We want a crowd to make us feel important and liked. But why is getting a crowd our focus? Jesus never suggested that crowds were the goal. He never addresses getting your church to grow. Never. Charles R. Swindoll Read Quote
It’s the most exciting thing to watch God work when I’ve asked him about something, to listen to him and watch him work. It’s like this friendship, and it just grows and grows and grows and grows. Charles R. Swindoll Read Quote
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. Charles R. Swindoll Read Quote
The wonderful thing about God is he knows what we need to persuade us. Charles R. Swindoll Read Quote
When I think of vision, I have in mind the ability to see above and beyond the majority. Charles R. Swindoll Read Quote
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. Charles R. Swindoll Read Quote
The swift wind of compromise is a lot more devastating than the sudden jolt of misfortune. Charles R. Swindoll Read Quote
The secret of living a life of excellence is merely a matter of thinking thoughts of excellence. Really, it’s a matter of programming our minds with the kind of information that will set us free. Charles R. Swindoll Read Quote
Words can never adequately convey the incredible impact of our attitudes toward life. The longer I live the more convinced I become that life is 10 percent what happens to us and 90 percent how we respond to it. Charles R. Swindoll Read Quote
