“I read so I might live a thousand lives in a lifetime. I write to control the particulars in those lives.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Author Copy Share Image
“Maybe love isn’t meant to be bliss never-ending. Maybe love is unwavering support and befriending.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Befriending Copy Share Image
“I love writing poetry because it's pretty. I love writing pretty.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Author Copy Share Image
“Walk with me for a while, my friend—you in my shoes, I in yours—and then let us talk.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Compassion Copy Share Image
“Of course I want the moon. And were you to offer it, I'd propose as a trade the stars in my eyes.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Love Copy Share Image
“Who cares who's right or wrong when the last word is a kind apology?” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“True greatness demands humility; the journey draws it from your struggling soul.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Glory Copy Share Image
“The crazy thing about poetry is how its simplicity makes it complicated.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Author Copy Share Image
“It's an unfortunate fact that I'm easily discouraged. But the fortunate truth is I'm stubborn as hell and near impossible to sway… — Richelle E. Goodrich Determination Copy Share Image
“If we simply imagined that everyone who crossed our path was living out his or her very last day on Earth, we… — Richelle E. Goodrich Compassion Copy Share Image
“Face it―nobody cares. But, so what? Their apathy does not diminish your worth. Learn from it. Make it your job to care… — Richelle E. Goodrich Apathy 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 Authority 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 Comparison 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 Accomplishment 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 Blue sky Copy Share Image
“Acknowledge that some moments are just plain awful―desperate and gloomy and painful and miserable and nothing at all but anguish. No truthful,… — Richelle E. Goodrich Anguish Copy Share Image
“Closing your eyes won't make the awfulness go away. It may be that nothing will. But dwelling on it, dreading the evil,… — Richelle E. Goodrich Attitude Copy Share Image
“Some live for their own joy and pleasure. Some live to ease the burdens of others. Then there are those who seem… — Richelle E. Goodrich Abuse Copy Share Image
“Despair is not for the living but for those unable to rise and continue; they are the only souls with a right… — Richelle E. Goodrich Death Copy Share Image
“Kresh kept silent beside me as Baron rehearsed his deadly plan. I listened with my eyes aimed at the horizon, witnessing the… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“He reached out for her hand and she grabbed onto his. “Eena, when you’re ready to talk about it, I’ll be here.… — Richelle E. Goodrich Best friend Copy Share Image
“I like bubbles in everything. I respect the power of silence. In cold or warm weather I favor a mug of hot… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Flames burn so long as they are fed. Rivers rage so long as it rains. The sun rises so long as the… — Richelle E. Goodrich Dreams Copy Share Image
“Time and again the sun sets like a bedimming curtain before my eyes, taking with it all illumination, warmth, and color. I… — Richelle E. Goodrich Dream Copy Share Image
“There are people who are never content, never appeased, forever dissatisfied—who continually look to what escapes them, convincing themselves that if only… — Richelle E. Goodrich Disappointment Copy Share Image
“One of the most troubling facts I have had to accept is that people are not all angel or all devil. They… — Richelle E. Goodrich Angels Copy Share Image
“ Do I Love You " I stand in the night and stare up at a lone star, wondering what love means.… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“The Lord really does magnify ordinary people to get His work done. God does this despite our pitiful sins and vast imperfections… — Richelle E. Goodrich God Copy Share Image
“I've a habit of placing a happy-face or a frowny-face on my calendar, depending on what kind of day I've had. Often… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Discouragement, fear, and depression— three villains who lurk in the dark. They slip inside souls with a blindfold and goals to shatter… — Richelle E. Goodrich Depression Copy Share Image
“Eena worried to Ian in her thoughts. (You’re not going to let him walk away thinking what I think he’s thinking, are… — Richelle E. Goodrich Adventure Copy Share Image
“Sometimes a problem isn’t really a problem but the solution in disguise.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Disguise Copy Share Image
“Extraordinary power exists in a trial of patience. Few endure their trials well enough to discover this.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Adversity Copy Share Image
“It is in the midst of laughter that our perspective alters and we realize this trying life can still be enjoyed.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Comedy Copy Share Image
“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 Day of rest Copy Share Image
“Because gray clouds hang heavy with misery, blue skies seem bluer.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Blue sky Copy Share Image
“He was always thoughtful and affectionate toward her, and so she was a sweetheart to him.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Affectionate 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 Courage Copy Share Image
