While I was raised around churches and had gotten to know a few preachers fairly well, the thought never entered my head that I would one day stand and deliver. Not only was I not interested, I lived with a major struggle: I stuttered. Charles R. Swindoll churchdaydeliver share on social
Not every Christian finds it easy to believe. Charles R. Swindoll christianeasyfind Change image and share on social
I cannot even imagine where I would be today were it not for that handful of friends who have given me a heart full of joy. Let's face it, friends make life a lot more fun. Charles R. Swindoll facefriendfull Change image and share on social
There is plenty of television. There are plenty of talk shows. There are plenty of comedians. But there is not plenty of worship of the true and living God. Charles R. Swindoll comediangodlive Change image and share on social
Attitude is more important than the past, than education, than money, than circumstances, than what people do or say. It is more important than appearance, giftedness, or skill. Charles R. Swindoll appearanceattitudecircumstance Change image and share on social
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. Charles R. Swindoll christchristianeasy share on social
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 addresschurchcrowd Change image and share on social
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 bookpreachrid Change image and share on social
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 askexcitfriendship Change image and share on social
I think it is important to begin with a statement in your speech that grabs the attention of the audience. I try to make my opening line 15 words or less. Charles R. Swindoll attentionaudiencebegin Change image and share on social
