Chuck Swindoll Quotes

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We want the safety of yesterday even though we know it's not where God would have us.

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It is in lonely solitude that God delivers His best thoughts, and the mind needs to be still and quiet to receive them.

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A story without context is like a diamond without a mounting. The stone may be beautiful lying loose on a table, but when it is carefully mounted in the right setting it can dazzle you with its brilliance and sparkling beauty.

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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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On tough days, you gotta have heart. Don't quit, whatever you do. Persevere.

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Sometimes we are to guard our heart...protect it from invasion and keep things safe and secure. Sometimes we should give our heart... let certain qualities out and release them to others

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Nothing speaks louder or more powerfully than a life of integrity

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Fortunately, God made all varieties of people with a wide variety of interests and abilities. He has called people of every race and color who have been hurt by life in every manner imaginable. Even the scars of past abuse and injury can be the means of bringing healing to another. What wonderful opportunities to make disciples!

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It's a delightful thing to receive a good word just at your time of need. Encourage someone today.

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Jesus never commanded believers to produce fruit. Fruit is the purpose of the branch, but it is not the responsibility of the branch. The branch cannot produce anything on it's own. However, if it remains attached to the vine, it will receive life-sustaining sap, nourishment, strength, everything it needs.

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What is God looking for? He is looking for men and women whose hearts are completely His - completely.

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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.

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There are times we need to tell ourselves, "Good job!" when we know that is true.

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Excellence-moral, ethical, personal excellence-is worth whatever it costs.

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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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It's not enough merely to believe there is a God. You must believe in the God who is there.

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From the tiny birds of the air and from the fragile lilies of the field, we learn the same truth, which is so important for those who desire to live a life of simple faith: God takes care of His own. He knows our needs. He anticipates our crises. He is moved by our weaknesses. He stands ready to come to our rescue. And at just the right moment, He steps in and proves Himself as our faithful heavenly Father.

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At least one indication of unbelief is the tendency to measure life's challenges against our own adequacy instead of God's promises. To enter our Sabbath rest, we must put an end to self-reliance - trusting in our own abilities to overcome difficulties, rise above challenges, escape tragedies, or achieve personal greatness.

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

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The Promised Land was a tangible representation of God's ultimate desire for His people, but they failed to comprehend His gift for at least three reasons: It was unconditionally promised, it was outrageously generous, and it was absolutely free. None of those make sense in the world as we know it...

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