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Charles Rozell Swindoll (born October 18, 1934) is an evangelical Christian pastor, author, educator, and radio preacher. He founded Insight for Living, headquartered in Frisco, Texas, which airs a radio program of the same name on more than 2,000 stations around the world in 15 languages. He is currently senior pastor at Stonebriar Community Church, in Frisco, Texas. Early life Charles Rozell Swindoll was born on October 18, 1934, in El Campo in Wharton County, Texas, the third of three children born to Earl and Lovell Swindoll. He attended Charles H. Milby High School in Houston. He credits his drama teacher, Dick Nieme, for helping him manage his stutter. As a member of the school marching band and orchestra, he learned to play all of the instruments in the woodwind section, although the clarinet remained his primary instrument. After graduating from high school, he studied mechanical engineering while working for Reed Roller Bit Company in Houston, Texas. Swindoll then fulfilled his military service obligation with the United States Marine Corps, first in San Francisco, then on the Japanese island of Okinawa. Part of his duty included playing in the Marine Corps Marching Band. After his honorable discharge in 1959, he attended Dallas Theological Seminary, where he graduated magna cum laude four years later. Career Swindoll was ordained into the ministry in 1963 and served in Dallas at Grace Bible Church, under J. Dwight Pentecost, for two years. He has since held senior pastorates in Waltham, Massachusetts (1965–67), Irving, Texas (1967–71), and Fullerton, California (1971–94). He started his current senior pastorate in Frisco, Texas in 1998. Swindoll is the founder of Insight for Living, which produces a radio program of the same name on Christian and non-Christian radio stations around the world. The program is heard on more than 2000 stations, as well as being webcast, and is translated into several languages. Its roots go back to the summer of 1977, when Swindoll's sermons from the First Evangelical Free Church in Fullerton were broadcast on radio. In 1979 the Insight for Living radio ministry began; its offices are now located in Frisco. In July 1994, Swindoll became the president of Dallas Theological Seminary and now serves as its chancellor. He is the author of more than 70 books, most of which are based on his research and preparation for sermons preached each Sunday. In celebration of its 50th anniversary, Christianity Today produced an article naming Swindoll as one of the top 25 most influential preachers of the past 50 years (1956–2006). In 1998 Swindoll founded Stonebriar Community Church in Frisco. Many of the pastors at Stonebriar are graduates of Dallas Theological Seminary. The church first held services at Collin County Community College (now Collin College), then moved to its permanent home on Legendary Drive. The congregation grew rapidly from a few hundred members to several thousand in the first few years, and this growth has necessitated major expansion of the current facility. Construction for the additions began in 2005. The church is known for its missionary work in India and in other countries. Though Swindoll is still widely regarded as an Evangelical Free Church of America preacher, the Stonebriar Community Church is not affiliated with any particular denomination. Personal life On June 18, 1955, Swindoll married Cynthia Ann Parker, who used to be the pianist at a Baptist Church in Galena Park, Texas. Together, the couple has four children, ten grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Selected publications Hand Me Another Brick, Thomas Nelson (1978) You And Your Child, Thomas Nelson (1977) Three Steps Forward, Two Steps Back: Persevering Through Pressure, Thomas Nelson (1980) Strike The Original Match, Multnomah (1980) Improving Your Serve: The Art Of Unselfish Living, Word (1981) Strengthening Your Grip: Essentials In An Aimless World, Word (1982) Growing Strong in the Seasons of Life, Multnomah (1983) Dropping Your Guard: The Value Of Open Relationships, Word (1983) Come Before Winter – And Share My Hope, Multnomah (1985) Living on the Ragged Edge: Coming To Terms With Reality, Word (1985) Growing Deep In The Christian Life: Returning To Our Roots, Multnomah (1986) The Quest For Character, Multnomah (1987) Living Above The Level of Mediocrity : A Commitment To Excellence, Word (1987) Growing Wise in Family Life, Multnomah (1988) Living Beyond The Daily Grind: Reflections On The Songs And Sayings In Scripture, Word (1988) Rise & Shine: A Wake-Up Call, Multnomah (1989) The Grace Awakening, Word (1990) Sanctity Of Life: The Inescapable