The Glorious Journey

by Charles F. Stanley

Dr. Stanley has written an easy-to-use companion to many aspects of the Christian journey, such as questions about church concerns, daily living, doctrine, end times, personal growth, relationships, and spiritual disciplines. This is a practical resource to living the Christian life - from one of America's most respected Bible teachers.

Genres: Christian, Nonfiction

608 pages, Hardcover

First published March 22, 1996

About the author

Dr. Charles F. Stanley is the senior pastor of First Baptist Church Atlanta, founder of In Touch Ministries, and a New York Times best-selling author who has written more than fifty books, and has sold more than nine million copies. He demonstrates a keen awareness of people's needs and provides Christ-centered, biblically-based principles for everyday life.

Charles Frazier Stanley was born September 25, 1932, in the small town of Dry Fork, Virginia. The only child of Charley and Rebecca Stanley, Charles came into the world during a time when the entire nation felt the grip of the Great Depression. To make matters worse, just nine months later, his father Charley died at the young age of 29.

However, Charles refused to let the Great Depression or the difficulties of his life define him. Instead, like his father and grandfather before him, he clung to God’s Word and took up the mantle to preach the gospel to whoever would listen.

Dr. Stanley’s motivation is best represented by the truth found in Acts 20:24, “Life is worth nothing unless I use it for doing the work assigned me by the Lord Jesus—the work of telling others the Good News about God's mighty kindness and love.” This is because, as he says, “It is the Word of God and the work of God that changes people’s lives.”

Dr. Stanley’s teachings can be heard weekly at First Baptist Church Atlanta, daily on “In Touch with Dr. Charles Stanley” radio and television broadcasts on more than 2,800 stations around the world, on the Internet at intouch.org, through the In Touch Messenger, and in the monthly, award-winning In Touch magazine.

Reviews

[Linda · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is set up topically and covers major doctrines and practices of the Christian faith. As always, Dr. Stanley writes educated, but understandable, material. This is a great reference book. I used it as a devotional!

[Kathy Smuz · Rating 5 out of 5]

What I especially like about Dr. Stanley's book is how he tackles various aspects of the Christian life -- doctrine, daily life, growth, relationships, etc. -- putting them in sensible, everyday terms, yet backing them with sound Scripture. Instead of just stating his own views, he will present differing views or interpretations, including the historical aspect, and then states, "This is what I personally believe." You don't feel it's being rammed down your throat. I've started using this as a daily devotional and find it practical, helpful, and inspiring.

[Renee Schreiber · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is my absolute favorite Christian companion book! It is tremendously helpful on what God says about all topics we face during our time here on Earth including government, greed, character, stress, worry, loneliness, etc. Anything you need guidance on, this book has it! If you are a new Christian or even a Christian who wants a book with quick access to Gods word on specific topics, this book is for you!

[S.E. · Rating 3 out of 5]

A large work addressing a number of Christian factors.

[Gregory Cope · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent book covering many subjects that I keep going back to. A wealth of knowledge.