286 Quotes by Francine Rivers

We try to do a little better than the previous generation and find out in the end we’ve made the same mistakes without intending. Instead of striving to love as God first loved us, we let past hurts and grievances rule. Ignorance is no excuse.

However this child was conceived, God will be the Father. My baby won’t enter the world unloved or unwanted. If I can’t feel a full measure of joy, I know the Lord will.

Our salvation depends on not who we are but on who He is.

But why? Where are you going?” “Home,” Angel said. “I’m going home.

Silence did not always mean indifference.

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.

This god that she worshiped consumed her. It didn’t ask for a brief visit to a temple, or a small votive offering of food or coin, or a few prayers every now and then. This god wanted all of her.

You are free. You just don’t know it yet.

He liked going to the library...