286 Quotes by Francine Rivers

But I know Jesus arose. I feel his presence now, here, with me. I see the evidence of his Word everyday. 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.

Michael had once read to her how God had cast a man and woman out of paradise. Yet, for all their human faults and failures. God had shown them the way back in.

He needed the warmth of the sun to take away the chill of foreboding that grew in him.

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.

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.

I don't want to fall in love with you,' she said, pushing away. 'why not?''because you'll just end up using it against me.

Death began to look like a friend.

Stand firm in the Lord. Stand firm and let Him fight your battle. Do not try to fight alone.

Unless we have something worth dying for, Atretes, we've nothing worth living for.