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Fortunately, God made all varieties of people with a wide variety of interests and abilities. He has called people of every race and color who have been hurt by life in every manner imaginable. Even the scars of past

Fortunately, God made all varieties of people with a wide variety of interests and abilities. He has called people of every race and color who have been hurt by life in every manner imaginable. Even the scars of past abuse and injury can be the means of bringing healing to another. What wonderful opportunities to make disciples!

Charles R. Swindoll
Leadership, Hurt, Mean
Charles R. Swindoll (2008). “Walk with Jesus: A Journey to the Cross and Beyond”, p.57, Thomas Nelson Inc

If I ever wrote a book on preaching, it would contain three words: Preach the Word. Get rid of all the other stuff that gets you sidetracked; preach the Word.

Charles R. Swindoll
Book, Stuff, Three

Our minds can be kept free of anxiety as we dump the load of our cares on the Lord in prayer.

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Christian, Prayer, Anxiety
Charles R. Swindoll (2007). “Wisdom for the Way: Wise Words for Busy People”, p.165, Thomas Nelson Inc

Just as bank tellers need a thorough knowledge of legitimate currency in order to spot counterfeit bills, so Christians need a thorough knowledge of the Bible in order to spot bogus religious teachings. How grounded are you in the Scriptures? How deep are your theological roots? How capable are you of detecting false teachings?

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Christian, Religious, Teaching
Charles R. Swindoll (1920). “Conquering Through Conflict”, W Publishing Group

The Lord delights to surprise us with His goodness, if only we will unlock the door of obedience with the key of faith - which He has given - and then push it open and walk through.

Charles R. Swindoll
Keys, Doors, Delight

God never asked us to meet life's pressures and demands on our own terms or by relying upon our own strength. Nor did He demands that we win His favor by assembling an impressive portfolio of good deeds. Instead, He invites us to enter His rest.

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Winning, Portfolios, Demand
Charles R. Swindoll (2008). “Great Lives: Jesus Bible Companion: The Greatest Life of All”, p.60, Thomas Nelson Inc

Things will happen that seem to be totally contradictory, but these are God's arrangements. It was a wonderful day when I finally realized I don't have to explained or defend the will of God. My job is simply to obey it.

Charles R. Swindoll
Jobs, Wonderful, Contradictory
Charles R. Swindoll (2007). “Wisdom for the Way: Wise Words for Busy People”, p.115, Thomas Nelson Inc

God's timing is always on time.

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Christian, Religion, Timing
Charles R. Swindoll (2005). “Day by Day with Charles Swindoll”, p.141, Thomas Nelson Inc

It is a pity that many Christians have the TV schedule better memorized than a single chapter for God's precious Word.

Charles R. Swindoll
Christian, Religion, Schedules

Let`s choose each day and every day to keep an attitude of faith and joy and belief and compassion.

Charles R. Swindoll
Attitude, Compassion, Joy
Charles R. Swindoll (2005). “Day by Day with Charles Swindoll”, p.250, Thomas Nelson Inc

Go God's way! His is the most reliable route to follow when life gets complicated. It will have its tough moments, but you will never regret it.

Charles R. Swindoll
Graduation, Regret, Way
Charles R. Swindoll (2010). “Laugh Again Hope Again: Two Books to Inspire a Joy-Filled Life”, p.53, Thomas Nelson Inc

The lens of fear magnifies the size of uncertainty.

Charles R. Swindoll
Fear, Anxiety, Doubt
Charles R. Swindoll (2012). “Perfect Trust”, p.30, Thomas Nelson Inc

I'm here today to warn you: I want you to watch out for the adversary. Guard yourself from any spirit of entitlement. Restrain any and all subtle temptation to gain attention or to find ways to promote yourself.

Charles R. Swindoll
Temptation, Watches, Attention

...when you trust the Lord God to give you the next step, when you wait in humility upon Him, *He* will open the doors or close them, and you'll get to rest and relax until He says, 'Go.

Charles R. Swindoll
Humility, Doors, Giving
Charles R. Swindoll (2007). “Great Days with the Great Lives: Daily Insight from Great Lives of the Bible”, p.54, Thomas Nelson Inc

Faith does not change my circumstances; faith changes me. Faith may not bring in the tuition check when I need it, but faith will give me what it takes to hang on.

Charles R. Swindoll
Giving, Doe, Needs
Charles R. Swindoll (2012). “Perfect Trust”, p.102, Thomas Nelson Inc

There is no counsel like God's counsel. No comfort like His comfort. No wisdom more profound than the wisdom of the Scriptures.

Charles R. Swindoll
Christian, Profound, Religion
Charles R. Swindoll (1997). “Great Lives: David: A Man of Passion and Destiny”, p.233, Thomas Nelson Inc

Love has been called the most effective motivational force in all the world. When love is at work in us, it is remarkable how giving and forgiving, understanding and tolerant we can be.

Charles R. Swindoll
Love, Marriage, Giving
Charles R. Swindoll (2003). “Simple Faith”, p.111, Thomas Nelson Inc

...the single most important issue in all of life (is) your relationship with the living God... how you can know Him in a personal and meaningful way.

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Meaningful, Issues, Important

If we choose to be offended when we don't get our own way, Then we're going to live constantly on the edge of anger. But if we say to ourselves, " A merry heart does good like a medicine," It'll make all the difference in the world.

Charles R. Swindoll
Heart, Medicine, Differences
Charles R. Swindoll (1997). “Three Steps Forwards, Two Steps Back”, p.80, Thomas Nelson Inc

Courage is not limited to the battlefield or the Indianapolis 500 or bravely catching a thief in your house. The real tests of courage are much quieter. They are the inner tests, like remaining faithful when nobody's looking, like enduring pain when the room is empty, like standing alone when you're misunderstood.

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Motivational, Courage, Pain

We must cease striving and trust God to provide what He thinks is best and in whatever time He chooses to make it available. But this kind of trusting doesn't come naturally. It's a spiritual crisis of the will in which we must choose to exercise faith.

Charles R. Swindoll
Spiritual, Exercise, Thinking

If you are having difficulty loving or relating to an individual, take him to God. Bother the Lord with this person. Don't you be bothered with him - leave him at the throne.

Charles R. Swindoll
Prayer, Thrones, Lord
Charles R. Swindoll (1998). “Hand Me Another Brick”, p.21, Thomas Nelson Inc

A "godly" person is one who ceases to be self-centered in order to become God-centered.

Charles R. Swindoll
Godly, Self, Order
Charles R. Swindoll (2007). “So, You Want To Be Like Christ?: Eight Essentials to Get You There”, p.11, Thomas Nelson

We can't solve modern problems by going back in time. Retreating to the safety of the familiar is an understandable response, but God has called us to a life of faith. And faith requires us to face the unknown while trusting Him completely.

Charles R. Swindoll
Trusting Him, Safety, Faces

Give us an intense distaste for things that displease You and a renewed pleasure in things that bring You honor and magnify Your truth.

Charles R. Swindoll
Giving, Honor, Intense
Charles R. Swindoll (2010). “Laugh Again Hope Again: Two Books to Inspire a Joy-Filled Life”, p.214, Thomas Nelson Inc

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