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
We can't solve modern problems by going back in time. Retreating to the safety of the familiar is an understandable response, but God has called us to a life of faith. And faith requires us to face the unknown while trusting Him completely. Charles R. Swindoll backcallcompletely share on social
Not every Christian finds it easy to believe. Charles R. Swindoll christianeasyfind Change image and share on social
Sometimes I wake up before dawn, and I love sitting up in the middle of the bed with all the lights off, pitch-black dark, and talking to the Father, with no interruptions and nothing that reminds me that there's anything in life but me and Him. Charles R. Swindoll bedblackdark share on social
There is nothing more fearful for the average person in our society than to stand before a group of people and speak. Charles R. Swindoll averagefearfulgroup 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
I know of nothing more valuable, when it comes to the all-important virtue of authenticity, than simply being who you are. Charles R. Swindoll authenticityimportantsimply Change image and share on social
Each day of our lives we make deposits in the memory banks of our children. Charles R. Swindoll bankchildday 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
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
