Charles R. Swindoll Christian Quotations

When you have a sense of calling, whether it's to be a musician, soloist, artist, in one of the technical fields, or a plumber, there is something deep and enriching when you realize it isn't just a casual choice, it's a divine calling. It's not limited to vocational Christian service by any means.

Not every Christian finds it easy to believe.

It is easy for Christians to have the false impression that once we have established a relationship with Christ, which we believe sets us right with God, the problems of life will somehow scoot away or they will slowly be removed from our lives.

If God awarded us medals, as they do in the Olympics, love would win the gold, joy the silver, and peace the bronze.

Some folks serve the almighty dollar far more faithfully than the Almighty God. They get greater delight out of balancing the budget than watching the Lord multiply the loaves and fishes.

God's timing is always on time.

God also allows suffering so that we might learn what it means to depend on Him, not on our own strength and resources.

When it seems like that's all there is, remember all you have in Him.

Any idol, regardless of its beauty or usefulness or original purpose, is to be set aside so that Christ might reign supreme, without a single competitor.

In spite of our high-tech world and efficient procedures, people remain the essential ingredient of life.

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.

Do you need strength? Peace? Wisdom? Direction? Discipline? Ask for it! God will hear you.

It is a pity that many Christians have the TV schedule better memorized than a single chapter for God's precious Word.

God seems to reward us with good, delightful experiences when we move with joy through the less-than-delightful times.

Our minds can be kept free of anxiety as we dump the load of our cares on the Lord in prayer.

Servants must be big people. Big enough to go on, remembering the right and forgetting the wrong.

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

What sets Christian spiritual activity apart from all other religions is that they have knowledge of Christ as their goal; not moral perfection (although you will become more moral), not tranquility (although your life will be remarkably more peaceful). And because of the grace you have in Christ, the disciplines will do nothing to make you more accepted by the Father. You cannot be more accepted than you already are in Christ, since He has already done it all for you!

Tell yourself right now and throughout today, that it's okay to draw away from the maddening crowd. Jesus did; so can you.

When we have God in clear focus, His powerful presence eclipses our fear.

People are far more important than rigid rules and demanding expectations.

When Christ becomes our central focus, contentment replaces our anxiety as well as our fears and insecurities.

Just as bank tellers need a thorough knowledge of legitimate currency in order to spot counterfeit bills, so Christians need a thorough knowledge of the Bible in order to spot bogus religious teachings. How grounded are you in the Scriptures? How deep are your theological roots? How capable are you of detecting false teachings?

It's easy to get attached to idols, good things inappropriately adored. But when you have Jesus in the centre of a room, everything else only junks up the decor.

There is no counsel like God's counsel. No comfort like His comfort. No wisdom more profound than the wisdom of the Scriptures.

The best tests of my Christian growth occur in the mainstream of life, not in the quietness of my study

Worry is characteristic of the heathen, not the Christian.

Our great tendency in this age is to increase our speed, to run faster, even in the Christian life. In the process our walk with God stays shallow, and our tank runs low on fumes. Intimacy offers a full tank of fuel that can only be found by pulling up closer to God, which requires taking necessary time and going to the effort to make that happen.

Walk by faith! Stop the plague of worry. Relax! Learn to say, "Lord, this is Your battle."

Humility - the discipline of putting others ahead of self, the choice to value others above self - is, at its core, a matter of faith.

The beautiful thing about encouragement is that anybody can do it.

Have you ever studied Jesus's approach to talking with people? He didn't always fill the space with answers for them. Let's learn to do that with our fellow learners. Let's give them room to think and answer for themselves.

Nothing speaks louder or more powerfully than a life of integrity

If the pace and the push, the noise and the crowds are getting to you, it's time to stop the nonsense and find a place of solace to refresh your spirit

My order of priorities reflects the level of my commitment to Christ. Whoever or whatever is in first place, if it isn't the Lord Jesus, is in the wrong place.

If you want to stop an argument, close your mouth.

People who inspire others are those who see invisible bridges at the end of dead-end streets

The benefits [of the resurrection] are innumerable. To list a few: Our illnesses don't seem nearly so final; Our fears fade and lose their grip; Our grief over those who have gone on is diminished; Our desires to press on in spite of the obstacles is rejuvenated... Our identity as Christians is strengthened as we stand in the lengthening shadows of saints down through the centuries, who have always answered back in antiphonal voice: 'He is risen, indeed!'

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.

God alone is perfectly and consistently just. We forget; God remembers. We see an action; God sees a motive. This qualifies Him as the best recordkeeper and judge.

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

Our identity as Christians is strengthened as we stand in the lengthening shadows of saints down through the centuries, who have always answered back in antiphonal voice: 'He is risen, indeed!'

Worry and faith just don't mix.

Prayer is an investment. The time you dedicate to prayer isn't lost; it will return dividends far greater than what a few moments spent on a task ever could. If we fail to cultivate this discipline, prayer winds up being our last resort rather than our first response.

Anything under God's control is never out of control.

God has somehow placed into Christian's insides a special something, that extra inner reservoir of power that is more than a match for the stuff life throws at us.

Make a plan now to keep a daily appointment with God. The enemy is going to tell you to set it aside, but you must carve out the time. If you're too busy to meet with the Lord, friend, then you are simply too busy

We aren't just thrown on this earth like dice tossed across a table. We are lovingly placed here for a purpose

Do you want to be wise? Choose wise friends

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

The longer I live the more I believe that the greatest enemy of a victorious Christian life is passivity.

More often than not, when something looks like it's the absolute end, it is really the beginning.

God has not only created each of us as distinct individuals, He also uses us in significant ways.

Wouldn't you like to contribute to an event that is part of Christ's own prediction, "I will build my church"?

I don't see life divided into public and private, secular and sacred. It's all an open place of service before our God.