339 Quotes by Elizabeth George

The degree of our spiritual strength will be in direct proportion to the time we spend in God’s Word.

When we hold our thoughts up against God’s standards of what is true and what is real, we can recognize and, with His help, learn to release many of our negative emotions, damaging thoughts, and destructive attitudes.

We find hope in a hostile place when we focus on the goodness of God as revealed in His promises. In other words, hope and security come when we – like the Israelites – acknowledge God’s love for us.

He might well have gone on to bow with a flourish had not the precarious position of his codpiece precluded any sudden movement.

Remember to say what you mean, but don’t say it meanly.

When we don’t understand and don’t agree with the way life has gone, we are to bow before God and once again confess that we can’t understand His wisdom. In faith, we are to accept His wisdom, His Word, and His workings, trusting in Him and obeying His commands.

I find it both fascinating and disconcerting when I discover yet another person who believes that writing can’t be taught. Frankly, I don’t understand this point of view.

The past can’t be changed, can it? It can just be forgiven.

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