Dealing With Life's Pressures

by Charles Stanley

Publisher:

Thomas Nelson

, 1992

Overview

One of three easy–to–use yet in–depth study booklets from InTouch Ministries: Set your Goals and Live by Faith; How the Truth Can Set You Free; and Dealing with Life’s Pressures. This booklet focuses on how to handle such conditions as adversity, guilt, rejection, fear, loneliness, and anger. The author provides scripture, encouragement and meditations for each condition.

Contents

Top Highlights

“There are two sides to adversity. One side is positive and stimulates spiritual and emotional growth; the other carries the potential to defeat and destroy us.” (source)

“Many times adversity comes into our lives as a result of personal sin. We cannot blame God for the consequences of our disobedience and rebellion.” (source)

“The ultimate goal of adversity is to increase our trust level in God by keeping us focused on His ability. When we turn to Him in overwhelming situations, He promises not only to become our strength but the basis for our peace.” (source)

“One truth each of us must adopt before we can successfully combat guilt is we can never disappoint God.” (source)

“If you want God’s best and to be used by Him, you will have to travel the road of adversity at some point in your life.” (source)

Product Details

• Title: Dealing with Life’s Pressures
• Author: Charles Stanley
• Edition: electronic ed.
• Publisher: Thomas Nelson
• Print Publication Date: 1992
• Logos Release Date: 2006
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subject: Christian life › Meditations
• ISBNs: 9781418531744, 141853174X
• Resource ID: LLS:53.20.25
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2022-09-28T20:31:10Z

About Charles Stanley

Charles Stanley (1932–2023) was often called “America’s Pastor.” He earned his bachelor of divinity at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and his master’s degree and doctorate at Luther Rice Seminary. His theological viewpoint was evangelical and dispensational in nature.

Stanley served as senior pastor of the First Baptist Church Atlanta from 1971-2020. He ws the founder and president of In Touch Ministries and had served two terms as president of the Southern Baptist Convention. The radio and television broadcast In Touch with Dr. Charles Stanley aired around the world in more than 50 languages and covered an array of topics—from finances to parenting.

Stanley was a New York Times bestselling author who had written more than 45 books, including The Charles F. Stanley Life Principles Bible, The Reason for My Hope, Walking Wisely: Real Guidance for Life’s Journey, and dozens more in The Charles Stanley Collection (46 vols.).