'Then certain individuals came down from Judea and were teaching the brothers, “Unless you are circumcised according to the custom of Moses, you cannot be saved.” And after Paul and Barnabas had no small dissension and debate with them, Paul and Barnabas and some of the others were appointed to go up to Jerusalem to discuss this question with the apostles and the elders. 'Acts 15:1-2'The apostles ...  Read More

How we view our work – in service to ourselves or in service to others – makes all the difference in our ability to be witnesses for Christ. Paul gives us a powerful example of what it looks like to shift from self-interest to serving others so that we can be a light for Christ at work.   Read More

'Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled, and do not let them be afraid. 'John 14:27 The Peace God GivesYouVersion Bible Studyby Charles StanleyIf you’re a student of the Bible, I’m sure you’ve noticed that God’s perspective is often given in the form of comparison and contrast. For example, He often contrasted the...  Read More

'Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled, and do not let them be afraid. 'John 14:27 Why We Lose Our PeaceYouVersion Bible StudyFinding Peace Day 12by Charles StanleyThere’s only one way to experience an abiding peace that transcends circumstances—by faith. Faith is the foundation for living in God’s peace—an activ...  Read More

'Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth, 'Colossians 3:2 Learning to Live in ContentmentYouVersion Bible Studyby Charles StanleyTo live in inner contentment, the entire focus of your life must be the Lord Jesus Christ.I’ve had short periods in my life when a particular problem or situation would cause me nights of tossing and turning, hour after hour, unable to sl...  Read More

Reading1 Samuel 19:1-24 Overcoming FearYouVersion Bible Studyby Charles StanleyMany people think the opposite of fear is hope, courage, or strength. The true opposite of fear is faith. And when fear causes paralysis, it not only quenches one’s peace, but it attacks the foundation of that peace—namely, our faith. Peace goes out the window when fear is present.Much of fear is rooted in doubt that Go...  Read More

Living in Peace With Others YouVersion Bible Study Finding Peace Day 8 by Charles Stanley  Read More

'“Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink, or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing? Look at the birds of the air; they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they? 'Matthew 6:25-26 Giving Up AnxietyYouVersion B...  Read More

I remember slowly hanging up the phone and then saying as I sighed deeply, “Well … it’s happened.”  Read More

'Do not worry about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. 'Philippians 4:6-7 How Your Thought Life Affects Your PeaceYouVersion Bible Studyby Charles StanleyIf we’re being honest with ourselves, most of us aren’t ...  Read More

5 Essential Beliefs for a Peaceful HeartYouversion Bible Studyby Charles StanleyIf you’re a Christian, God alone is in charge of your life. He’s your security. And He’s never been out of control over His creation for one fraction of a second since the beginning of time. He hasn’t lost one measure of His power or might. He’s just as omnipotent, omniscient, omnipresent, and all loving today as He wa...  Read More

'Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. 'James 4:7 Why We Lose Our PeaceYouversion bible studyby Charles StanleyThere’s only one way to experience an abiding peace that transcends circumstances—by faith. Faith is the foundation for living in God’s peace—an active, confident trust in His presence and power to sustain and comfort you, no matter the circumsta...  Read More