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" We need discernment in what we see and what we hear and what we believe. "
Charles R. Swindoll
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" As far back as I can remember, my mother would have me down by the bed at night with her, praying. I can still hear her voice calling my name to God and telling him that she wanted me to follow him in whatever he called me to do. "
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" Not every Christian finds it easy to believe. "
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" Each day of our lives we make deposits in the memory banks of our children. "
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" It's the most exciting thing to watch God work when I've asked him about something, to listen to him and watch him work. It's like this friendship, and it just grows and grows and grows and grows. "
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" I'm not against screens, or new songs, or innovation. I just don't like the gimmicks. I want to know when worship is over that that leader's sole purpose was to glorify the Lord Jesus Christ. "
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" I have no interest in returning to yesteryear. I love the conveniences and delights of today's time. I wouldn't go back if I could. "
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" The difference between something good and something great is attention to detail. "
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" When you have vision it affects your attitude. Your attitude is optimistic rather than pessimistic. "
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" I am often the brunt of my own humor. "
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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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" If I ever wrote a book on preaching, it would contain three words: Preach the Word. Get rid of all the other stuff that gets you sidetracked; preach the Word. "
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Book
" We want a crowd to make us feel important and liked. But why is getting a crowd our focus? Jesus never suggested that crowds were the goal. He never addresses getting your church to grow. Never. "
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Church
Focus
" Attitude is more important than the past, than education, than money, than circumstances, than what people do or say. It is more important than appearance, giftedness, or skill. "
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" Alleged 'impossibilities' are opportunities for our capacities to be stretched. "
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" The swift wind of compromise is a lot more devastating than the sudden jolt of misfortune. "
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" The remarkable thing is, we have a choice everyday regarding the attitude we will embrace for that day. "
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Everyday
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" I let people see the cracks in my life. We can't be phony. We've got to keep it real. "
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" Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you react to it. "
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" We are all faced with a series of great opportunities brilliantly disguised as impossible situations. "
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" I believe firmly in God's control in life. "
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" Because God gave you your makeup and superintended every moment of your past, including all the hardship, pain, and struggles, He wants to use your words in a unique manner. No one else can speak through your vocal cords, and, equally important, no one else has your story. "
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" 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. "
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" Nothing is more bothersome to me than retiring. Weird things happen when you disengage; first you get negative, then you start telling people about your latest surgeries, and eventually you lose touch. I want to stay in touch. "
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" I cannot even imagine where I would be today were it not for that handful of friends who have given me a heart full of joy. Let's face it, friends make life a lot more fun. "
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" One of the worst things you can give to your people is someone you're not. "
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" A teardrop on earth summons the King of heaven. "
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" I want to preach till the last breath in my lungs runs out. "
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" 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. "
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" The secret of living a life of excellence is merely a matter of thinking thoughts of excellence. Really, it's a matter of programming our minds with the kind of information that will set us free. "
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