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The Promised Land was a tangible representation of God's ultimate desire for His people, but they failed to comprehend His gift for at least three reasons: It was unconditionally promised, it was outrageously generous,

The Promised Land was a tangible representation of God's ultimate desire for His people, but they failed to comprehend His gift for at least three reasons: It was unconditionally promised, it was outrageously generous, and it was absolutely free. None of those make sense in the world as we know it.

Charles R. Swindoll
Land, People, Desire
Charles R. Swindoll (2009). “Jesus: The Greatest Life of All”, p.97, Thomas Nelson

It is easy for Christians to have the false impression that once we have established a relationship with Christ, which we believe sets us right with God, the problems of life will somehow scoot away or they will slowly be removed from our lives.

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Christian, Believe, Problem

Allowing anger to seethe on the back burner will lead to a very large lid blowing off a very hot pot.

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Hot, Pot, Back Burner
Dr Charles R Swindoll (1982). “Three Steps Forward, Two Steps Back”

Because God gave you your makeup and superintended every moment of your past, including all the hardship, pain, and struggles, He wants to use your words in a unique manner. No one else can speak through your vocal cords, and, equally important, no one else has your story.

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Pain, Struggle, Unique

Good listeners believe they can learn something from everyone.

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Wisdom, Believe, Good Listener

Friends make life a lot more fun.

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Friendship, Fun, True Friend
Charles R. Swindoll (2010). “Laugh Again Hope Again: Two Books to Inspire a Joy-Filled Life”, p.81, Thomas Nelson Inc

Let your life yield a sweet, winsome melody that this old world needs so desperately. Yes you can if you will.

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

When you have a sense of calling, whether it's to be a musician, soloist, artist, in one of the technical fields, or a plumber, there is something deep and enriching when you realize it isn't just a casual choice, it's a divine calling. It's not limited to vocational Christian service by any means.

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Life, Positive, Christian

It's the nature of the beast within us to keep going back to the familiar rather than to strap on faith and face the future.

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Faces, Beast, Familiar
Charles R. Swindoll (2012). “Perfect Trust”, p.31, Thomas Nelson Inc

What sets Christian spiritual activity apart from all other religions is that they have knowledge of Christ as their goal; not moral perfection (although you will become more moral), not tranquility (although your life will be remarkably more peaceful). And because of the grace you have in Christ, the disciplines will do nothing to make you more accepted by the Father. You cannot be more accepted than you already are in Christ, since He has already done it all for you!

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

It takes faith to find personal significance in your relationship with God rather than how much money you earn, how beautiful you look, how many toys you own, how many trophies you collect, or how much territory you conquer and control.

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Beautiful, Toys, Looks

When we arrive at dilemmas in life and we are unable to decipher the right direction to go, if we hope to maintain our confidence in the process, we must (repeat must) allow the Lord to be our Guide, our Strength, our Wisdom - our all!

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

Vision encompasses vast vistas outside the realm of the predictable, the safe, the expected.

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Vision, Safe, Vistas
Charles R. Swindoll (1993). “The Quest for Character: Inspirational Thoughts for Becoming More Like Christ”, p.95, Harper Collins

God has somehow placed into Christian's insides a special something, that extra inner reservoir of power that is more than a match for the stuff life throws at us.

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Christian, Religion, Special
Charles R. Swindoll (1981). “Make up your mind --about the issues of life”, Multnomah Publishers

Nothing is so common as unsuccessful men with talent. They lack only determination.

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Determination, Commitment, Common

Adversity is a good test of our resiliency, our ability to cope, to stand back up, to recover from misfortune. Adversity is a painful pedagogue.

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Adversity, Tests, Painful
Charles R. Swindoll (1994). “Growing Strong in the Seasons of Life”, p.405, Zondervan

And when God steps in, His working is like the difference between a skyscraper and a star.

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Stars, Differences, Steps
Charles R. Swindoll (2007). “Wisdom for the Way: Wise Words for Busy People”, p.176, Thomas Nelson Inc

Someone has said,"Education is going from an unconscious to conscious awareness of one's ignorance."..No one has a corner on wisdom. All the name-dropping in the world does not heighten the significance of our character. If anything, it reduces it. Our acute need is to cultivate a willingness to learn and to remain teachable.

Charles R. Swindoll
Ignorance, Character, Names
Charles R. Swindoll (1997). “Esther: A Woman of Strength and Dignity”, p.60, Thomas Nelson

The habit of always putting off an experience until you can afford it, or until the time is right, or until you know how to do it is one of the greatest burglars of joy. Be deliberate, but once you've made up your mind -jump in.

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Procrastination, Joy, Mind
Charles R. Swindoll (1998). “The Tale of the Tardy Oxcart”, p.219, Thomas Nelson Inc

I let people see the cracks in my life. We can't be phony. We've got to keep it real.

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Real, People, Cracks

Of all the things God created, I am often most grateful He created laughter.

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Happiness, Laughter, Grateful

I believe the single most significant decision I can make on a day-to-day basis is my choice of attitude... When my attitudes are right theres no challenge too great for me.

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Attitude, Believe, Choices
Charles R. Swindoll (2007). “Wisdom for the Way: Wise Words for Busy People”, p.37, Thomas Nelson Inc

Choose to view life through God's eyes.

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Eye, Views
Charles R. Swindoll (2009). “Jesus: The Greatest Life of All”, p.255, Thomas Nelson

If you only knew what God had to take me through to get me to the place where he could use me to be a blessing to other people, I doubt whether you would be willing to pay the price.

Charles R. Swindoll
Blessing, Pay The Price, People

Life...as God intended it enables us to live above the drag of fear, superstition, shame, pessimism, guilt, anxiety, worry, and all the negativity that keeps people from seizing each day as a gift from Him.

Charles R. Swindoll
Fear, People, Worry

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