Charles R. Swindoll

343 quotes in 1572 categories

Rate this collection: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet

Charles Rozell Swindoll is an evangelical Christian pastor, author and radio preacher who founded the Insight for Living ministry.

Quick Facts About Charles R. Swindoll

Notable works: Strengthening Your Grip

About Charles R. Swindoll

Insight for Living is based in Frisco, Texas, and its radio program is broadcast on more than 2,000 stations worldwide in 15 languages. Swindoll was the founding pastor at Stonebriar Community Church in Frisco and served on its elder board.

Quotes by Charles R. Swindoll · Page 3

Know yourself, like yourself, be yourself.

Charles R. Swindoll

Being yourself

Image

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

Charles R. Swindoll

Image

Take charge of your thoughts!

Charles R. Swindoll

Image

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

Charles R. Swindoll

Argument

Image

God declared me righteous!

Charles R. Swindoll

Grace

Image

You won't find God at the Seminary and you won't find wisdom in the halls of intellectualism.

Charles R. Swindoll

Image

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

Charles R. Swindoll

Grateful

Image

Christlikeness is a journey, not a destination. The joy is in the journey.

Charles R. Swindoll

Christlikeness

Image

God uses those who seem ill-fitted for a significant life.

Charles R. Swindoll

Image

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

Charles R. Swindoll

Christian

Image

Those who feed on rumors are small, suspicious souls.

Charles R. Swindoll

Inspirational

Image

Believing in grace is one thing. Living it is another.

Charles R. Swindoll

Image

Don't be afraid of outgiving God. It is impossible to do that.

Charles R. Swindoll

Image

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

Charles R. Swindoll

Bravery

Image

Strength comes from choosing to fully trust, pray, and praise. Our circumstances may not change, but in the process we change.

Charles R. Swindoll

Image

God's forgiveness extends to the worst offenders and to anyone who wishes to receive it-not because of who we are, but because…

Charles R. Swindoll

Forgiveness

Image

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

Charles R. Swindoll

Graduation

Image

“...goals not bathed in prayer or brought in humility before the Lord turn out to be downright useless. They don't go anywhere.…

Charles R. Swindoll

Image

You will find a common dichotomy in life. Those who don't have vision or determination, and refuse to dream the impossible, are…

Charles R. Swindoll

Image

To be used of God. Is there anything more encouraging, more fulfilling? Perhaps not, but there is something more basic: to meet…

Charles R. Swindoll

Image

I have no interest in returning to yesteryear. I love the conveniences and delights of today's time. I wouldn't go back if…

Charles R. Swindoll

Image

While I was raised around churches and had gotten to know a few preachers fairly well, the thought never entered my head…

Charles R. Swindoll

Catholic

Image

Things will happen that seem to be totally contradictory, but these are God's arrangements. It was a wonderful day when I finally…

Charles R. Swindoll

Arrangements

Image

“God doesn't mock us. He never gives us a goal that we cannot accomplish in His strength. I want to assure you,…

Charles R. Swindoll

Glorifying god

Image

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

Charles R. Swindoll

Christian

Image

Attitude keeps me going or cripples my progress. It alone fuels my fire or assaults my hopes. When my attitudes are right,…

Charles R. Swindoll

Assault

Image

“Believe me, once you have tasted worship—the kind of worship that captures your heart and rivets your full attention on the living…

Charles R. Swindoll

Church

Image

When you suffer and lose, that does not mean you are being disobedient to God. In fact, it might mean you're right…

Charles R. Swindoll

Image

God will never adjust His agenda to fit ours. He will not speed up His pace to catch up with ours; we…

Charles R. Swindoll

Agendas

Image

Worry is characteristic of the heathen, not the Christian.

Charles R. Swindoll

Image

Worry is a complete waste of energy. It solves nothing.

Charles R. Swindoll

Anxiety

Image

Trusting God doesn't alter our circumstances. Perfect trust in Him changes us.

Charles R. Swindoll

Image

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

Charles R. Swindoll

Anxiety

Image

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

Charles R. Swindoll

Battle

Image

Nothing speaks louder or more powerfully than a life of integrity

Charles R. Swindoll

Christian

Image

Good listeners believe they can learn something from everyone.

Charles R. Swindoll

Image

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

Charles R. Swindoll

Image

“Let me ask you, what are you planning to do with the rest of your days?”

Charles R. Swindoll

Image

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

Charles R. Swindoll

Image

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

Charles R. Swindoll

Commitment

Image

Charles R. Swindoll by topic

Life (67) Religion (63) Christian (58) God (48) Inspirational (30) Time (29) People (27) Faith (23) Lord (21) Attitude (21) Giving (18) Love (17) Church (16) Thinking (13) Prayer (12)