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I am often the brunt of my own humor.

Charles R. Swindoll

My Own

"Interview: Charles R. Swindoll on Public Speaking and Letting God Lead Our Lives". Interview with Myles Collier, www.christianpost.com. February 23, 2012.

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God uses those who seem ill-fitted for a significant life.

Charles R. Swindoll

Use, Significant, Ill

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Our identity as Christians is strengthened as we stand in the lengthening shadows of saints down through the centuries, who have always answered back in antiphonal voice: 'He is risen, indeed!'

Charles R. Swindoll

Christian, Easter, Voice

Charles R. Swindoll (2005). “Day by Day with Charles Swindoll”, p.127, Thomas Nelson Inc

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Real integrity stays in place whether the test in adversity or prosperity.

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Integrity, Real, Adversity

Charles R. Swindoll (2000). “Character Counts: Build a Life That Pleases God”

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God presents the Sabbath rest as a shelter we can enter. (Hebrews 4:1-11)

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Shelter, Hebrew, Sabbath

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You and I are, by birth, by nature, and by choice, inwardly depraved, which is to say that we are entirely corrupt. That's not to say that we have no good in us; we do. However, anything good in us has been tainted with evil. It touches everything. Without the redeeming power of Christ we cannot halt our own moral slide.

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Evil, Choices, Slides

Charles R. Swindoll (2006). “Marriage Workbook: From Surviving to Thriving”, p.10, Thomas Nelson

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Discipline is training that corrects and perfects our mental faculties or molds our moral character. Discipline is control gained by enforced obedience. It is the deliberate cultivation of inner order.

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Character, Order, Discipline

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Our great tendency in this age is to increase our speed, to run faster, even in the Christian life. In the process our walk with God stays shallow, and our tank runs low on fumes. Intimacy offers a full tank of fuel that can only be found by pulling up closer to God, which requires taking necessary time and going to the effort to make that happen.

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Christian, Running, Effort

Charles R. Swindoll (2007). “So, You Want To Be Like Christ?: Eight Essentials to Get You There”, p.25, Thomas Nelson Inc

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Only grace-large doses, frequently displayed, released-will restore the wounded.

Charles R. Swindoll

Grace, Wounded, Dose

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Hope doesn't require a massive chain where heavy links of logic hold it together. A thin wire will do...just strong enough to get us through the night until the winds die down.

Charles R. Swindoll

Strong, Night, Wind

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With vision there is no room to be frightened. No reason for intimidation. It's time to march forward! Let's be confident and positive!

Charles R. Swindoll

Positive, Spring, Vision

Bill Hybels, Life work journal, Charles R. Swindoll, Larry Burkett (2000). “The Life@work Book”, W Publishing Group

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Remorse is sorrow over being caught and the pain of consequences that follow. Repentance is not being concerned for ourselves but having a contrite heart.

Charles R. Swindoll

Pain, Heart, Sorrow

Charles R. Swindoll (1998). “The Tale of the Tardy Oxcart”, p.319, Thomas Nelson Inc

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You and I can become so dedicated to the will of God, we can be so driven by a false sense of purpose, that we might inadvertently take matters into our own hands and leave God completely out of the loop.

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Hands, Purpose, Might

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Jesus didn't come to earth to establish a new religion. He came to restore a broken relationship. He came to make the primary, primary again. The secondary activity of obedience to the law of God was always intended to serve the primary activity: to love God and enjoy Him forever. When that is primary, the secondary becomes a labor of love, a joyful, and "easy" burden to bear. (Matthew 11:28-30

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Jesus, Law, Broken

Charles R. Swindoll (2009). “Jesus: The Greatest Life of All”, p.84, Thomas Nelson

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Wisdom is looking at life from God's point of view. You look at life's difficulties and tests as God looks at them. You look at family life and child rearing as God looks at them. You interpret current events as God would interpret them. You see the truth even though all around you are deception and lies.

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Children, Lying, Views

Charles R. Swindoll (2007). “Great Days with the Great Lives: Daily Insight from Great Lives of the Bible”, p.270, Thomas Nelson

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Part of the thrill of guiding children into adulthood is the release. But it's also a parent's greatest act of surrender. Still, you have to let them go. Start now.

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Children, Parent, Thrill

Charles R. Swindoll (2007). “So, You Want To Be Like Christ?: Eight Essentials to Get You There”, p.68, Thomas Nelson Inc

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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.

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Father, Dark, Light

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I don't see life divided into public and private, secular and sacred. It's all an open place of service before our God.

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Christian, Religion, Sacred

Charles R. Swindoll (2007). “Wisdom for the Way: Wise Words for Busy People”, p.101, Thomas Nelson Inc

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The decision to give ourselves to others is a daily taking up of the cross.

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Blessing, Giving, Decision

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An anniversary says, "Think of the dreams you have weathered together. They are intimate accomplishments."

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Inspirational, Romantic, Marriage

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In our rough and rugged individualism, we think of gentleness as weakness, being soft and virtually spineless. Not so! Gentleness includes such enviable qualities as having strength under control, being calm and peaceful when surrounded by a heated atmosphere, emitting a soothing effect on those who may be angry or otherwise beside themselves, and possessing tact and gracious courtesy that causes others to retain their self-esteem and dignity. Instead of losing, the gentle gain. Instead of being ripped off and taken advantage of, they come out ahead!

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Self Esteem, Taken, Thinking

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When a person does something, it has the man or woman look about it. It drips with humanity. You can follow the logic of it and see the meaning behind it.

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Men, Humanity, Doe

Charles R. Swindoll (2007). “Wisdom for the Way: Wise Words for Busy People”, p.176, Thomas Nelson Inc

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If you're running a 26-mile marathon, remember that every mile is run one step at a time. If you are writing a book, do it one page at a time. If you're trying to master a new language, try it one word at a time. There are 365 days in the average year. Divide any project by 365 and you'll find that no job is all that intimidating.

Charles R. Swindoll

Running, New Year, Jobs

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Peter must have thought, "Who am I compared to Mr. Faithfulness (John)?" But Jesus clarified the issue. John was responsible for John. Peter was responsible for Peter. And each had only one command to heed: "Follow Me." (John 21:20-22)

Charles R. Swindoll

Jesus, Issues, Faithfulness

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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.

Charles R. Swindoll

Promise, Doe, Would Be

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