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05/10/2023

Dr. Charles F. Stanley authored more than 70 books, preached thousands of sermons and served as pastor of First Baptist Church Atlanta for over 50 years—a church that is 175 years old and counting.

He is known to audiences around the world through his broadcast, In Touch with Dr. Charles Stanley, which is heard in more than 127 languages via radio, shortwave, the Messenger Lab project and TV broadcasts—which reaches millions of people globally. His legacy of faith is immovable—even as he was ushered into heaven on April 18, 2023.

I join with millions of people around the world who celebrate his life of obedience and yet, will dearly miss his physical presence on this earth. His practical teachings for everyday life, biblically-based principles, delightful sense of humor, along with his unwavering, steadfast love for the word of God has been a tremendous blessing to countless people from all walks of life.

Dr. Stanley often said, “A marked up Bible can keep you from having a messed-up life.” Many of us marked up our Bibles and took notes while listening intently to sermons such as God’s Pathway to Brokenness, When Plans Turn to Ashes, Fight Your Battles on your Knees, Waiting on God, God’s Word: An Immovable Anchor in the Storm, The Power of Spiritual Discernment and a favorite: Obey God and Leave All the Consequences to Him.

Here are a few notes from Dr. Stanley’s message, Obey God and Leave the Consequences to Him:

• Obeying God is essential to pleasing Him—not just in times of temptation, but at all times
• When we obey Him, He pulls us closer to Himself and teaches us more about His precepts and His love
• Disobedience sends a message to the Lord that we know better than He does
• Disobedience always has serious repercussions—feelings of guilt, shame, broken lives and beyond
• Trust God with your life and all that concerns you
• Wait on the Lord for an answer to your situation
• Meditate on God’s word
• Listen to the Holy Spirit
• Be willing to endure conflict
• Obedience will always put you in a favorable position with God. Stay on the path of obedience and leave the rest to Him.

If you listen closely, you can hear in heaven’s air, Dr. Stanley and the church singing one of his favorite hymns:

Some glad morning when this life is over, I'll fly away
To a home on God's celestial shore, I'll fly away
I'll fly away, oh, Glory
I'll fly away
When I die, Hallelujah, by and by, I'll fly away…

Inspired by The Charles F. Stanley Life Principles Daily Bible

01/11/2023

You're Invited: IMPLEMENTING A BIBLICAL WORLDVIEW IN HEALTHCARE

2023 Faith and Medicine Conference on Feb. 3-4 at Grace Fellowship of South Forsyth, 2750 Ronald Reagan Blvd, Cu***ng, GA 30041. Join the conference in person or online.
You’ll hear from experts in faith and medicine, healing, medical freedom and more…

This gathering of healthcare professionals, health experts, the general public and beyond will come together to help implement a Biblical Worldview in Healthcare.

The topics, speakers and numerous experts will offer ways to meet varying needs with the hope of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and the truth of God’s word—all under the canopy of a Biblical Worldview.

The Featured Guest Speaker: Dr. Peter McCullough
World-renowned Cardiologist and Internist
Friday, Feb. 3, 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Dr. McCullough is an author of more than 600 articles in the scientific peer-reviewed journals. He is one of the most respected cardiologists in the world.

To learn more about the 2023 Faith and Medicine Conference, including speakers, the itinerary and registration, go to: www.faithandmedicine.org.
[Photo: Featured Speaker Dr. Peter McCullough]

12/26/2022

You're Invited: IMPLEMENTING A BIBLICAL WORLDVIEW IN HEALTHCARE

Registration is now open for the 2023 Faith and Medicine Conference on Feb. 3-4 at Grace Fellowship of South Forsyth, 2750 Ronald Reagan Blvd, Cu***ng, GA 30041. Join the conference in person or online.

You’ll hear from experts in faith and medicine, healing, medical freedom and more…

This gathering of healthcare professionals, health experts, the general public and beyond will come together to help implement a Biblical Worldview in Healthcare.

The topics, speakers and numerous experts will offer ways to meet varying needs with the hope of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and the truth of God’s word—all under the canopy of a Biblical Worldview.

The Featured Guest Speaker: Dr. Peter McCullough
World-renowned Cardiologist and Internist
Friday, Feb. 3, 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Dr. McCullough is an author of more than 600 articles in the scientific peer-reviewed journals. He is one of the most respected cardiologists in the world.

