“You have a magical green thumb, daddy!” “No, I don’t. I just take care of my plants, that’s all. I was but a little boy when my dad taught me a valuable lesson. We didn’t have much money, so father planted vegetables in our backyard. One day, I was helping him sow some seeds. I had just placed some in the ground, put dirt back in the hole and was patting it with my small hands, when he said something I’ll never forget: ‘You are responsible for everything you sow, son. If you don’t water Continue Reading
Allow God to Handle Your Battles {Column for the Atlanta Journal Constitution}
“Fight your battles on your knees.” I have been privileged to sit under Dr. Charles Stanley’s teaching at First Baptist Atlanta for the past 16 years. This quote is one of "30 Life Principles" that he wrote, all based on Scriptures and his life experiences as a Christian for over 70 years. I was reminded of that principle this morning during my morning walk. Both my children have recently had some bad experiences with friends who have proven to be unfaithful. As my teenage daughter shared Continue Reading
Dr. Charles Stanley receives a copy of Twelve Inches
A Great Way to Celebrate I had been waiting for this day for a while. And isn't it just like God that it actually happened two days before the official release of the paperback version of my first book Twelve Inches on retailers! I didn't plan it that way at all. God is just that GOOD! I have spoken at conferences with over 500 women in attendance before. I've spoken at live television shows. Yes, it never gets old and I always tremble. Yesterday, as I stood before the man who was used by Continue Reading
