly is so you can share His truth with others.
Seek to have a grateful spirit so you can be close with Jesus and share your love for Him with others.
Your personal testimony can have eternal consequences.
Do you suppose anyone has looked at your life and wondered why you act, talk, or think the way you do?
Dr. Stanley shares six steps a Christian can take to help lead a fellow believer back into good standing with the Lord.
Gain a deeper understanding of the simple yet profound way in which the apostle Paul described love.
It's our duty as Christians to share with others what we believe.
The apostle Paul reminds Timothy that his faith was passed down to him from his mother and grandmother.
What does it take to have unwavering faith in God?
Place your trust in the Lord and develop a strong, unshakable faith.
Have total assurance that the God of the Bible is the one true God.
Watch the people around you flourish when you display love to them.
Dr. Stanley discusses the biblical principles that teach us how to live in a world that's against God.
Get guidance on how to maintain a steadfast faith.
Does your faith tend to waver in times of hardship?
Understand the meaning of trusting in Jesus.
Get a refresher on what it truly means to believe in God.
Love originates with God because He sent His Son Jesus to die for each soul.
The earlier we realize the importance of disobedience, the better off we will be.
Dr. Stanley explains that when God tells us to do something and we choose not to obey, we are running from Him.
Embrace the fact that you are worthy to serve the Almighty.
God wants to work through you in a way that will bring you purpose, joy, and fulfillment. Are you available to Him?
The Lord sees your labor and offers His freedom and rest.
Learn that love is like many other things in life--the more you give, the more you receive.
Do you ever wonder who the one true God is? What He is like? And how to have an intimate relationship with Him?
Discover how trials can drive you to a deeper dependency on the Lord.
God has promised us His presence, protection and peace.
God always has a purpose, and it is always for good!
We all go through storms in life and we may not know why or what purpose they serve.