To learn more about the 2023 Faith and Medicine Conference, including speakers, the itinerary and registration, go to: www.faithandmedicine.org.
[Photo: Dr. Peter McCullough]

10/19/2022

The word holy is God’s ordained title of His book—Holy Bible. This sacred word is etched in the Bible more than 612 times. It’s not a word you hear every day—and, when it is used—it is abused, mixed with profane language or at the center of sarcasm. From a Christian perspective, the word has two meanings: the holiness of God refers to His incomparable majesty and glory, unmatched being, along with His blameless, faultless, impeccable moral purity. Holy also refers to someone or something set apart for God’s work. To be holy means to be separate from sin, wickedness and evil. While we are called to be holy because He is holy (1 Peter 1:16), the first step to holy living is to accept Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.

The phrase “holy, holy, holy” appears in the Bible, once in the Old and the New Testament. The repetition emphasizes intensity, passion for a supreme God and His worthiness of worship. In both verses, the three-fold repetition of God’s holiness expresses the triune nature of God—Father, Son and Holy Spirit—each equal in holiness, majesty and glory. We often think of the God of the Old Testament as the God of wrath and in the New Testament as the God of love. And yet, in both verses in Isaiah 6:3 and Revelation 4:8, they reflect that a unified view of God is present—as holy, glorious, majestic—and unchanging.

The holiness of God, though difficult to explain, consists of impeccable attributes that man can’t possess—such as omnipresence (present everywhere), omniscience (all-knowing) and omnipotence (unlimited power). Man can, however, share many of God’s attributes such as mercy, love, faithfulness, empathy and kindness.

As Christ followers we are declared righteous. Our next journey is live a holy life. What does that look like in a wicked world bent toward evil? God encourages us to live a sanctified, surrendered life that is set apart from the world—in all areas of our lives (1 Peter 1:14-16) —your relationship with the Lord, family, work life, community—should be interwoven with the thread of obedience towards God. He wants our life to glorify Him in all that we do—for those around us to see. The wrong view of freedom extols that you can do what you want to do—while veering opposite the word of God. In God’s kingdom, through obedience, you experience true freedom from sin.

Our goal to live a holy life should be a natural reflection of being saved by God’s unending grace. And, it should be demonstrated in every decision we make—while elevating God’s biblical view above our own opinions. Now that’s holy living!

10/12/2022

There are so many powerful scriptures in the Bible that encourage us not to worry and yet—we do so anyway. In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus commanded his disciples not to worry—repeating it several times as He knew that even among these beloved, faithful servants there was a tendency to do the opposite—fret, plan, manipulate circumstances—all to quell worry and fear about the future. The Lord knows us better than we know ourselves—so He knows we have a tendency to allow circumstances and situations to keep us up at night. How can we live and not worry about tomorrow—and let tomorrow worry about itself? Here are a few reminders:

• Worry doesn’t accomplish anything. It takes up space in our minds and hearts, it causes us misery and, at times wreckage—as worrying suggests that we don’t trust God to manage our circumstances. While we have to make plans and look to the future in some ways, God wants us to do so confidently—knowing that He is in control. Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7

• Prayer puts worrying out of business. Why turn worrying into a stronghold when you can go to the Lord in prayer? Memorize scripture that you can count on when you feel worry creeping in. Praying rather than worrying, places the situation in God’s hands and removes it from yours. Start by thanking the Lord for the opportunity to pray, remind yourself who He is (He already knows) and lay your petitions at the altar. Seek first the kingdom of God and all these things shall be added unto you. Matthew 6:33

• Worrying is unhealthy. When it takes hold of your life and grips your heart, it does become a destructive way to deal with your troubles. When you worry—you lose sight of all the good that’s present in your life. Talk to the Lord, share your burdens with a trusted friend. Count your blessings. Worry weighs a person down; an encouraging word cheers a person up. Proverbs 12:25

It’s incredibly hard to worry when our mind is settled on God’s faithfulness. Fix your thoughts on what is true, honorable and right and pure, and lovely and admirable. Philippians 4:8

Let us pray: Heavenly Father, help us to live for you—in the moment, and trust you through our triumphs and hardships. Help us to not worry, but be happy in you. Amen.

10/05/2022

Joshua walked closely with Moses. He saw firsthand strong faith, keen leadership abilities and perseverance through adversity. Forty years of wandering in the desert had exposed him to physical, spiritual, emotional and mental devastation that revealed the harsh realities of pain, suffering and hardship. And yet, Joshua knew the Lord was with him and the nation of Israel. Knowing this gave Joshua assurance that he would persevere no matter the difficulties. When it was time for the people of God to cross the Jordan River and occupy the Promised Land, the Lord named Joshua as the leader to succeed Moses—and reminded him to be courageous.

The Bible contains well over 100 verses about courage—and so it’s evident God wants us to triumph over trials by making wise decisions that impact us and others, including those under our leadership, keeping God’s laws and commandments, even in the midst of temptation, trials and influences from the world, and remembering that He is with us no matter the circumstances in the natural.

