“Observe the Lord’s Day as he would have you, and perhaps He will observe your days as you would have Him.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“How easy it is to slip. How hard it is to climb. How wise it is to keep in step And never… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Discouragement is like a scorpion in your shoe; it takes courage to toss it out so you can move on.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“If you plan to build walls around me, know this—I will walk through them.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Christmas, when observed with the right spirit, still has the power to call miracles from Heaven to Earth.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Four-letter words have always offended me. I cringe at hearing them. Can't, don't, and won't are the worst.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Compassion only plagues those with hearts, much like a field of thorns only troubles those who bleed.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Nature awakens each day in brilliant autumn colors, making me wish the pale winter would bid adieu.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“The only ship you can truly steer in this ocean is the one you're sailing. Quit trying to alter the winds; harness… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“I don't understand why when I wish for happiness it inevitably rains. However, I do tend to find myself grateful for sunlight… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Goals are my north star. My compass. The map that guides me along the road I wish to travel. Goals are motivations… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“It wasn't a kiss that changed the frog, but the fact that a young girl looked beneath warts and slime and believed… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Gratitude is medicine for a heart devastated by tragedy. If you can only be thankful for the blue sky, then do so.” — richelle e. goodrich Copy Share Image
“Mothers observe all, absorb all, give all, forgive all, offer all, suffer all, feel all, heal all, hope for all, pray for… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Quit acting like everything is so serious. Most situations aren’t as bad as you fear, and those that are might benefit from… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“A session of boasting won't attract any real friends. It will set you up on a pedestal, however, making you a clearer… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“It's amusing to me that we refer to people who live in their heads as detached, disturbed, or mad, when reality for… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“A little porch light from a distant farmhouse dimmed, feeling alone and unneeded until his smallest spark of illumination snuffed out entirely.… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“On Easter we wrap up pretty, little decorated eggs symbolizing life and renewal. We do this because of the intangibility of a… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Life isn’t always kind. It isn’t gentle and loving or sympathetic to the pains and sorrows of humanity. I, however, as an… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“I believe the main purpose of life is to accept with gratitude what you've been blessed with so that you may use… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Happiness, thou art naught but an illusion. Thy enchantments are cast upon my eyes, my mind, my spellbound heart. Dependent upon nothing… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Take a step back. Draw in a deep breath. Now ask yourself 'so what?' Then, after answering, ask yourself again 'so what?'… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“My favorite words in the world are these: “what” and “if” in conjunction. They question curiosities in simple form and function. “What”… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“The sign of a good leader is easy to recognize, though it is hardly ever seen. For the greatest leaders are those… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“My fingers combed through my dark hair, short and straight, landing in choppy, uneven ends nearly level with my chin. The color… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“ Why Roses Crave Thorns " Petals detach from a wilting bud—a single stem plucked before fully blossomed. They descend in hesitant… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Life’s journey doesn’t start on the highest mountain peak where a clear view of the trail ahead, obstacles and all, is laid… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“At the core of love is validation. It is what gives love power. For when love is given away, validation seeps in… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Ian was a good man—honest, trustworthy, loyal, and of honorable character. His desire to keep his promise to Angelle and to be… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“ Today Today is the day that good things come your way, and then bad things to suck all the fun from… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Hey, guard!” Ian hollered out loud. “Do you think we could get a bathroom break?” The guard seemed to snicker as he… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Happiness is seeing blessings in disguise, beauty under camouflage, and love amid conflict.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Theories look great on paper until reality scribbles all over the page.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“I believe in love―a kind, selfless, unending devotion. I believe it is rare.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Heroes make us smile because they not only rescue us outwardly, but inwardly too.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Mother nature changes her looks for the same reason any woman changes her looks—to be noticed.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Laugh and smile for no reason at all. Giggle grins are a magnet for happiness.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Have you ever noticed how the most intriguing individual in the room seems content to listen sooner than speak?” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Love tickles parts of you that, prior to its influence, you didn't even know could feel.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Truth is, I’m generally happiest when it’s just me. It’s okay to be madly in love with yourself.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share
“As ofttimes as it rains on my little spot of earth, you'd think I'd grow accustomed to the gloom.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share
“Two powerful, little words I've learned to use when facing challenges, fears, and doubts— so what? ” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share
“ Happily-ever-afters don't come in happily-every-days . They are found at the end of challenges-ever-met, promises-ever-kept, and tears-ever-wept.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share
“Curiosity killed the cat, but not before teaching her that honey bees are not sweet, tweeting birds are slow to react, mice can serve… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share
“A session of boasting won't attract any real friends. It will set you up on a pedestal, however, making you a clearer target.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share
“Memories of past. Heartaches of old. Courage of brass. Lessons of gold.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share
“Mystery, why so attractive to me? You blind me with fear, place hope on my tongue, and with a cold kiss draw me forward.… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share
“It's amusing to me that we refer to people who live in their heads as detached, disturbed, or mad, when reality for anyone is… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share
“Such a nasty bruise,” he says, staring straight into my eyes. I am stunned he can see it. Delicate to the touch and tender… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share
“You would think those who have endured unkindness would be kinder as a result, intent on sparing others the awful suffering they abhorred firsthand.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share
“While you judge me by my outward appearance I am silently doing the same to you, even though there's a ninety-percent chance that in… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share
“You made a choice—a single choice. How neat to think you may have opened the door to a wondrous future without knowing.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share
“The key to valuing something is to lose it and then realize how rare it was—after which you pray like mad to regain what… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share
“Rather than critique people, try admiring God’s creative handiwork.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share
