“Small steps may appear unimpressive, but don't be deceived. They are the means by which perspectives are subtly altered, mountains are gradually… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Chameleonesque, hobbitish, unicorned, stompled, selfishism, and unwakeable may not be real words, but you do know what they mean.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Evil exists in this world because it has its place. For had you never sat blindly through the darkness of night, your… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“The key to success―keep swimming. Even when they tap you on the shoulder to say the pool has been drained, just keep… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Why must you know the details of my troubles to have compassion? Is it not enough to show compassion simply because you… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“I wonder at times if we're not all blind. It just seems there are an abundance of books unread, paint strokes not… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Things always appear clear and simple from behind glass. It is in the thick of tribulations that blurring details arise, complicating my… — 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
“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
“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
“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 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
“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
“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
“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
“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
“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
“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 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
“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
“It may seem like the dragons tormenting you are bigger and fiercer than those lurking in your neighbor’s yard, but this is… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Life isn't all perpetual bliss, nor is it one woeful weeping session. But you can concentrate so hard on noticing moments of… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“You pierce me with a look, a word, a gesture. And yet those same weapons could shield me from hurt if you… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“The soft heart is not a thing to harden but a treasure to protect. For soft hearts extend mercy, compassion, refuge, and… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“When my problems seem overwhelming and impossible to solve, I hold fast to these facts: God is real, He is right, and… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“If you suffer lingering doubts; if the consolation you cling to is ‘it will probably be okay,’ then run the other way… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Pain defines moments in the lives of all human beings. The trial is not the endurance of pain but the choices we… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“It's okay to be absurd, ridiculous, and downright irrational at times; silliness is sweet syrup that helps us swallow the bitter pills… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“When I say I love the silence, I'm not being entirely truthful. What I actually love are the abundant, delicate sounds that… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“A closed book will lie there like a dead horse. But an open book will kick, buck, and bolt through perceived adventures… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Effective parenting requires being the grown up version of what you want your children to be. Why? Because example is the most… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“The hero isn’t the one who is right, but the one who steps forward to take the blame—deserved or not—and apologize to… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“ 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 Image
“If only this great concern we have for our own sensitive feelings expanded to encompass the feelings of our fellow men.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“If you feel that love isn't all it's cracked up to be, then you've never truly possessed it. For true love is… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Just because a person successfully steers a voyage through hell doesn't mean he ever wants to sail that route again.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“A little here and a little there will always accumulate, so why be surprised when steady, small steps take you to great… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Forgive and forget is the divine ideal. Grappling with the hurt while biting your tongue and struggling to refuse justifiable vengeance―that's closer… — 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
