Charles R. Swindoll Quotes

As far back as I can remember, my mother would have me down by the bed at night with her, praying. I can still hear her voice calling my name to God and telling him that she wanted me to follow him in whatever he called me to do.

Charles R. Swindoll

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• She
• Remember
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• As far back as I can remember, my mother would have me down by the bed at night with her, praying. I can still hear her voice calling my name to God and telling him that she wanted me to follow him in whatever he called me to do.

  

  Charles R. Swindoll
  • God
  • She
  • Remember