In our culture, where it is friendlier and less fiery to go along to get along, are you able to make wise decisions that align with the word of God—as others are taking the broken road? Are your able to stand firm with God’s word as your foundation—and express it, when many in your circle are choosing the world’s ways—and approve of those who practice evil? Do you believe you can succeed doing things God’s way or have you reverted to worldly strategies?

You see, many people think that prosperity and success come from power, influential personal contacts and a relentless desire to get ahead—no matter the cost. And yet, the strategy for gaining prosperity that God taught Joshua goes against such criteria. He said that to succeed Joshua must be strong and courageous because the task would not be easy, obey God’s law and constantly study the Book of the Law—God’s Word. To be successful, follow God’s word to Joshua. You may not succeed by the world’s standards, but you will be a success in God’s eyes—and His opinion is most important.

Scriptures to encourage you to be courageous:

• Be strong, and let your heart take courage, all you who wait for the Lord! Psalm 31:24
• I have set the Lord always before me; because He is at my right hand, I shall not be shaken. Psalm 16:8
• Blessed are they who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 5:10

It’s easy to be a coward—you’ll have plenty of company. Instead, chose God’s way—be strong and courageous…even if you’re standing alone.

09/28/2022

The prophet Elijah is a shining example of what happens when you stand firm with the Lord, live courageously in the face of evil and pray with authority. Israel had gone more than three years without rain as a judgment for their idolatry. Elijah believed it was time to step to the evil king Ahab—and so they gathered at Mt. Carmel for a spiritual confrontation—they would each provide a sacrificial offering for their god but could light no fire on their altar. The God who answered with fire from the sky would be considered the true God.

Elijah could have been disheartened—as he was standing in opposition to 450 prophets of the false god Baal. And yet, he spoke boldly, prayed courageously—and with authority. It is extremely hard to persevere when we’re feeling outnumbered—even if it is for the kingdom of God. Elijah took a stand, encouraging the people to join him—to follow whoever was the one true God. Elijah reminds us that we are to speak boldly for the Lord.

Elijah prayed with faith, “O Lord, the God of Abraham, Isaac and Israel, today let it be known that You are God in Israel and that I am your servant and I have done all these things at Your word. Answer me, O Lord, answer me, that this people may know that You, O Lord, are God and that You have turned their heart back again.” 1 Kings 18:36, 37). God heard Elijah’s prayer and did what Baal could never do: The fire destroyed the sacrifice, including wood, stones, dust and all the water in the trench. When the people saw it, they fell to their faces and said, “The Lord. He is God; the Lord, He is God.” (I Kings 18:39)

Why do so many people choose to remain lukewarm? Are they lacking information or courage? Many of the people in Elijah’s camp knew that the Lord was God—but they enjoyed the sinful pleasures and other benefits that came with following Ahab, instead of God. Does a lukewarm lifestyle seem profitable to you—saying I know the word of God, but. I know that’s wrong, but. Being that kingdom voice takes bravery most people don’t have—as it is so tempting to silent or neutral—like the people around Elijah. Do want to stand on the opposite side of God’s kingdom? At some point, you must make up your mind: Will you serve the Lord or not? It is important to take a stand for the Lord—no matter the consequences. Otherwise, one day, you will wake up and realize you have been worshipping a false god—you.

09/22/2022

The Holy Bible covers the topic of forgiveness more than 200 times, so it’s incredibly important to the Lord. In fact, it is one of the most important aspects of our Christian life. When we give our life to Christ, we confess that we are sinners in need of a Savior who will forgive us of our sins. It’s a debt we owe to our Heavenly Father. We have defaulted on that debt by our sins—and we can’t repay it. God canceled that debt by nailing it to the cross. Jesus literally died for our sins—and therefore, because we are forgiven—no matter the size, depth of the sin, or how many sins—we should, in turn forgive.

Jesus responded to Peter that forgiveness should be offered 490 times (seven times seventy). Jesus was not limiting the sins to this number. He was really saying that if we are to be Christians with forgiving hearts, we should always forgive—and with as much grace the first time as the ten thousandth time, recognizing that this action is only capable if the Spirit of God abides in us.

At times, even suggesting that people should forgive, especially the unforgiveable, seems to result in a caustic response. That’s because there is something offensive about forgiveness—until we are in need of it. However, because we are forgiven a mammoth debt against a Holy God, we should be eager to forgive and yet, oftentimes we are not. The Bible instructs us repeatedly to forgive because God knows the pain of an unforgiving heart. He knows holding on to grudges hurts us; that forgiveness is the key to lasting, strong, loving relationships and He knows that it is the great disrupter to our prayer life.

