Daily Radio Program with Charles Stanley - In Touch Ministries

Our entire Christian life is built on promises, including those for eternal life and resurrection. These promises are either unconditional or conditional. God will fulfill certain promises regardless of the circumstances. Other times, He will do something only if we meet certain conditions.

Dr. Stanley explains why we know God will keep His promisesbecause He is truthful, faithful, immutable, and loving. Also, we can trust in His ability to keep those promises because our Lord is:

Omniscient: God knows everything about every decision we need to make. He knows what came before and what comes after. His promises to us are based on complete knowledge, so He doesn’t make mistakes.

Omnipresent: God is always with us no matter what’s going on in our lives. He promises to never leave nor forsake us.

Omnipotent: El Shaddai is the Hebrew name for God that means God Almighty. He is always in control whether we understand what He is doing or not. Nothing is too difficult for Him.

The only reasons a conditional promise might not be fulfilled is because our requests aren’t in the will of God or sin has gotten in the way. For these promises, God only requires two things from us: obedience and faith. If we follow the Lord and trust Him to keep His word, we will experience the great blessings of His fulfilled promises.

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Our entire Christian life is built on promises, including those for eternal life and resurrection. These promises are either unconditional or conditional. God will fulfill certain promises regardless of the circumstances. Other times, He will do something only if we meet certain conditions.

Dr. Stanley explains why we know God will keep His promisesbecause He is truthful, faithful, immutable, and loving. Also, we can trust in His ability to keep those promises because our Lord is:

Omniscient: God knows everything about every decision we need to make. He knows what came before and what comes after. His promises to us are based on complete knowledge, so He doesn’t make mistakes.

Omnipresent: God is always with us no matter what’s going on in our lives. He promises to never leave nor forsake us.

Omnipotent: El Shaddai is the Hebrew name for God that means God Almighty. He is always in control whether we understand what He is doing or not. Nothing is too difficult for Him.

The only reasons a conditional promise might not be fulfilled is because our requests aren’t in the will of God or sin has gotten in the way. For these promises, God only requires two things from us: obedience and faith. If we follow the Lord and trust Him to keep His word, we will experience the great blessings of His fulfilled promises.

To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1273/29

What do you say when someone asks, How can I pray for you? How do you pray for others?

While many of us often have specific requests, sometimes we need a complete covering in prayer. Dr. Stanley preaches from Colossians 1:9-14, a passage that expresses all the reasons for prayer.

A person might need prayer so he or she might:

- be filled with the knowledge of God’s will.

- gain spiritual wisdom and understanding.

- walk in a manner worthy of the Lord.

- bear fruit in every good work.

- increase in the knowledge of God.

- be strengthened with all power.

- give thanks to the Father.

Dr. Stanley also explains that, if we truly want to change a life through prayer, we must keep our own hearts clean and free of sin and believe in God’s ability to affect the person’s life. We are not islandsour life and faith affect those around us, including those for whom we pray.

You have the capacity within you to impact somebody’s life by interceding on his or her behalf. Learn how to pray with purpose and live in a manner worthy of God. He will hear and answer you.

To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1273/29

What do you say when someone asks, How can I pray for you? How do you pray for others?

While many of us often have specific requests, sometimes we need a complete covering in prayer. Dr. Stanley preaches from Colossians 1:9-14, a passage that expresses all the reasons for prayer.

A person might need prayer so he or she might:

- be filled with the knowledge of God’s will.

- gain spiritual wisdom and understanding.

- walk in a manner worthy of the Lord.

- bear fruit in every good work.

- increase in the knowledge of God.

- be strengthened with all power.

- give thanks to the Father.

Dr. Stanley also explains that, if we truly want to change a life through prayer, we must keep our own hearts clean and free of sin and believe in God’s ability to affect the person’s life. We are not islandsour life and faith affect those around us, including those for whom we pray.

You have the capacity within you to impact somebody’s life by interceding on his or her behalf. Learn how to pray with purpose and live in a manner worthy of God. He will hear and answer you.

To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1273/29

Unlike an earthly inheritance that is passed on after death, a spiritual one is imparted over the course of a lifetime through godly words and actions. From the moment a child is born, parents have the opportunity to pour themselves into that young life. But remember, you cannot give what you do not have. This is why parents and grandparents should develop their own spiritual lives first so they can invest in the lives of their children.

There are many spiritual treasures you can leave to your children that will have a lasting impact on their lives. Dr. Stanley shares how you can instill:

- A desire to follow Jesus.

- A reverence for God's Word.

- An understanding of how to listen to the Lord.

- A pattern of obedience

- A faith that conquers the trials of life.

- A forgiving heart.

- An orderly lifestyle.

- A servant's spirit.

- A generous hand.

- Sincere love.

As you tackle the task of leaving a spiritual inheritance, ask the Lord for wisdom and to help you equip your kids to live in a way that is beneficial to them and pleasing to God.

To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1273/29

Unlike an earthly inheritance that is passed on after death, a spiritual one is imparted over the course of a lifetime through godly words and actions. From the moment a child is born, parents have the opportunity to pour themselves into that young life. But remember, you cannot give what you do not have. This is why parents and grandparents should develop their own spiritual lives first so they can invest in the lives of their children.

There are many spiritual treasures you can leave to your children that will have a lasting impact on their lives. Dr. Stanley shares how you can instill:

- A desire to follow Jesus.

- A reverence for God's Word.

- An understanding of how to listen to the Lord.

- A pattern of obedience

- A faith that conquers the trials of life.

- A forgiving heart.

- An orderly lifestyle.

- A servant's spirit.

- A generous hand.

- Sincere love.

As you tackle the task of leaving a spiritual inheritance, ask the Lord for wisdom and to help you equip your kids to live in a way that is beneficial to them and pleasing to God.

To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1273/29

What is the most important time of each day? When you clock in for work? When you sit down to dinner with family?

While those are important moments, your time alone with God should be the top priority in your daily schedule. Dr. Stanley teaches seven principles that will help Christians devote themselves to prayer. Sow into your prayer life and reap the benefits the Lord has for you.

To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1273/29

What is the most important time of each day? When you clock in for work? When you sit down to dinner with family?

While those are important moments, your time alone with God should be the top priority in your daily schedule. Dr. Stanley teaches seven principles that will help Christians devote themselves to prayer. Sow into your prayer life and reap the benefits the Lord has for you.

To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1273/29

Once we become Christians, we have a responsibility to share the truth of salvation with others. But oftentimes, we are not bold in sharing our faith because we have questions and doubts about exactly what the gospel is.

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The Christian life is a life of faith. We talk about walking by faith, living by faith, and dying by faith. We pray to God in faith that He is listening, that He cares, and will answer our prayers. Faith is a very vital part of all that we are as evangelical Christians, but there is a companion to faith that can easily be dismissed: our works. Learn why we have a personal responsibility when it comes to works and how its basis is faith.

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