A CBA Bestselling Author -- , A New York Times Bestselling Author -- Dr. Stanley uses examples from personal experiences, biblical personalities, and actual case studies to show how the nine life principles he points to in these pages can serve as a compass for our souls in this confused age. Living the Extraordinary Life is a message of renewed hope for those who have almost run out of strength and faith. It is a promise of stability and confidence for those of us who live in uncertain times. Whether we are longtime Christians struggling with the temptations and stresses of today"s world, or new believers reaching out for the first time to Christ to transform our lives, this book can point us to the secrets for living happier, more meaningful lives. Dr. Charles Stanley is pastor of the 16,000-member First Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia, and is the head of the international InTouch Ministries, whose In Touch radio and television ministry is broadcast around the world in sixty languages. He has twice been elected president of the Southern Baptist Convention.