Charles Stanley

“But he forsook the counsel of the elders” (1 Kings 12:8). That is not the beginning of a story that ends well. Ignoring the advice of godly people never leads anywhere good. In this message, Dr. Stanley tells us how to avoid bad counsel, listing its hallmarks and encouraging us to seek the Lord first […]

An eight-year-old boy wrote in for advice about his doubts. In Touch Ministries, 2013. For more messages from Charles Stanley, including this week’s broadcast, go to www.intouch.org/watch faith is the confidence that what we hope for will actually happen without faith it’s impossible to please God because to please him we must first believe that […]

God’s sovereignty over the affairs of earth is a reassuring reality. Yet it is easy to feel baffled by the perplexities of daily living when we assume the responsibility for every decision and concern. Our heavenly Father never meant for us to bear these burdens on our own. Start your day off right with the […]

Oftentimes, when life lacks clarity, we get lost. We can’t distinguish between good and evil, truth and fiction, or an outburst of anger and a cry for help. How do we find our way when things seem so confusing? ♪♪♪ male announcer: “In Touch” with Dr. Charles Stanley, celebrating 45 years of God’s faithfulness and […]

Think of someone with whom you love to spend your time. A certain warmth emanates from their core, inviting you to rest and be yourself, doesn’t it? That soothing radiance has a name: kindness. In this message, Dr. Stanley teaches about the irresistible nature of tenderheartedness, both how God demonstrates such a quality toward us […]

How did I get here? Wallowing in a pigsty with nothing to eat and no one to turn to, the Prodigal Son must’ve asked himself this question a thousand times. In this message, Dr. Stanley traces the sad, downward spiral that sin leads us on when we believe Satan’s lies and ignore God’s Word. But […]

Imagine floating in a river. Which way does the current take you-upstream or downstream? Of course, the answer is downstream. Only by actively swimming against the current will you arrive at the headwaters. Likewise, no Christian has ever drifted closer to God, only further away from Him and deeper into the ways of our fallen […]

While God never promises to keep us from pain and heartache, He does promise to keep us and not forsake us in the midst of such turmoil. In fact, Scripture tells us that we are the apple of His eye. For more messages from Charles Stanley, including this week’s broadcast, go to www.intouch.org/watch start your […]

In this important message, Dr. Stanley shows us what a faith failure looks like. The Israelites paid a heavy price when they listened to the fearful report of their spies instead of believing God and following Joshua and Caleb into the land of Canaan. Learn five reasons why our trust in God wavers, and be […]

Dr. Stanley reminds us that it is only when we seek God, turn from our sin, and submit to His will that our nation—and our world—will be free. As we spend time with the Lord each day, we must remember to pray with passion and perseverance for our churches, our country’s leaders, and the challenges […]