Quotes

“Attitude is more important than the past, than education, than money, than circumstances, than what people do or say. It is more important than appearance, giftedness, or skill.” Charles Swindoll

“We are all faced with a series of great opportunities brilliantly disguised as impossible situations.” Charles Swindoll

“A family is a place where principles are hammered and honed on the anvil of everyday living.” Charles Swindoll

“Words can never adequately convey the incredible impact of our attitudes toward life. The longer I live the more convinced I become that life is 10 percent what happens to us and 90 percent how we respond to it.” Charles Swindoll

“The remarkable thing is, we have a choice everyday regarding the attitude we will embrace for that day.” Charles Swindoll

“I let people see the cracks in my life. We can't be phony. We've got to keep it real.” Charles Swindoll

“A teardrop on earth summons the King of heaven.” Charles Swindoll

“Prejudice is a learned trait. You're not born prejudiced; you're taught it.” Charles Swindoll

“The difference between something good and something great is attention to detail.” Charles Swindoll

“The secret of living a life of excellence is merely a matter of thinking thoughts of excellence. Really, it's a matter of programming our minds with the kind of information that will set us free.” Charles Swindoll

“When you have vision it affects your attitude. Your attitude is optimistic rather than pessimistic.” Charles Swindoll

“We need discernment in what we see and what we hear and what we believe.” Charles Swindoll

“Alleged 'impossibilities' are opportunities for our capacities to be stretched.” Charles Swindoll

“When I think of vision, I have in mind the ability to see above and beyond the majority.” Charles Swindoll

“I'm not against screens, or new songs, or innovation. I just don't like the gimmicks. I want to know when worship is over that that leader's sole purpose was to glorify the Lord Jesus Christ.” Charles Swindoll

“The swift wind of compromise is a lot more devastating than the sudden jolt of misfortune.” Charles Swindoll

“I am often the brunt of my own humor.” Charles Swindoll

“There is nothing more fearful for the average person in our society than to stand before a group of people and speak.” Charles Swindoll

“I believe firmly in God's control in life.” Charles Swindoll

“Not every Christian finds it easy to believe.” Charles Swindoll

“The world has changed and it's going to keep changing, but God never changes; so we are safe when we cling to Him.” Charles Swindoll

“When a church is spending more of its budget on media than shepherding, something is out of whack. We have gotten things twisted around.” Charles Swindoll

“I am a preacher. I'm involved in many other things, but, mainly, I preach. And I love it!” Charles Swindoll

“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.” Charles Swindoll

“I know of nothing more valuable, when it comes to the all-important virtue of authenticity, than simply being who you are.” Charles Swindoll

“I want to preach till the last breath in my lungs runs out.” Charles Swindoll

“One of the worst things you can give to your people is someone you're not.” Charles Swindoll

“The wonderful thing about God is he knows what we need to persuade us.” Charles Swindoll

“It is easy for Christians to have the false impression that once we have established a relationship with Christ, which we believe sets us right with God, the problems of life will somehow scoot away or they will slowly be removed from our lives.” Charles Swindoll

“We want a crowd to make us feel important and liked. But why is getting a crowd our focus? Jesus never suggested that crowds were the goal. He never addresses getting your church to grow. Never.” Charles Swindoll