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While I was raised around churches and had gotten to know a few preachers fairly well, the thought never entered my head that I would one day stand and deliver. Not only was I not interested, I lived with a major struggle: I stuttered.

Charles R. Swindoll

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Charles R. Swindoll
Age: 90
Born: 1934
Born: October 18
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When each elder or pastor has his will aligned with the Lord's, we waste no time arguing for our own.
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And when God steps in, His working is like the difference between a skyscraper and a star.
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Do not lean on your own understanding. That means don't bring in the crutches and lean on them, those crutches that you have designed and made to handle such situations. Stay away from them. Don't lean on them lean on God.
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God seems to reward us with good, delightful experiences when we move with joy through the less-than-delightful times.
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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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The habit of always putting off an experience until you can afford it, or until the time is right, or until you know how to do it is one of the greatest burglars of joy. Be deliberate, but once you've made up your mind -jump in.
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Things will happen that seem to be totally contradictory, but these are God's arrangements. It was a wonderful day when I finally realized I don't have to explained or defend the will of God. My job is simply to obey it.
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Vision encompasses vast vistas outside the realm of the predictable, the safe, the expected.
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When we have God in clear focus, His powerful presence eclipses our fear.
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Encouragement is awesome. It (can) actually change the course of another person's day, week, or life.
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Refuse to let your situation determine your attitude.
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That's what this thing called Christian life is all about, isn't it. Going . . . yet not knowing. As followers of our Lord we believe He leads us in a certain direction . . . or in pursuit of a precise goal.
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GRACE: All you can do is take it.
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God's timing is always on time.
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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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Grace releases and affirms. It doesn't smother. Grace values the dignity of individuals. It doesn't destroy. Grace supports and encourages. It isn't jealous or suspicious.
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I know of no realm of life that can provide more companionship in a lonely world or greater feelings of security and purpose in chaotic times than the close ties of a family.
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