Quotes from Elizabeth George

It's one thing to have a goal, but it's quite another thing to actually accept the challenge, develop a strategy to press for the goal, make the sacrifices, pay the price to move forward, and blessing of blessing, to realize some part of it.

God-confidence comes as the Holy Spirit works in us. As we pray and when we make choices that honor God, the Holy Spirit fills us with His power for ministry. When we are filled with God's goodness, we are confidently and effectively able to share His love and joy. As women of prayer open to the transforming touch of the Holy Spirit, we will find his divine life in us overflowing into the lives of others.

A godly woman is beyond average because she keeps her word. She honors her vows. She exhibits great faith. She overcomes great obstacles. And she affects her family, her community, even the world.

It's hard to criticize someone if you are praying for them.

God's Word is the ultimate beauty treatment for every woman.

Never underestimate the significance of the little things done out of a large heart of love.

God will help you make the choices that guide you into His path for each stage and age of your life.

God uses the flawed, the failures, and the imperfect to accomplish His perfect will.

The soul of a child is the loveliest flower that grows in the garden of God.

I write the kinds of novels I like to read, where the setting is rendered with love and care.

If a couple isn't following God's guidelines for life or being led by the Holy Spirit, disagreements and misunderstandings skyrocket.

I try to create a challenge for myself in each book. And sometimes, believe me, I just kick myself afterwards, and say, 'Why on earth did you ever attempt this, you idiot!' But I'm always better for the experience.