Charles R. Swindoll Quotes

Darkness comes. In the middle of it, the future looks blank. The temptation to quit is huge. Don't. You are in good company... You will argue with yourself that there is no way forward. But with God, nothing is impossible. He has more ropes and ladders and tunnels out of pits than you can conceive. Wait. Pray without ceasing. Hope.

My tag line for 'Silver Linings' is this: It's about a man who thinks his life is a movie produced by God.

I believe God will make a way.

Over the years, God and St. Therese have kept me going no matter how bad things were.

I've always been a religious person, and I try to think that every disappointment might just be a blessing in disguise.

I don't know what God has planned for me or you or anyone, but I do know that in darkness, you discover an indistinguishable light.

I just need to stay loyal to God and anything can happen.

I'm very confident that God has a way of bringing good from difficulty.

I don't know if God is a sports fan or not, but I do know this: He loves a good comeback.

Jesus moved in a very poor world. People were seeking their own solutions. Many were helped - not that Jesus was helping - they were helped. And Jesus says again and again: "It is your faith that has healed you." When you have faith, compassion can pour into you. When you have faith, you are open to compassion.

Whatever situation you're in: Send love, place it in God's hands, open your heart to everyone involved - and it will turn out miraculously.

My mom used to tell me when I was little, 'When it rains, it's God's manifestation - a big day's waiting to happen.'

I prayed, thanking God, for making it all possible for me, because I knew where I came from.

Surviving and thriving in the wake of my mother's loss, I learned to believe in God. He has a plan, if you pay attention to the signs. I am inspired by the absolute proof of miracles.

The church is in the hope business. We, of all people, ought to be known most for our hope because our hope is founded on something deeper than human ability or wishful thinking.

I just hope people see that if God can do something beautiful with my broken pieces, then God truly has a plan for each and everyone of us.

God's got something for me. I have faith it'll be OK.

I see so many people. They just seem to be hopeless. Being a Christian and being a pastor, the ultimate hope is in Jesus.

My philosophy is: Life is hard, but God is good. Try not to confuse the two.

God made a way out of no way.

I'm a Christian, and I believe that God has a plan and a purpose for each one of our lives and that He can intercede in all kinds of situations, and we need to have a little faith in many things.

My trust in a higher power that wants me to survive and have love in my life, is what keeps me moving forward.

I know that all things are possible through Jesus Christ.

There have been many times in my life when I felt like I'd never pick up the pieces, but God has always given me the power to do it.

When you have closed the Bible, you have neither closed God's mind nor shut God's mouth. God continues to speak, live and exist. I think we should consult the living God for the living word for living people dealing with death, destruction and despair in the midst of our hurt humanity. I believe love will conquer all.