Quotes about Relationship
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.
- Francine Rivers
You're going to marry me, and I'm going to take you out of here.
- Francine Rivers
I never intended to marry - because I've never met a man I could trust. She raised her head slowly. I trust you, Matthias.
- Francine Rivers
Song of Solomon told me a man and woman's passion is intended to be mutual." His smile dissolved and he looked troubled. "A shared blessing.
- Francine Rivers
She came to faith because she met and talked with someone who made her feel enveloped by God's love.
- Francine Rivers
Resentment and anger eat away at love as quickly as rust is corroding that metal lawn chair out there in the backyard. One of life's great tragedies is watching a relationship unravel over something that could've been resolved in one intelligent, adult conversation.
- Francine Rivers
If you don't love her, leave her alone. If you do, let her be the woman she is. You'll find a good description in that Bible of yours. Proverbs 31, if I remember rightly. A woman of virtue…" Just like a man to focus on the woman. Take a good, hard look at the husband that woman had" She shook her head. If I ever met a man who treated me with that kind of respect, I might even marry again.
- Francine Rivers
She met his eyes, praying he understood. I felt safe with you. His expression softened. You'll always be safe with me.
- Francine Rivers
I promise you, I am not going to crush your spirit, Kate. Why would I, when that's what I love most about you? He kissed her forehead as though she were a child.
- Francine Rivers
What about the other wifely duties? Michael glanced back at her. -When it means something more to you than work, we'll consummate the marriage
- Francine Rivers
You have no idea the power a good woman has over a man. You made me think about the faith I thought Id lost. He gave a low laugh. You got me back inside a church. And, if all that isn't enough.. He took her hand, kissed the palm, and pressed it flat against his bare chest. She could feel the hard pounding of his heart. Does that make you feel safer?
- Francine Rivers
In a Christian marriage, Atretes, the husband is the head of the wife, as Christ also is the head of the church, he himself being the Savior of the body. But as the church is subject to Christ, so you will be subject to Christ, and so also Rizpah will be subject to you in everything. Love her, just as Christ also loves you and gave himself up for you. Sacrificially, willing even to die for her. Love her as you love your own body. Sustain and protect her in all circumstances.
- Francine Rivers