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Charles R. Swindoll

Charles R. Swindoll (born 1934) is an American evangelical pastor, author, and educator best known for founding the Insight for Living radio ministry and for his numerous books on Christian living. His work emphasizes practical faith, leadership, and personal attitudes toward life's challenges.

Quotes: 3

Quotes by Charles R. Swindoll

The family is a place where principles are hammered and honed on the anvil of everyday living. — Charles R. Swindoll

How Families Shape Principles Through Daily Life

Charles R. Swindoll’s image of the family as an anvil immediately turns abstract morality into something tangible.

Created on: 7/25/2026

We cannot change our past. We can not change the fact that people act in a certain way. We can not change the inevitable. The only thing we can do is play on the one string we have, and that is our attitude. — Charles R. Swindoll

Attitude Is the One String We Can Play – Charles R. Swindoll

The quote emphasizes that some aspects of life, such as the past and other people's actions, are beyond our control.

Created on: 4/13/2025

Life Is 10% What Happens to Us and 90% How We React to It - Charles R. Swindoll

This quote emphasizes the importance of maintaining a positive and proactive attitude towards life's events. It suggests that while we cannot control everything that happens, we have significant control over our response...

Created on: 6/19/2024