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“Faith itself cannot accomplish anything, yet without faith, no one can fly.”
― Swindoll Charles R.

“[Jesus] plan called for action, and how He expressed it predicted its success. He didn't say "you *might* be my witnesses," or "you *could* be my witnesses," or even "you *should* be my witnesses." He said "you *will* be my witnesses.”
― Swindoll Charles R.

“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.”
― Swindoll Charles R.

“The ministry of the church is a genuine concern for others. We need to stop talking about it and start doing it. Rise.

Rise and shine, friend. Everyone you meet today is on heaven's Most Wanted list.”
― Charles R. Swindoll, Rise and Shine: A Wake-Up Call

“Believe me, once you have tasted worship—the kind of worship that captures your heart and rivets your full attention on the living Lord—nothing less satisfies. Nothing else even comes close. Once you have tasted true worship, you will never want to play church again.”
― Charles R. Swindoll, Rise and Shine: A Wake-Up Call

“[Moses] dedicated himself to the will of God, but not to the God whose will it was.”
― Charles R. Swindoll, Moses: A Man of Selfless Dedication

“The mind of man plans his way, but the LORD directs his steps. PROVERBS 16:9”
― Charles R. Swindoll, Wisdom for the Way: 365 Days of Wise Words for Busy People

“Tribulation brings about perseverance.” Thlipsis cultivates hypomon which means “remaining under” in the literal sense and “patiently enduring” in the figurative. Naturally, when the pressure builds we should take reasonable measures to relieve the discomfort. No one is suggesting we volunteer for pain or ignore the opportunity to eliminate it. But sometimes there is no solution, no remedy, no relief. Sometimes we cannot avoid or escape the pressure. When that happens, we deliberately choose to “remain under” and to do so with graceful and calm dignity.”
― Charles R. Swindoll, Insights on Romans

“In solitude, struggles occur that no one else knows about. Inner battles are fought here that seldom become fodder for sermons or illustrations for books. God, who probes our deepest thoughts during protracted segments of solitude, opens our eyes to things that need attention. It is here He makes us aware of those things we try to hide from others.”
― Charles R. Swindoll, Intimacy With The Almighty

“Letting go means to come to the realization that some people are a part of your history, but not a part of your destiny.”
― Steve Maraboli

“Quite often what people call talent is simply hard work. Talent cannot function without nurturing. Nurturing is hard work. So work hard, work smartly, improve your talent”
― Martin Rutere

“Tomorrow, is the first blank page of a 365 page book. Write a good one.”
― Brad Paisley