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This tendency to avoid problems and the emotional suffering inherent in them is the primary basis of all human mental illness
Charles R. Swindoll
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Charles R. Swindoll
Age: 89
Born: 1934
Born: October 18
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Only you can determine your choice of attitude. Choose wisely, choose carefully, choose confidently!
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When it seems like that's all there is, remember all you have in Him.
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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.
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Acceptance is taking from God's hand absolutely anything He gives, looking into His face in trust and thanksgiving.
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Stand still... and refuse to retreat. Look at it as God looks at it and draw upon His power to hold up under the blast.
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Not once does the Bible report that (Jesus) rushed anywhere. He was often busy, but never in a mad dash. And yet He perfectly accomplished all the Father designed for Him to do.
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Convictions are a matter of choice, not force.
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When you have vision it affects your attitude. Your attitude is optimistic rather than pessimistic.
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Boldness in the course of a noble fight is worth the risk... If you stand on truth, you'll only regret your timidity later, but you'll never regret being bold.
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Your call will become clear as as your mind is transformed by the reading of Scripture and the internal work of God's Spirit. The Lord never hides His will from us. In time, as you obey the call first to follow, your destiny will unfold before you. The difficulty will lie in keeping other concerns from diverting your attention.
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When the Lord makes it clear you're to follow Him in this new direction, focus fully on Him and refuse to be distracted by comparisons with others.
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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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The stronger the winds, the deeper the roots, and the longer the winds, the more beautiful the tree.
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God never asked us to meet life's pressures and demands on our own terms or by relying upon our own strength. Nor did He demands that we win His favor by assembling an impressive portfolio of good deeds. Instead, He invites us to enter His rest.
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First impressions never have a second chance.
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The difference between something good and something great is attention to detail.
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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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Times may be hard and people may be demanding, but never forget that life is special. Every single day is a special day. God is at work in you!
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When we have God in clear focus, His powerful presence eclipses our fear.
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