I'll often dream about characters before I start writing their stories. — Francine Rivers Copy Share Image
The goal is to have every character take on a life of his or her own. Sometimes characters will come into the story that I haven't planned. — Francine Rivers Copy Share Image
It was no accident, no coincidence, that the seasons came round and round year after year. It was the Lord speaking to us all… — Francine Rivers Copy Share Image
I used to believe the purpose in life is to find happiness. I don’t believe that anymore. I believe we are all given gifts… — Francine Rivers Copy Share Image
I'm going to give you God's truth, little girl. All men want to do is hurt you. Once you give them your heart, they… — Francine Rivers Copy Share Image
And if it (life) were easier, would i have given my heart so fully to God? Put your hope in Him, and you won't… — Francine Rivers Copy Share Image
“The mind is its own place, and in itself can make a heav’n of hell, a hell of heaven. MILTON” — Francine Rivers Copy Share Image
Maybe it's only those who've made such chaos of their lives who can understand the heights and depths of God's mercy. — Francine Rivers Copy Share Image
“It's not easy for me either, but if we allow anger to reside in us, we're more guilty than they are because we know… — Francine Rivers Copy Share Image
That is one of the reasons I write: to feel the Presence of God and know He is speaking to me in a very… — Francine Rivers Copy Share Image
Lord, you are God! You made us. Who better to know how to fix us when we've gone wrong? who better to set us… — Francine Rivers Copy Share Image
Never doubt God in the darkness what he has given us in the light. — Francine Rivers Copy Share Image
