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You know one of the most encouraging things about faith? It pleases God.

Charles R. Swindoll

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Charles R. Swindoll
Age: 90
Born: 1934
Born: October 18
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Joy is a deeply felt contentment that transcends difficult circumstances and derives maximum enjoyment from every good experience.
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Don't expect wisdom to come into your life like great chunks of rock on a conveyor belt. Wisdom comes privately from God as a byproduct of right decisions, godly reactions, and the application of spiritual principles to daily circumstances.
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There is nothing more fearful for the average person in our society than to stand before a group of people and speak.
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Encouragement is awesome. Think about it. It has the capacity to lift a man's or a woman's shoulders. To breathe fresh air into the fading embers of a smoldering dream. To actually change the course of another human being's day, week, or life.
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When we panic, we instinctively turn to our own internal resources because we doubt Him.
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People who soar, are those who refuse to sit back and wish things would change
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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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