Charles R. Swindoll

Charles R. Swindoll has devoted his life to the accurate, practical teaching and application of God’s Word and His grace. A pastor at heart, Chuck has served as the founder and senior pastor-teacher of Stonebriar Community Church in Frisco, Texas. His leadership as president and now Chancellor Emeritus of Dallas Theological Seminary has helped prepare and equip a new generation for ministry. Chuck and his wife Cynthia, have four grown children, ten grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.

Charles R. Swindoll’s Books

Five Meaningful Minutes a Day

Five minutes is all it takes to refresh and renew oneself in the midst of a…
December 4, 2003

Stress Fractures (Life Topics)

The author brings God's perspective into your daily life and offers relief from the stress that…
August 1, 1992

Charles R. Swindoll’s Contributions

Confidentiality

A person who can keep confidences has always been a rare find. The task of witholding…
July 7, 2006

Don't Quit Now

I'm overjoyed when a job is finished. When I see the end results, I feel a…
July 7, 2006

From The Chancellor: This is My Story

It is one of my favorite refrains of all time: "This is my story, this is my…
July 7, 2006

Fruit Bearing 101

I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I…
July 7, 2006

Give the Best Gift

Think with me about your Christmases past and ask yourself, What is the best present I’ve…
July 7, 2006

Giving or Getting?

When I pose this first question don’t answer too quickly. Allow both possible answers to linger…
July 7, 2006

God with Us

I love hearing the name Immanuel. Isaiah had predicted that the name would be used for…
July 7, 2006

Invest in Eternity

"Rome wasn't built in a day." How often did we hear that when we were growing…
July 7, 2006

Lessons From the Book of Esther: Of Kings and Casseroles

God’s presence is not as intriguing as His absence. His voice is not as eloquent as…
July 7, 2006

Let His Light Shine

It’s easy to say one thing and do another. Unfortunately it is possible for our lives…
July 7, 2006

Love Can Be Found in the Kitchen

I heard a story about a woman, Elizabeth Makaila, who invited everyone into her kitchen. If…
July 7, 2006

Not By Might, Not By Power

I’m continually amazed at the way in which projects seem to “flow” when the Holy Spirit…
July 7, 2006

Our Worth in Christ

Where do you find your significance? I mean, honestly, what is it that bolsters your sense…
July 7, 2006

Shocking Shepherd Ironies

In his clasic text, How to Read the Bible as Literature, Leland Ryken says dramatic irony…
July 7, 2006

Spring Always Comes

With it I am reminded of the magnificent, persistent grace of God. His grace, bestowed on…
July 7, 2006

Stay the Course

I’m jogging once again. Not serious marathon type running (not me!)…I’m just getting up a little…
July 7, 2006

Subtle and Not So Subtle Turning Points

All of us have experienced turning points in our lives. Interestingly, we often do not realize…
July 7, 2006

Suit Up and Play

Dallas Seminary's chancellor, Charles R. Swindoll, tells us how to suit up and get in the…
July 7, 2006

Take a (Gentle) Stand

Dallas Seminary’s chancellor, Chuck Swindoll, takes a stand. Find out about what.
July 7, 2006

The Depths of God: Developing Intimacy

Deep things are intriguing. Deep jungles. Deep water. Deep caves and canyons. Deep thoughts and conversations.  There…
July 7, 2006

The Hottest Thing on Ice

Like millions across the globe, I watched with great interest as athletes competed for Olympic gold.…
July 7, 2006

The Significance of One

In an overpopulated world, it’s easy to underestimate the significance of one. Yet history is full…
July 7, 2006

The Stages of Life

I seem to be lingering longer over my morning bowl of cereal these days. It’s not…
July 7, 2006

Waiting

I hate waiting. I might as well admit it. Through the years I’ve worked on cultivating…
July 7, 2006

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