“It’s possible you’ve already let the right someone walk right past you.” — Melody Carlson Copy Share Image
God planned for our lives to connect. Let's make sure we keep it that way. — Melody Carlson Copy Share Image
“Why, some have extended hospitality to angels without ever knowing it!” — Melody Carlson Angel Copy Share Image
“I’d rather have a few wonderful years with love than a long life with animosity.” — Melody Carlson Animosity Copy Share Image
“Sometimes it’s good to take a break. Just as long as you remember it’s only a break.” — Melody Carlson Copy Share Image
“...you don't fully appreciate what you've got until something threatens to take it away.” — Melody Carlson Copy Share Image
“Sometimes you have to just go for what you want. Take the risk in order to get the reward.” — Melody Carlson Reward Copy Share Image
I mean all this focus on how we look on the outside. It's just all wrong — Melody Carlson Focus Copy Share Image
“Stay on good terms with each other,’ ” he read slowly, putting emphasis on each word, “‘held together by love.” — Melody Carlson Love Copy Share Image
“Nothing wrong with taking time to figure out your life and make sure you really like where your life is going. I… — Melody Carlson Life Copy Share Image
“a planner-the sort of person who could size up a situation and take control and be rewarded with a good outcome.” — Melody Carlson Copy Share Image
I grew up in a difficult environment, but I became a Christian as a teen. My mom and my sister soon became… — Melody Carlson Catholic Copy Share Image
I don't usually think of my writing as a 'challenge' because I enjoy the process so much. I suppose that's what's helped… — Melody Carlson Copy Share Image
“Here was this really nice guy who happened to be uber-shy... and with just a little encouragement, he was suddenly smiling and… — Melody Carlson Having fun Copy Share Image
“Don’t worry about how bad things look right now. It’s all going to fall into place. You’ll see.” — Melody Carlson Copy Share Image
“The real treasures of this world cannot be purchased with any sum of money. But they can be given away for free.” — Melody Carlson Copy Share Image
I welcome each new day with a hopeful expectancy that I, too, will rise above the ordinary. For I am not content… — Melody Carlson Copy Share Image
“Anyway, Phillip isn't like that. From what I can see, Phillip has good judgement and he genuinely cares about me. And those… — Melody Carlson Getting better Copy Share Image
To the casual observer it looks like I have moved on since I go around wearing my little happy mask all day.… — Melody Carlson Copy Share Image
“I do not understand what makes mothers think they are walking-talking thermometers.But I think somewhere during the process of giving birth and… — Melody Carlson Giving birth Copy Share Image
I have become convinced that God thoroughly enjoys fixing and saving things that are broken. That means that no matter how hurt… — Melody Carlson Copy Share Image
“Caroline smiled and waved and blew kisses to both of them as she exited the building. But once outside she felt sad… — Melody Carlson Copy Share Image
Girls can be so petty and jealous. I swear they're worse than guys sometimes. Except they're all quiet about it. They sugarcoat… — Melody Carlson Copy Share Image
“When the Friend comes, the Spirit of the Truth, he will take you by the hand and guide you into all the… — Melody Carlson Friend Copy Share Image
“Instead of thanking God for my two strong legs that are able to run and jump and climb, I whined about my… — Melody Carlson Amazing work Copy Share Image
“Our Lord reminded his disciples to show hospitality. He said there could be times when they might help or bless a stranger… — Melody Carlson Blessing Copy Share Image
“I think we all need to learn to like ourselves-just the way we are. And if there are moderate ways to improve… — Melody Carlson Beauty Copy Share Image
“You know the real reason we celebrate Christmas, don't you? I mean, beyond Santa Claus and jungle bells and Christmas trees? You… — Melody Carlson Christmas Copy Share Image
“When I’m patient, things usually work out for the best in the end.” — Melody Carlson Patience Copy Share Image
Being a teenager these days is not for the faint of heart. — Melody Carlson Being a teenager Copy Share Image
“The best way to get past something was usually to simply do something else, right?” — Melody Carlson Best way Copy Share Image
A book is kind of like a river; I simply jump in and start swimming. — Melody Carlson Book Copy Share Image
“What if?.. What if I am all to see? What if life is only this? And Ignorance is bliss? What if love… — Melody Carlson Better way Copy Share Image
“I’ll never be lonely Even if I am alone For I've a precious Savior Who’ll come to take me home. But while… — Melody Carlson Nature Copy Share Image
“How can this be? How could we have been just sitting there, happily eating our lunch, and then Jess announces that she's… — Melody Carlson Best friend Copy Share Image
“While Owen and Miles talk sports, I people watch. And this is what I see: teenagers trying to act like adults. Or… — Melody Carlson Humor Copy Share Image