And if it (life) were easier, would I have given my heart so fully to God? Put your hope in Him, and you won't be disappointed by what life offers

— Francine Rivers

A pretty face and a beautiful body blind a man more quickly than any poker through the eyes.

— Francine Rivers

As gentle a man as he was, as tender as was his heart, there was nothing weak about Michael Hosea. He was the strongest-minded man Joseph had ever met. A Man like Noah. A Man like the Shepherd-king David. A man after God's own heart.

— Francine Rivers

But I know Jesus arose. I feel his presence now, here, with me. I see the evidence of his Word every day. From creation forth, the whole world is witness to God's plan revealed through his Son. From the beginning, he prepared us. In the passing of the seasons; in the way flowers spring forth, die, and drop seeds for life to begin again; in the sunset and sunrise. Jesus' sacrifice is reenacted every day of our lives if we but have the eyes to see.

— Francine Rivers

But so often, things of great beauty are full of great corruption.

— Francine Rivers

Death began to look like a friend.

— Francine Rivers

Dwelling on the past only defeated her chances for changing the future.

— Francine Rivers

Emotions are powerful, but they also change as quick as the wind. That's why the Lord says to renew your mind. Don't base decisions on what you feel.

— Francine Rivers

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.

— Francine Rivers

God would light the way. Faith would keep them on the right path.

— Francine Rivers