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…
Stress Fractures (Life Topics)
The author brings God's perspective into your daily life and offers relief from the stress that…
Charles R. Swindoll’s Contributions
Confidentiality
A person who can keep confidences has always been a rare find. The task of witholding…
Don't Quit Now
I'm overjoyed when a job is finished. When I see the end results, I feel a…
From The Chancellor: This is My Story
It is one of my favorite refrains of all time: "This is my story, this is my…
Give the Best Gift
Think with me about your Christmases past and ask yourself, What is the best present I’ve…
Giving or Getting?
When I pose this first question don’t answer too quickly. Allow both possible answers to linger…
God with Us
I love hearing the name Immanuel. Isaiah had predicted that the name would be used for…
Invest in Eternity
"Rome wasn't built in a day." How often did we hear that when we were growing…
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…
Let His Light Shine
It’s easy to say one thing and do another. Unfortunately it is possible for our lives…
Love Can Be Found in the Kitchen
I heard a story about a woman, Elizabeth Makaila, who invited everyone into her kitchen. If…
Not By Might, Not By Power
I’m continually amazed at the way in which projects seem to “flow” when the Holy Spirit…
Our Worth in Christ
Where do you find your significance? I mean, honestly, what is it that bolsters your sense…
Shocking Shepherd Ironies
In his clasic text, How to Read the Bible as Literature, Leland Ryken says dramatic irony…
Spring Always Comes
With it I am reminded of the magnificent, persistent grace of God. His grace, bestowed on…
Stay the Course
I’m jogging once again. Not serious marathon type running (not me!)…I’m just getting up a little…
Subtle and Not So Subtle Turning Points
All of us have experienced turning points in our lives. Interestingly, we often do not realize…
Suit Up and Play
Dallas Seminary's chancellor, Charles R. Swindoll, tells us how to suit up and get in the…
Take a (Gentle) Stand
Dallas Seminary’s chancellor, Chuck Swindoll, takes a stand. Find out about what.
The Depths of God: Developing Intimacy
Deep things are intriguing. Deep jungles. Deep water. Deep caves and canyons. Deep thoughts and conversations. There…
The Hottest Thing on Ice
Like millions across the globe, I watched with great interest as athletes competed for Olympic gold.…
The Significance of One
In an overpopulated world, it’s easy to underestimate the significance of one. Yet history is full…
The Stages of Life
I seem to be lingering longer over my morning bowl of cereal these days. It’s not…
Waiting
I hate waiting. I might as well admit it. Through the years I’ve worked on cultivating…