We want the safety of yesterday even though we know it's not where God would have us.
Charles R. SwindollIn spite of our high-tech world and efficient procedures, people remain the essential ingredient of life.
Charles R. SwindollPeople who are close to God cultivate a personal intimacy with Him like a good gardener cultivates beautiful flowers.
Charles R. SwindollFocusing intently on Christ naturally results in a lifestyle of increasingly greater selflessness. And it has another benefit. Gazing on Christ gives us greater ability to look past life's trials and remain calm in the midst of what others would call chaos.
Charles R. SwindollThe 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!'
Charles R. Swindoll