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I know of nothing more valuable, when it comes to the all-important virtue of authenticity, than simply being who you are.

I know of nothing more valuable, when it comes to the all-important virtue of authenticity, than simply being who you are.

Charles R. Swindoll
Inspirational, Inspiring, Business

Wouldn't you like to contribute to an event that is part of Christ's own prediction, "I will build my church"?

Charles R. Swindoll
Christian, Religion, Church
Charles R. Swindoll (2005). “Day by Day with Charles Swindoll”, p.183, Thomas Nelson Inc

Ours is a bad, bad world, but does that mean nothing's good? Does it mean we have run out of things for which to be grateful? No, no, a thousand times, no!

Charles R. Swindoll
Positive, Running, Grateful
Charles R. Swindoll (2005). “Day by Day with Charles Swindoll”, p.46, Thomas Nelson Inc

We want the safety of yesterday even though we know it's not where God would have us.

Charles R. Swindoll
Yesterday, Safety, Want
Charles R. Swindoll (2012). “Perfect Trust”, p.31, Thomas Nelson Inc

Jesus never commanded believers to produce fruit. Fruit is the purpose of the branch, but it is not the responsibility of the branch. The branch cannot produce anything on it's own. However, if it remains attached to the vine, it will receive life-sustaining sap, nourishment, strength, everything it needs.

Charles R. Swindoll
Jesus, Responsibility, Fruit

When I think of vision, I have in mind the ability to see above and beyond the majority.

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

The best tests of my Christian growth occur in the mainstream of life, not in the quietness of my study

Charles R. Swindoll
Christian, Growth, Tests
Charles R. Swindoll (1994). “Growing Strong in the Seasons of Life”, p.147, Zondervan

I am often the brunt of my own humor.

Charles R. Swindoll
My Own
"Interview: Charles R. Swindoll on Public Speaking and Letting God Lead Our Lives". Interview with Myles Collier, www.christianpost.com. February 23, 2012.

When a church is spending more of its budget on media than shepherding, something is out of whack. We have gotten things twisted around.

Charles R. Swindoll
Media, Church, Twisted

Convictions are a matter of choice, not force.

Charles R. Swindoll
Choices, Matter, Conviction
Charles R. Swindoll (1992). “Inspirational Writings of Charles R. Swindoll”, Arrowood Press

Real integrity stays in place whether the test in adversity or prosperity.

Charles R. Swindoll
Integrity, Real, Adversity
Charles R. Swindoll (2000). “Character Counts: Build a Life That Pleases God”

When you are giving people the gospel, you are giving them something to believe, and you have to set the stage for that. You don't just drive up and dump the truck and drive off.

Charles R. Swindoll
Believe, Giving, People

Our identity as Christians is strengthened as we stand in the lengthening shadows of saints down through the centuries, who have always answered back in antiphonal voice: 'He is risen, indeed!'

Charles R. Swindoll
Christian, Easter, Voice
Charles R. Swindoll (2005). “Day by Day with Charles Swindoll”, p.127, Thomas Nelson Inc

Only grace-large doses, frequently displayed, released-will restore the wounded.

Charles R. Swindoll
Grace, Wounded, Dose

When it seems like that's all there is, remember all you have in Him.

Charles R. Swindoll
Christian, Religion, Remember
Charles R. Swindoll (2005). “Day by Day with Charles Swindoll”, p.73, Thomas Nelson Inc

Cults use our vocabulary, but they don't use our dictionary.

Charles R. Swindoll
Vocabulary, Use, Cult

You and I are, by birth, by nature, and by choice, inwardly depraved, which is to say that we are entirely corrupt. That's not to say that we have no good in us; we do. However, anything good in us has been tainted with evil. It touches everything. Without the redeeming power of Christ we cannot halt our own moral slide.

Charles R. Swindoll
Evil, Choices, Slides
Charles R. Swindoll (2006). “Marriage Workbook: From Surviving to Thriving”, p.10, Thomas Nelson

Hope doesn't require a massive chain where heavy links of logic hold it together. A thin wire will do...just strong enough to get us through the night until the winds die down.

Charles R. Swindoll
Strong, Night, Wind

With vision there is no room to be frightened. No reason for intimidation. It's time to march forward! Let's be confident and positive!

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

Because the Holy Spirit is God, we feel Him as He controls our circumstances and transforms our lives. When He does that, He uses us. He melts us in relationships. He molds us in the pursuit and the direction of His will. He fills us with power and the perseverance to keep at it. He uses as He controls our circumstances and transforms our lives. Ask the Spirit of God to use you, just as you are, with the gifts and abilities that He's given you. Secure in the confidence that God is in control of your life, you will be free to serve Him with joy and effectiveness.

Charles R. Swindoll
Perseverance, Control Of Your Life, Effectiveness

Fortunately Jesus didn't leave [the disciples]-or any of us-without hope or direction. Where we fail, Jesus succeeded. The only One who as able to recognize and follow His purpose from the beginning was Jesus. He alone was able to obey consistently and please God completely. And His divine mission was to make a way for each of us to do the same.

Charles R. Swindoll
Jesus, Way, Purpose

You and I can become so dedicated to the will of God, we can be so driven by a false sense of purpose, that we might inadvertently take matters into our own hands and leave God completely out of the loop.

Charles R. Swindoll
Hands, Purpose, Might

Anxious. Intriguing word. It literally means, "to be divided" or "distracted." It conveys the idea of being so mentally ill at ease that you cannot do what you need to do because you are so distracted in your thinking.

Charles R. Swindoll
Mean, Thinking, Ideas
Charles R. Swindoll (2012). “Perfect Trust”, p.49, Thomas Nelson Inc

Part of the thrill of guiding children into adulthood is the release. But it's also a parent's greatest act of surrender. Still, you have to let them go. Start now.

Charles R. Swindoll
Children, Parent, Thrill
Charles R. Swindoll (2007). “So, You Want To Be Like Christ?: Eight Essentials to Get You There”, p.68, Thomas Nelson Inc

Anyone who influences others is a leader.

Charles R. Swindoll
Inspirational, Success, Uplifting

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