In today’s post, Dr. Stanley presents the third and fourth components for bringing our beliefs in line with what God says about us. 3. Exercise the powerful privilege of prayer. Dr. Stanley believes prayer is an absolutely essential part of our lives because “prayer is an intimate conversation with God of all that exists, and […]
“We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.” -2 Corinthians 10: 5 Dr. Charles Stanley presents four basic components for bringing our beliefs in line with what God says about us as he concludes Chapter 1 […]
You’ll Get Through This (Thomas Nelson, 2013) Max Lucado’s latest book, You’ll Get Through This: Hope and Help for Turbulent Times, applies the Old Testament story of Joseph to the “pit” experiences of our lives. Offering hope in the midst of tragedy, Pastor Lucado notes that our “pits” catch us off-guard. We all fear that […]
In Chapter 1 of Emotions, Dr. Stanley states that one reason he talks about salvation at the beginning of this book is because our saving faith provides a model for the kind of trust we’ll need in God for true healing to take place. Our reality is that we don’t know how to deal with […]
“. . . I will heal him; I will guide him and restore comfort to him, creating praise on the lips of the mourners of Israel. Peace, peace, to those far and near, says the Lord. And I will heal them.” -Isaiah 57: 18-19 Charles Stanley begins Chapter 1 (“Choosing to Triumph”) of his latest […]
Max Lucado mentions in Chapter 14 (“Keep Calm and Carry On”) of You’ll Get Through This that in the days immediately preceding war (World War II) with Germany, the British government commissioned a series of posters to be distributed around England. Encouraging slogans were printed on these posters. One poster, held in reserve for an extreme […]
“Both the one who makes men holy and those who are made holy are of the same family. So Jesus is not ashamed to call them brothers.” -Hebrews 2: 11 In Chapter 11 (“The Prince of Peace is Your Big Brother”) of You’ll Get Through This, Max Lucado tells the story of Matthew, a high […]
“Do not let the sun go down on your anger, and do not give the devil an opportunity.” -Ephesians 4: 26-27 As Max Lucado concludes Chapter 11 of You’ll Get Through This, he takes up the topic of vengeance, noting that we want justice because “we fear that the evildoer will slip into the night, […]
“And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus.” -Philippians 4: 19 It’s Easter Sunday, sometime in the mid-1970s. My Wisconsin and Illinois relatives have gathered for a festive noon meal at my parents’ home in Evergreen Park, IL. Grandma Henning sits on my immediate right. She places […]
“Keep a sharp eye out for weeds of bitter discontent. A thistle or two gone to seed can ruin a whole garden in no time.” -Hebrews 12: 15 Max Lucado begins Chapter 11 (“Revenge Feels Good, But Then . . .”) of You’ll Get Through This with the story of businessman Joseph Richardson, who lived in […]
In Chapter 9 (“A Splash of Gratitude with That Attitude”) of You’ll Get Through This, Max Lucado observes that mixing blessing and bitterness doesn’t go over well with God. A sour concoction will result when heavenly kindness is combined with earthly ingratitude. Ingratitude, Max adds, comes naturally. Yet a spoonful of gratitude is all we […]
As Max Lucado concludes Chapter 8 of You’ll Get Through This, he emphasizes that while the story of Joseph especially compels us to believe that God works for the good of those how love Him, we must understand good from God’s perspective: “But we must let God define good. Our definition includes health, comfort, and […]