Living the Extraordinary Life
Overview
To many in the world, the Christian faith is a set of rules and regulations. But Jesus himself did not teach his followers in sets of dos and don’ts; he taught them foundational principles to live by. These life principles, Charles Stanley says, are the simple truths that act as a compass for our souls.
You will learn:
- Your life is a Masterpiece
- Waiting on God is not passive
- Disappointments are inevitable, but discouragement is a choice
- You were created with eternity in your heart
- God assumes full responsibility for your needs when you obey Him
Using examples from his own personal experiences, Biblical personalities, and case studies, Dr. Stanley demonstrates how these key life principles impact life in the 21st century—and how they make us, as Christians, different from those who live their lives according to preference, rather than principles.
Top Highlights
“ True fulfillment is the result of having a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.” (Page xvii)
“only God can help you to live a truly extraordinary life.” (Page xii)
“What is the extraordinary life? It is the life sustained by an inner peace and joy in the good times as well as the bad.” (Page xiii)
“He sees your life from beginning to end, and because He loves you, He works all things in and through your life for His glory. Many times what seems painful to you on the outside is really God working on the inside to bring you to the end of yourself and ultimately closer to Him. His primary goal is not to make you great, but to love you greatly, to experience intimate fellowship with you, and to prepare you for eternity.” (Page xix)
“As we grow in our walk with the Lord, obedience becomes a cornerstone to fellowship with God.” (Page 97)
- Title: Living the Extraordinary Life: Nine Principles to Discover It
- Author: Charles Stanley
- Publisher: Thomas Nelson
- Print Publication Date: 2005
- Logos Release Date: 2007
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
- Subjects: Spiritual life › Christianity; Christian life
- ISBNs: 9781418531379, 1418531375
- Resource ID: LLS:LVGEXTRDLIFE
- Resource Type: Monograph
- Metadata Last Updated: 2022-09-30T01:24:54Z
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.).
