I’m here today to warn you: I want you to watch out for the adversary. Guard yourself from any spirit of entitlement. Restrain any and all subtle temptation to gain attention or to find ways to promote yourself.
CHARLES R. SWINDOLLWe really shouldn’t look like a church.’ I’ve heard that so much I want to vomit. ‘Why?’ I ask. ‘Do you want your bank to look like a bank? Do you want your doctor’s office to look like a doctor’s office, or would you prefer your doctor to dress like a clown?’
More Charles R. Swindoll Quotes
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Let`s choose each day and every day to keep an attitude of faith and joy and belief and compassion.
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10% of life is made up of what happens to you. 90% of life is decided by how you react.
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The remarkable thing is, we have a choice everyday regarding the attitude we will embrace for that day.
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One of the problems with worry is that it keeps you from enjoying what you have.
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God also allows suffering so that we might learn what it means to depend on Him, not on our own strength and resources.
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If you want to stop an argument, close your mouth.
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Consistency: It’s the jewel worth wearing; It’s the anchor worth weighing; It’s the thread worth weaving; It’s a battle worth winning.
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A family is a place where principles are hammered and honed on the anvil of everyday living.
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Tell yourself right now and throughout today, that it’s okay to draw away from the maddening crowd. Jesus did; so can you.
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I’m here today to warn you: I want you to watch out for the adversary. Guard yourself from any spirit of entitlement. Restrain any and all subtle temptation to gain attention or to find ways to promote yourself.
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Walk by faith! Stop the plague of worry. Relax! Learn to say, “Lord, this is Your battle.”
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If you are going to achieve excellence in big things, you develop the habit in little matters.
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The Lord delights to surprise us with His goodness, if only we will unlock the door of obedience with the key of faith – which He has given – and then push it open and walk through.
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Authentic men aren’t afraid to show affection, release their feelings, hug their children, cry when they’re sad, admit it when they’re wrong, and ask for help when they need it.
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God often does His best work in us when He catches us by surprise and introduces a change that is completely against our own desire.
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Faith does not change my circumstances; faith changes me. Faith may not bring in the tuition check when I need it, but faith will give me what it takes to hang on.
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Oh, how horrible our sins look when they are committed by someone else.
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If you never get criticized, chances are you aren’t getting anything done.
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[God] is able to take your life, with all of the heartache, all of the pain, all of the regret, all of the missed opportunities, and use you for His glory.
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We can’t solve modern problems by going back in time. Retreating to the safety of the familiar is an understandable response, but God has called us to a life of faith. And faith requires us to face the unknown while trusting Him completely.
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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?
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The stronger the winds, the deeper the roots, and the longer the winds, the more beautiful the tree.
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People who are close to God cultivate a personal intimacy with Him like a good gardener cultivates beautiful flowers.
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Believing in grace is one thing. Living it is another.
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God is a specialist at making something useful and beautiful out of something broken and confused.
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Strength comes from choosing to fully trust, pray, and praise. Our circumstances may not change, but in the process we change.
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