“The further you descend into a pit, the darker things appear. You can't keep digging to find the light.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Statistics, likelihoods, and probabilities mean everything to men, nothing to God.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Your problem is in thinking the sky's the limit. Why set limits?” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Two powerful, little words I've learned to use when facing challenges, fears, and doubts— so what? ” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“A red-cape game of retribution is dangerous when a fresh bull with bigger horns waits in the shadows.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Live your day and live it well. It's yours whether you want it or not.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Art doesn’t bare itself to just anyone, but to believers called artists.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“The real achievers are those who, in the dreary pit of sacrifice, still smile up at the goal.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Courage isn’t being a dragon. Neither is it behaving like a dragon. Nor is it taking up arms to fight and defeat… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Be not wishing and pining but thankfully content. For it is a short bridge between wanting and regret." - from "Dimpellumpzki” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“This feeling of guilt is your conscience calling your attention to the higher road, and your heart wishing you had taken it.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“It's a waste of time worrying about something that worry won't fix. It's about as useful as trying to feed your pet… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“You are here to make a difference, to either improve the world or worsen it. And whether or not you consciously choose… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“When it comes to the crusty behavior of some people, give them the benefit of the doubt. They may be drowning right… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“You and I were never meant to be together, but we are. Our pairing is not unlike two electrons ignoring natural laws… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Wanting help, I reached out to serve. Seeking happiness, I smiled and offered comfort. Yearning for love, I showed love. And now… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Monsters excite us in this way or that. They make our pulse thrum and steal lives from the cat! They're frightening creatures,… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“God cries for us in the same way we cry for others. His tears most often spill over for the pain and… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“We grow up opposing our parents only to become like them enough to oppose our children who behave as we once did—a… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“As a writer, you must truly possess a love for words." "Yes, that's right," I agreed. "I've noticed that some authors favor… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“I hate it when storm clouds roll in, heralded by dazzling claps of thunder and lightning that boast an ocean of tears.… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“ Magic Words " " Silly words cause trills because they're ludicrous and funny. Happy words paint endless smiles and swallow troubles… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Raindrops fall from clouds of gray. The fragile flowers grow. Teardrops seem all I can say. They speak of endless woe. Your… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“It isn’t so much life’s problems that challenge us but the emotional turbulence stirred up while trying to deal with them. People… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Life is a test. Without problems to solve, it wouldn’t be much of a test.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“None of us have reached the peak of perfection, but it shouldn’t stop anyone from trying to make the climb.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“The louder you bellyache, the longer your stomach will hurt.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“I am, for the most part, who I am because my good mother was who she was.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Some build their castles 'mid thunderbolts and fireworks. My worlds take shape in silence.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Artistry exists in everyone. What makes it blossom is a soul's personal desire to find an outlet for expression.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“You would think those who have endured unkindness would be kinder as a result, intent on sparing others the awful suffering they… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Just resign yourself to the fact that you're going to be miserable so you can finally be happy. (It's a sound theory… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“You try moving things with nothing but willpower. It's about as easy as trying to lasso a bull with a licorice whip.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“The jack-o-lantern follows me with tapered, glowing eyes. His yellow teeth grin evily. His cackle I despise. But I shall have the… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“I see the good in the world because I choose to. I don't imagine that it's there; it's there waiting to be… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“It is an incapacitating emotion one feels upon hearing the whispered words "I still love you" after deeply hurting that soul. Forgiveness… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“If you think the most courageous and difficult thing you can do is stubbornly stand your ground, try graciously giving in.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Mind what you say, but mind more closely what you do. For though children close their ears to you, their eyes remain… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Vengeance would have us assault an enemy's pride to beat him down. But vengeance hides a dangerous truth, for a humbled foe… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“When thunderstorms roll in, you make a choice to either succumb with tears to the gloomy downpour, or smile and look for… — 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
