Quotes from Francine Rivers

Did freedom have to mean abolishing common decency?

As a hart longs for flowing streams, so longs my soul for thee. PSALM 42 : 1

Michael took a cloth and dried her hair. When he finished, he pulled her close and cradled her in his arms. "Flesh of my flesh," he whispered against her hair. "Blood of my blood.

God's will isn't hidden away like the myths and philosophies and knowledge of the world. Jesus told us openly and daily what his will for us is. Love one another.

Let us know, let us press on to know the Lord; his appearing is as sure as the dawn; he will come to us like the showers, like the spring rains that water the earth.

She had to strive to make every thought obedient to the love of Christ whatever violent feelings churned within her. She had to take her every thought captive to the obedience of Christ and leave no room for anger and jealousy and thoughts of revenge.

She was scornful. "He talks to you personally?" "He talks to everyone personally. Most people just don't bother to listen.

God will give you courage when you need it.

A woman could be the wind beneath a man's sails or a gale to send him into uncharted waters. She could be an anchor in stormy seas, or she could let him drift into the rocks.

I loved her, Lord. I loved her enough to die for her, and she did this to me. Maybe she's beyond redemption. How do you forgive someone who doesn't even care enough to want to be forgiven?

Search all you will for retribution or meaning to your life, but until you find God, you live in vain.

Regret drives us to repentance, and repentance leads us to God.