516 Quotes by Charles R. Swindoll

Ours is a bad, bad world, but does that mean nothing's good? Does it mean we have run out of things for which to be grateful? No, no, a thousand times, no!

Learning more truth is a poor and cheap substitute for stopping and putting into action the truth already learned

If you only knew what God had to take me through to get me to the place where he could use me to be a blessing to other people, I doubt whether you would be willing to pay the price.

This tendency to avoid problems and the emotional suffering inherent in them is the primary basis of all human mental illness

First impressions never have a second chance.

When it seems like that's all there is, remember all you have in Him.

Many seducers clutter the simple message of the gospel with legalistic additions, with convoluted attempts to legitimize moral compromise, and with psychological theories that turn churches into relational support groups instead of houses of worship.

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.

Leadership is influence. To the extent we influence others, we lead them.