Charles R. Swindoll
Charles R. Swindoll
Charles Rozell "Chuck" Swindoll /ˈswɪnˌdɒl/is an evangelical Christian pastor, author, educator, and radio preacher. He founded Insight for Living, headquartered in Plano, Texas, which airs a radio program of the same name on more than 2,000 stations around the world in 15 languages. He is currently senior pastor at Stonebriar Community Church, in Frisco, Texas...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionClergyman
Date of Birth18 October 1934
CountryUnited States of America
desire doe surprise
God often does His best work in us when He catches us by surprise and introduces a change that is completely against our own desire.
delight today yesteryear
I have no interest in returning to yesteryear. I love the conveniences and delights of today's time. I wouldn't go back if I could.
acceptance hands knowing
The secret to responsible trust is acceptance. Acceptance is taking from God's hand absolutely anything He gives, looking into His face in trust and thanksgiving, knowing that the confinement of the hedge we're in is good and for His glory. Even though what we're enduring may be painful, it's good simply because God Himself has allowed it.
people negative want
Nothing is more bothersome to me than retiring. Weird things happen when you disengage; first you get negative, then you start telling people about your latest surgeries, and eventually you lose touch. I want to stay in touch.
jealous support grace
Grace releases and affirms. It doesn't smother. Grace values the dignity of individuals. It doesn't destroy. Grace supports and encourages. It isn't jealous or suspicious.
people needs accomplish
God never calls His people to accomplish anything without promising to supply their every need.
adversity tests painful
Adversity is a good test of our resiliency, our ability to cope, to stand back up, to recover from misfortune. Adversity is a painful pedagogue.
reflection simple focus
Thanksgiving is a time of quiet reflection; an annual reminder that God has, again, been ever so faithful. The solid and simple things of life are brought into clear focus.
giving honor intense
Give us an intense distaste for things that displease You and a renewed pleasure in things that bring You honor and magnify Your truth.
greatness self challenges
At least one indication of unbelief is the tendency to measure life's challenges against our own adequacy instead of God's promises. To enter our Sabbath rest, we must put an end to self-reliance - trusting in our own abilities to overcome difficulties, rise above challenges, escape tragedies, or achieve personal greatness.
training gains pressure
We gain the ability to rejoice under pressure through a carefully monitored training program directed by the Lord Himself.
promise would-be able
To require God to prove that He is able and willing to fulfill His promises would be proof positive that one does not trust Him.
beautiful looks territory
It takes faith to find personal significance in your relationship with God rather than how much money you earn, how beautiful you look, how many toys you own, how many trophies you collect, or how much territory you conquer and control.
winning jewels anchors
Consistency: It's the jewel worth wearing; It's the anchor worth weighing; It's the thread worth weaving; It's a battle worth winning.