Perhaps you are at odds with a co-worker, friend or even a spouse. Maybe resentment has taken up residence in your heart. As a Christ follower, we hold in our hands and hearts the gift of forgiveness that is extended to us by the Lord and so we must learn to both give and receive as we travel the road of sanctification. The Lord has made it evident that forgiveness is to have no limits—just as He has no limits on forgiving us.

If our desire is to be like Christ, then we must, like Him, release others from wrongs—just as He has released us.

Forgiveness is one of the most powerful ways we demonstrate love to people. That’s why we should forgive those who are truly repentant no matter how many times they ask.

Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you. Ephesians 4:32

06/29/2022

Do you value life? ❤️✝️
The word life is in the Bible more than 450 times—and that doesn’t include the very lives of the many heroes of the faith, the tribes, kings, the conquerors, the conquered and beyond. God created lives that changed the course of history. From Genesis—where we see a record of God’s creation of the world and His desire to have a people set apart to worship Him—to Revelation where we learn more about the full identity of Christ and to give warning and hope to believers.

The Bible says, “Let us make man in our own image according to our likeness…So God created man in his own image; he created him in the image of God; He created them male and female.” Genesis 1:26-27. Man was God’s crowning achievement—making man in the image of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit, mirroring God’s spiritual nature. So, God made the first human family—and that family was supposed to reflect Him. His goal was for us to rule on His behalf, and reproduce for His glory. In fact, God’s power is magnified in the development of human life before birth (Psalm 139:13-16).

With all of that said, Do you value life—not just your family. Do you value all human life—at all stages of development, level of dependency, physical and mental ability, medical prognosis, manner of conception, contributions to society, wantedness, age or race? God is not a respecter of persons (Acts 10:34). He loves us all—all lives matter to Him. In the kingdom of God, no one is more important than anyone else—born or unborn. If you have opinions about life that don’t align with the word of God, remember that God’s opinion is the only one that counts. Pride deceives man into thinking that he can live life according to his own rules, opinions and beliefs—without regard for what God has to say. God values life so much He said your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit (1 Cor 3:17). It is precious to Him. He is talking about all life.

Because God created us and made us like Himself, we have the ability to have close personal fellowship with Him first, then with others. However, we can’t love others unless we experience His love and surrender our heart to Him—as Lord and Savior. And surrendering means aligning with Him in all areas, including life--which is at the very foundation of everything. Don’t let pride, arrogance, culture, the world’s beliefs or indoctrination stand in the way of a close personal relationship that includes total agreement with God. He values all life. All life has a God-given right to exist.

05/19/2022

At times, man chooses leaders based on physical characteristics, popularity, status or personal preferences. However, it is God Himself who gives us the wisdom we need to rightfully choose the people we will follow, obey, listen to, take advice or counsel from and give authority over our lives. Proverbs 2:6-15 gives guidance about wisdom:

"For the Lord grants wisdom! From his mouth come knowledge and understanding. He grants a treasure of common sense to the honest. He is a shield to those who walk with integrity. He guards the paths of the just and protects those who are faithful to Him. Then you will understand what is right, just, and fair, and you will find the right way to go. For wisdom will enter your heart, and knowledge will fill you with joy. Wise choices will watch over you. Understanding will keep you safe. Wisdom will save you from evil people, from those whose words are twisted. These men turn from the right way to walk down dark paths. They take pleasure in doing wrong, and they enjoy the twisted ways of evil. Their actions are crooked, and their ways are wrong."

God’s wisdom actually saves us from making unwise choices. With prayerful consideration, we should exercise discernment and look for key attributes that would make a good leader—beyond education, professional qualifications and earthly standing with man. Here are just a few of the characteristics we should look for in a Godly leader:

• God-Fearing. In this day and age, it is hard to find an authentic leader who fears the Lord, and yet, it’s crucial. If he doesn’t respect God, in all likelihood, he won’t respect you.
• Serves Others. Places the needs of others above himself. Shows respects for all lives.
• Solid Integrity. Truthful, honest and righteous.
• Makes Godly Choices that Honor God, Regardless of the Cost. Unafraid to make difficult decisions that honor God.
• Relies upon the Word of God for Guidance, Direction and Strength. Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. Proverbs 3:5
• Maintains Honor, Dignity, Trustworthiness and Righteousness. Blessed are they who observe justice, who do righteousness at all times. Psalm 10:3
• Hold Themselves Accountable to God for Their Attitudes, Actions and Motives—and strives to be a godly example to the men, women and children of this land.
• Refuses to tolerate wrongdoing. Stands firmly against evil.

Our leaders have tremendous power. In fact, they help shape our communities and our nation—and the future of the next generation. Are you hungry for leaders who will reject all counsel that violates the word of God? If so, choose wisely!

04/17/2022