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
believe giving people
When you are giving people the gospel, you are giving them something to believe, and you have to set the stage for that. You don't just drive up and dump the truck and drive off.
encouragement inspiration burden
You can choose to be a drag and a burden, or an inspiration and encouragement.
wise christian want
Do you want to be wise? Choose wise friends
positive dream determination
You will find a common dichotomy in life. Those who don't have vision or determination, and refuse to dream the impossible, are always in the majority.
attitude compassion joy
Let`s choose each day and every day to keep an attitude of faith and joy and belief and compassion.
wise sweat upset
I am convinced that wise planning is good. But plans, like material possessions, must always be held loosely. Yes - always! Plan wisely, but be ready for God to rearrange things and take you along paths that may feel dangerous to you. Don't sweat it; He knows what He's doing. And He isn't obligated to inform you ... or request permission to upset your neat little agenda!
wind compromise misfortunes
The swift wind of compromise is a lot more devastating than the sudden jolt of misfortune.
past forget our-future
The past is over... forget it. The future holds hope... reach for it.
joy contentment trials
Deep, contended joy comes from a place of complete security and confidence [in God] - even in the midst of trial.
inspirational change happiness
We cannot change our past. We can not change the fact that people act in a certain way. We can not change the inevitable. The only thing we can do is play on the one string we have, and that is our attitude.
people hardship care
We continually encounter hardships. People disappoint us. We disappoint ourselves. But God is constant and compassionate. We are not alone. He cares. Against all reason, the transcendent God loves us so much that He has committed Himself to us.
attitude
We are in charge of our attitudes.
work play worship
We are often so caught up in our activities that we tend to worship our work, work at our play, and play at our worship.
inspirational heart unique
Envy is one of the great enemies of active spirituality. It keeps us from loving our neighbours, from functioning with others in community, and from affirming people's unique worth. It also steals contentment from the heart. Is there anything or anyone you are envious of?