Issue, Word (1990) Stress Fractures, Multnomah (1990) Simple Faith, Word (1991) Laugh Again, Word (1992) Flying Closer to the Flame, Word (1993) The Finishing Touch, Word (1994) Paw Paw Chuck's Big Ideas in the Bible, Word (1995) Hope Again, Word (1996) The Road To Armageddon (with John F Walvoord; J Dwight Pentecost), Word (1999) Start Where You Are: Catch A Fresh Vision For Your Life, Word (1999) The Mystery Of God's Will: What Does He Want For Me?, Word (1999) Intimacy With The Almighty, Word Publishing (1996) Perfect Trust: Ears To Hear, Hearts To Trust, And Minds To Rest In Him, J. Countryman (2000) The Darkness And The Dawn : Empowered By The Tragedy And Triumph Of The Cross, Word (2001) Why, God?: Calming Words For Chaotic Times, Word (2001) Wisdom For The Way: Wise Words For Busy People, J. Countryman (2001) Understanding Christian Theology (with Roy B. Zuck), Thomas Nelson (2003) Behold—The Man!: The Pathway Of His Passion, Word (2004) So, You Want To Be Like Christ?: Eight Essentials To Get You There, Word (2005) When God Is Silent (Choosing To Trust In Life's Trials), J. Countryman (2005) Great Attitudes For Graduates!: 10 Choices For Success In Life (with Terri A. Gibbs), J. Countryman (2006) Encouragement For Life: Words Of Hope And Inspiration, J. Countryman (2006) ISBN 978-1-4041-0323-8 The Strength Of Character: 7 Essential Traits Of A Remarkable Life (with Terri A. Gibbs), J. Countryman (2007) ISBN 978-1-4041-0394-8 A Bethlehem Christmas: Celebrating The Joyful Season, Thomas Nelson (2007) ISBN 978-1-4041-0468-6 The Owner's Manual for Christians: The Essential Guide for a God-Honoring Life, Thomas Nelson (2009) ISBN 0-8499-0191-X The Church Awakening: An Urgent Call for Renewal, FaithWords (2010) ISBN 978-0-446-55653-8 Living the Psalms, Worthy Publishing (2012) ISBN 9781936034703 Living the Proverbs, Worthy Publishing (2012) ISBN 9781936034710 Hear Me When I Call: Learning to Connect with a God Who Cares, Worthy Publishing (2013) ISBN 978-1-936034-93-2 Embraced By The Spirit: The Untold Blessings of Intimacy With God, Worthy Publishing (2013) ISBN 978-1-617-95229-6 The Swindoll Study Bible, Tyndale House Publishers, Inc. (2017) ISBN 978-1414387253Swindoll's New Testament Insights Commentary Series Insights on Romans, Zondervan (2010) ISBN 978-0-310-28430-7 Insights .... Discover the Charles R Swindoll popular books. 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The Count of Monte Cristo
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All Fired Up
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School of Potential
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The Target
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Salvation
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Teach Me
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His Own Heaven
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The Holy Bible - King James Version
King JamesHoly Bible King James Version Few Sample Paragraphs from The Holy Bible eBook, Genesis (OT) 1 Gen. 1 IN the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. 2 And the earth was with...
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Always Yours
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Escape, A New Life
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Noxious
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Alpha
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The Icing on the Cake
Linda SeedShe’s a baker without a kitchen. He’s got a double oven to spare. It’s a recipe for success, until his mother starts stirring up trouble … Cassie Jordan has a sweet dream to open a...
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Man In The Water
Jon HillAn attempted murder. A missing spouse. And an international conspiracy that could change the world. Jack Green has always been skeptical of socalled facts. Though he's forced ...
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My Paper Heart
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You Are Kind
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The Seduction Series Boxset
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Saltwater Cove
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His Girl Next Door
Khardine GrayFrom USA Today Bestselling author Khardine Gray comes a sizzling hot single dad romance you won't want to miss. No strings attached fun with the ubergorgeous single d...
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Law of Attraction
Jordan HollisHow to Finally Overcome the Hurdles of Manifesting Proven, effective and enjoyable ways to help you manifest faster… Right now, think of something that makes you successful. If you...
