516 Quotes by Charles R. Swindoll

Who can ever measure the benefit of a mother’s inspiration?

It helps me if I remember that God is in charge of my day – not I.

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?

We aren’t just thrown on this earth like dice tossed across a table. We are lovingly placed here for a purpose.

Have you ever studied Jesus’s approach to talking with people? He didn’t always fill the space with answers for them. Let’s learn to do that with our fellow learners. Let’s give them room to think and answer for themselves.

Acceptance is taking from God’s hand absolutely anything He gives, looking into His face in trust and thanksgiving.

Prejudice is a learned trait. You’re not born prejudiced; you’re taught it.

God’s forgiveness extends to the worst offenders and to anyone who wishes to receive it-not because of who we are, but because of who He is.

It’s easy to get attached to idols, good things inappropriately adored. But when you have Jesus in the centre of a room, everything else only junks up the decor.