Practicing Basic Spiritual Disciplines
Overview
Athletes know that to become strong they must follow certain disciplines. The same is true of the spiritual life. Charles Stanley helps you develop a stronger and more consistent walk with God through the spiritual disciplines of Bible study, prayer, witnessing, church attendance, service, and obedience. As you learn to live out the basic spiritual disciplines highlighted in Practicing Basic Spiritual Disciplines you will be more likely to hear from God, experience His love, joy, and peace, grow in the effective use of your talents, and receive blessings that overflow like living water from your inmost heart out into the needy world.
Top Highlights
“A spiritual insight is something that produces a new degree of understanding.” (Page 2)
“Listen. Discuss. Talk about what the Scriptures say and mean to you. But be very careful not to judge or to condemn others for their spiritual immaturity or difficulties in maintaining spiritual discipline.” (Page 4)
“The Bible is a blueprint on which we can rely with absolute confidence.” (Page 1)
“Sharing experiences is important for your spiritual growth. Not only do you benefit from hearing the experiences of others, but you also benefit from sharing your own experiences. Your ability to verbalize what you believe is strengthened, and in the process, your abilities to witness, teach, and counsel are enhanced.” (Page 4)
“Of one thing we can be certain today—the Lord intends for our faith as Christians to be ‘rock-solid.’ At no time do we find the Lord calling His people to be weak in spiritual power, wavering in purpose, or wandering aimlessly through life. We are called, rather, to be strong in faith, certain of our salvation, and sure of our direction and eternal destiny.” (Page v)
- Title: Practicing Basic Spiritual Disciplines
- Author: Charles Stanley
- Publisher: Thomas Nelson
- Print Publication Date: 2000
- Logos Release Date: 2007
- Pages: 110
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
- Subject: Bible › Study and teaching
- ISBNs: 9781418531638, 1418531634
- Resource ID: LLS:PRACBASICSP
- Resource Type: Monograph
- Metadata Last Updated: 2022-09-30T02:19:39Z
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.).