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Rogue Alpha
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Coffee Girl
Sophie SinclairMackenzie "Kiki" Forbes finds herself in a pickle. Either become her snarky sister's nanny, or move halfway across the country to work as assistanttothestylist of a ...
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Good Guy
Kate MeaderHe's a Special Forces veteran making his pro hockey debut. She's a dogged sports reporter determined to get a scoop. She's also his best friend's widow . . . Fa...
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A Christmas Carol
Charles DickensAn Apple Books Classic edition. It’s Christmas Eve in Victorian England. While some families don’t know where their next meal will come from, Ebenezer Scrooge sits in his large hom...
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Just Me
Lexy TimmsWe all need somewhere where we feel safe… After leaving her abusive husband, Katherine Marshall is out on her own for the first time. She's hopped from city to city to avoid t...
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Pretty Little Lies
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Whiskey Girl
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Christmas in Sweetbriar Cove
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Never Enough
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Inception of Gold
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Silver Santa
Lacey SilksTrapped together on Christmas, their unintended onenight stand becomes a lifechanging encounter amidst the snow. Laura Young's professional role as a security guard at the Sil...
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A Bookshop to Die For
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Silenced Girls
Roger Stelljes“ Wow wow wow!  Grips you in a choke hold and  does not let go … Oozes suspense and  bonechilling twists and turns .  Astonishing … One of those...
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Tempting the King
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The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
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Dracula
Bram StokerAn Apple Books Classic edition. Few characters have seized readers’ imaginations quite like Count Dracula of Transylvania, the hero of Bram Stoker’s classic. The 1897 novel put vam...
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The Cupcake Cottage
Jean OramNHL player Maverick Blades could fall in love with anyone... But he had to fall for a woman who falls under the Bro Code as untouchablehis best friend’s beautiful ex, DaisyMae Ray....
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The Next Girl
Carla KovachIF YOU ONLY READ ONE BOOK THIS YEAR, MAKE IT THE NEXT GIRL... You thought he’d come to save you. You were wrong. ‘ Absolutely the best thriller I’ve read this year! ’ Goodreads Rev...
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Masters of Restraint
Ines JohnsonMy new boss is good at giving orders. But his latest demand is NSFW. Especially when his two business partners want in on our deal. My new boss My boss’s boss Their investor &#...
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Becoming Lady Dalton
Carrie LomaxA dance of desire and deceit... In the glittering world of London's ton, Mrs. Viola Cartwright revels in her newfound freedom as a lady of leisureuntil a series of jewel theft...
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Awaken Me
Jenna JacobHe was more than a ghost haunting my dreams…he was real. By day, I’m Julianna Garrett …a prim, proper accountant. By night, I’m tormented by dreams of an alpha, ambereyed Adonis wh...
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Hard Love
Peyton BanksHe was football royalty. Legendary quarterback. A champion.  Reiner Strickland had led his team to three national championships and playing a knight in shining armor was a...
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Enemies With Benefits
Roxie NoirI don’t love him. I don’t even like him. I just want him. Eli Loveless was my nemesis from the first day of kindergarten until we graduated high school. Everything I did, he had to...
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How to Choose a Guy in 10 Days
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Holy Bible
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day SaintsThe 2013 edition of the Holy Bible contains all of the study aids contained in the 1979 edition and includes revisions to the study aids, several new photos, updated maps, and adju...
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The Scarlet Letter
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Death at Hazel House
Betty Rowlands‘Riveting, can't put it down! I love this story… a wonderfully twisted tale of a crime that has more twists than I thought possible... fantastic.’ Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars ...
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Once Upon A One-Night Stand
Zoey LockeAt first sight, there was electrifying chemistry.  So why not go for it? After all, Lynx Grove, the city's most eligible bachelor, wants to claim her, at least for th...
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Nothing to Hide
Scarlett FinnPrize of a lifetime: travel the world with a celebrity billionaire. Come to LA with us, Roxie… It will be so much fun! We have tickets for a latenight talk show! What could possibl...
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The Great Gatsby
F. Scott FitzgeraldAn Apple Books Classics edition. The Roaring Twenties are in full effect in F. Scott Fitzgerald’s riveting classic. Manabouttown Jay Gatsby seems to have it all, including loads of...