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God has not only created each of us as distinct individuals, He also uses us in significant ways.

God has not only created each of us as distinct individuals, He also uses us in significant ways.

Charles R. Swindoll
Christian, Religion, Use
Charles R. Swindoll (2010). “Laugh Again Hope Again: Two Books to Inspire a Joy-Filled Life”, p.80, Thomas Nelson Inc

Grace releases and affirms. It doesn't smother. Grace values the dignity of individuals. It doesn't destroy. Grace supports and encourages. It isn't jealous or suspicious.

Charles R. Swindoll
Jealous, Support, Grace
Charles R. Swindoll (2006). “The Grace Awakening: Believing in Grace Is One Thing. Living it Is Another.”, p.230, Thomas Nelson Inc

Precious few are those who can live in the lap of luxury ... who can keep their moral, spiritual and financial equilibrium ... while balancing on the elevated tightrope of success. ... there is about one in a hundred who can dance to the tune of success without paying the piper named Compromise.

Charles R. Swindoll
Spiritual, Luxury, Tunes
Charles R. Swindoll (1994). “Growing Strong in the Seasons of Life”, p.405, Zondervan

One essential ingredient for being an original in the day of copies is courageous vision.

Charles R. Swindoll
Vision, Essentials, Ingredients

Thanksgiving is a time of quiet reflection; an annual reminder that God has, again, been ever so faithful. The solid and simple things of life are brought into clear focus.

Charles R. Swindoll
Reflection, Simple, Focus

We want a crowd to make us feel important and liked. But why is getting a crowd our focus? Jesus never suggested that crowds were the goal. He never addresses getting your church to grow. Never.

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Jesus, Goal, Focus

When we have God in clear focus, His powerful presence eclipses our fear.

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God, Christian, Powerful
Charles R. Swindoll (2005). “Day by Day with Charles Swindoll”, p.59, Thomas Nelson Inc

Like sin itself, Satan appeals to the senses. He originated and perfected the art of disguising evil as good.

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Art, Evil, Sin

First impressions never have a second chance.

Charles R. Swindoll
Second Chance, First Impression, Firsts

We are in charge of our attitudes.

Charles R. Swindoll
Attitude
Bill Hybels, Life work journal, Charles R. Swindoll, Larry Burkett (2000). “The Life@work Book”, W Publishing Group

The swift wind of compromise is a lot more devastating than the sudden jolt of misfortune.

Charles R. Swindoll
Wind, Compromise, Misfortunes
Charles R. Swindoll (1981). “Make up your mind --about the issues of life”, Multnomah Publishers

As far back as I can remember, my mother would have me down by the bed at night with her, praying. I can still hear her voice calling my name to God and telling him that she wanted me to follow him in whatever he called me to do.

Charles R. Swindoll
Mother, Night, Names

I cannot even imagine where I would be today were it not for that handful of friends who have given me a heart full of joy. Let's face it, friends make life a lot more fun.

Charles R. Swindoll
Friendship, Fun, True Friend
Charles R. Swindoll (2010). “Laugh Again / Hope Again: Two Books to Inspire a Joy-Filled Life”, p.96, Thomas Nelson Inc

It's easy to get attached to idols, good things inappropriately adored. But when you have Jesus in the centre of a room, everything else only junks up the decor.

Charles R. Swindoll
Christian, Jesus, Idols

When God's in it, the job gets done.

Charles R. Swindoll
Jobs, Done, God's Will
Charles R. Swindoll (1999). “Great Lives: Moses: A Man of Selfless Dedication”, p.43, Thomas Nelson

How important is the heart! It is there that character is formed. It alone holds the secrets of true success. It's treasures are priceless - but they can be stolen.

Charles R. Swindoll
Heart, Character, Secret
Charles R. Swindoll (1993). “The Quest for Character: Inspirational Thoughts for Becoming More Like Christ”, p.28, Harper Collins

The only thing we can do is play on the one string we have, and that is our attitude. I am convinced that life is ten percent what happens to me and ninety percent of how I react to it. And so it is with you. we are in charge of our attitudes.

Charles R. Swindoll
Inspirational, Motivational, Inspiring

A story without context is like a diamond without a mounting. The stone may be beautiful lying loose on a table, but when it is carefully mounted in the right setting it can dazzle you with its brilliance and sparkling beauty.

Charles R. Swindoll
Beautiful, Lying, Stories
Charles R. Swindoll (2011). “Fascinating Stories of Forgotten Lives”, p.106, Thomas Nelson Inc

If the pace and the push, the noise and the crowds are getting to you, it's time to stop the nonsense and find a place of solace to refresh your spirit

Charles R. Swindoll
Christian, Pace, Crowds
Charles R. Swindoll (2007). “Wisdom for the Way: Wise Words for Busy People”, p.57, Thomas Nelson Inc

Only you can determine your choice of attitude. Choose wisely, choose carefully, choose confidently!

Charles R. Swindoll
Confidence, Attitude, Choices
Charles R. Swindoll (2006). “Great Attitudes for Graduates!: 10 Choices for Success in Life”

Servants must be big people. Big enough to go on, remembering the right and forgetting the wrong.

Charles R. Swindoll
Christian, People, Religion
Charles R. Swindoll (2007). “Wisdom for the Way: Wise Words for Busy People”, p.191, Thomas Nelson Inc

Joy is a deeply felt contentment that transcends difficult circumstances and derives maximum enjoyment from every good experience.

Charles R. Swindoll
Joy, Contentment, Difficult
Charles R. Swindoll (2014). “Insights on John”, p.447, Tyndale House

I'm not against screens, or new songs, or innovation. I just don't like the gimmicks. I want to know when worship is over that that leader's sole purpose was to glorify the Lord Jesus Christ.

Charles R. Swindoll
Song, Jesus, Leader

If you want to be a person with a large vision, you must cultivate the habit of doing the little things well.

Charles R. Swindoll
Encouragement, Vision, Littles
Charles R. Swindoll (1997). “Great Lives: David: A Man of Passion and Destiny”, p.12, Thomas Nelson Inc

Who can ever measure the benefit of a mother's inspiration?

Charles R. Swindoll
Inspiring, Mothers Day, Inspiration
Charles R. Swindoll (1994). “The Strong Family”, Zondervan

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