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Christian Quotes by Charles R. Swindoll

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Charles R. Swindoll reminds us that God made each person distinct and gives us important roles. He compares prayer to an investment that pays back big returns, and he says humility—putting others first—is a core part of faith. He warns that worry belongs to those without Christ, and he urges us to keep integrity louder than any words.

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Worry is characteristic of the heathen, not the Christian.

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Not every Christian finds it easy to believe.

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Do you want to be wise? Choose wise friends

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Worry and faith just don't mix.

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God's timing is always on time.

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If you want to stop an argument, close your mouth.

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People are far more important than rigid rules and demanding expectations.

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People who inspire others are those who see invisible bridges at the end of dead-end streets

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Tell yourself right now and throughout today, that it's okay to draw away from the maddening crowd. Jesus did; so can you.

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I don't see life divided into public and private, secular and sacred. It's all an open place of service before our God.

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The longer I live the more I believe that the greatest enemy of a victorious Christian life is passivity.

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

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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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Walk by faith! Stop the plague of worry. Relax! Learn to say, "Lord, this is Your battle."

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Some folks serve the almighty dollar far more faithfully than the Almighty God. They get greater delight out of balancing the budget…

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When we arrive at dilemmas in life and we are unable to decipher the right direction to go, if we hope to…

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

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Make a plan now to keep a daily appointment with God. The enemy is going to tell you to set it aside,…

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Our identity as Christians is strengthened as we stand in the lengthening shadows of saints down through the centuries, who have always…

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The skeptic may deny your doctrine or attack your church but he cannot honestly ignore the fact that your life has been…

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Have you ever studied Jesus's approach to talking with people? He didn't always fill the space with answers for them. Let's learn…

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It's easy to get attached to idols, good things inappropriately adored. But when you have Jesus in the centre of a room,…

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The benefits [of the resurrection] are innumerable. To list a few: Our illnesses don't seem nearly so final; Our fears fade and…

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What sets Christian spiritual activity apart from all other religions is that they have knowledge of Christ as their goal; not moral…

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Prayer is an investment. The time you dedicate to prayer isn't lost; it will return dividends far greater than what a few…

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When you have a sense of calling, whether it's to be a musician, soloist, artist, in one of the technical fields, or…

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Our great tendency in this age is to increase our speed, to run faster, even in the Christian life. In the process…

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Just as bank tellers need a thorough knowledge of legitimate currency in order to spot counterfeit bills, so Christians need a thorough…

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Nothing speaks louder or more powerfully than a life of integrity

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

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It's a delightful thing to receive a good word just at your time of need. Encourage someone today.

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Allow me to offer a simple definition of wisdom. Wisdom is looking at life from God's point of view.

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God also allows suffering so that we might learn what it means to depend on Him, not on our own strength and…

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What is God looking for? He is looking for men and women whose hearts are completely His - completely.

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When Christ becomes our central focus, contentment replaces our anxiety as well as our fears and insecurities.

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

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The beautiful thing about encouragement is that anybody can do it.

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God seems to reward us with good, delightful experiences when we move with joy through the less-than-delightful times.

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On tough days, you gotta have heart. Don't quit, whatever you do. Persevere.

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

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Thanksgiving speaks in clear, crisp tones of forgotten terms, like integrity - bravery - respect - freedom - discipline - sacrifice - godliness.

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I am a preacher. I'm involved in many other things, but, mainly, I preach. And I love it!

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