Francine Rivers > Quotes

“The great greatest gift you can give him is the freedom to spread his wings.”
― Francine Rivers, The Scarlet Thread

“If there’s one thing I’ve learned over the years, it’s that you’ve got no say in what other people do with their lives. Everyone makes their own choices, good or bad.”
― Francine Rivers, Bridge to Haven

“Tell me how on God’s green earth we can dare offer salvation to a dying world when we’re so busy shooting our own wounded.”
― Francine Rivers, The Atonement Child

“How could a woman who had an abortion not feel guilt or some sense of remorse? How could she justify what she'd done? Whom else could she blame when everyone was telling her it's her choice? Without facing the truth and confessing it, how could she be forgiven Who could she be restored? How could she be free?”
― Francine Rivers, The Atonement Child

“Grief is deeper when the sun goes down and memories rise up with the moon and stars.”
― Francine Rivers, Unshaken: Ruth

“When I made you say my name, you couldn’t pretend nothing was happening between us, could you? Was that it? I wanted to get inside you, inside your heart,” he said huskily. “Did I?” “A little.” “Good.” He traced her face with one finger again. “A woman is either a wall or a door, beloved.” She gave a bleak laugh and looked at him. “Then I guess I’m a door a thousand men have walked through.” “No. You are a wall, a stone wall, four feet thick and a hundred feet high. I can’t get over you all by myself, but I keep trying.” He kissed her. “I need help, Tirzah.”
― Francine Rivers, Redeeming Love

“Lord, forgive me. You said go to her, and I let pride stand in my way. You said she needed me, and I didn’t believe. You said love her, and I thought it would be easy. Help me. Open my heart and mind so that I will love her as you have loved me.”
― Francine Rivers, Redeeming Love

“Search all you will for retribution or meaning to your life, but until you find God, you live in vain.”
― Francine Rivers, An Echo in the Darkness

“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, As Sure as the Dawn

“Leaving the group, he reclined on a couch, drank morosely, and watched people. He noticed the games they played with one another. They put on masks of civility, all while spewing their venom.”
― Francine Rivers, An Echo in the Darkness

“All I can tell you is faith is just the beginning of a long, difficult journey.”
― Francine Rivers, The Masterpiece

“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?”
― Francine Rivers, Redeeming Love

“I’m not your father! I’m not Duke! I’m not some gent paying for half an hour in your bed!” His hands tightened on her arms. “I’m your husband! I don’t take what you feel lightly. I love you. You’re my wife!”
― Francine Rivers, Redeeming Love

“Don’t be concerned about the outward beauty that depends on fancy hairstyles, expensive jewelry, or beautiful clothes. You should be known for the beauty that comes from within, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is so precious to God. 1 PETER 3:3-4”
― Francine Rivers, An Echo in the Darkness

“We all just use each other in one way or another. To feel good. To feel bad. To feel nothing at all. The lucky ones are real good at it.”
― Francine Rivers, Redeeming Love

“The veil had been wisp-thin between life and death. All his strength hadn't been enough to break free, but one soft word from Christ, and he was alive again.”
― Francine Rivers, The Masterpiece

“Can’t sleep?” Michael whispered. She shook her head. “Turn on your side.” When she did, he drew her back against him, tucking her into his body. The child shifted, snuggling deeper into the quilts and pressing into Angel’s stomach. “You’ve got a friend,” Michael murmured. Angel put her arm around Ruth and closed her eyes. Michael put his arm around both of them. “Maybe we’ll have one like her someday,” he said against her ear.”
― Francine Rivers, Redeeming Love

“She was scornful. “He talks to you personally?” “He talks to everyone personally. Most people just don’t bother to listen.”
― Francine Rivers, Redeeming Love

“You can make many plans, but the Lord’s purpose will prevail.”
― Francine Rivers, Bridge to Haven

“singing has to come from the inside, and i don’t have anything left inside.’
‘really?’ Ruth said, amazed, ‘How did that happen?’
‘it all just drained out.”
― Francine Rivers, Redeeming Love

“Regret drives us to repentance, and repentance leads us to God.”
― Francine Rivers, An Echo in the Darkness

“matter what your father plans, nor what his motives might be. God will prevail. God will use everything to His good purpose if you love and trust Him.”
― Francine Rivers, Her Mother's Hope

“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, The Atonement Child

“Fagan hated what his father was, but he still loved him. I reckon that's the way God is. Loving us enough to send Jesus but hating the way we live. Hating the sin, not the sinner.”
― Francine Rivers , The Last Sin Eater

“God will give you courage when you need it.”
― Francine Rivers, A Voice in the Wind

“Forgive your enemies, but never forget their names. JOHN F. KENNEDY”
― Francine Rivers, Bridge to Haven

“Oh!" Hadassah said, a catch in her throat. "Put me down, please."
Rashid knew in that instant they were in the lion's den.”
― Francine Rivers

“The sin we need to be concerned about is the sin in our own lives. It's the root of all human woe, the source of anguish.”
― Francine Rivers, As Sure as the Dawn

“I am not giving up on God because of what one man said from the pulpit.”
― Francine Rivers, The Lady's Mine

“Better to have trouble with man than trouble with God.”
― Francine Rivers, An Echo in the Darkness