
Man planned, but God prevailed.

The sin we need to be concerned about is the sin in our own lives. It's the root of all human woe, the source of anguish.

Who are you to say whether she is of use? She is alive! That is statement enough.

You have whatever strength God has given you, and it will be enough to carry out his good purpose. Trust in him.

But if we hope for what we do not have, we wait for it patiently. ROMANS 8 : 25

Better to have trouble with man than trouble with God.

Our salvation depends on not who we are but on who He is

God would light the way. Faith would keep them on the right path.

Calamity is a blessing when it brings one to God.
Hadassah

Every God demands sacrifice. What sacrifice does your God require?' 'Obedience.

Word of the Lord,

When we love like Jesus does, lives change for the better.

I don't want to fall in love with you,' she said, pushing away.
'why not?'
'because you'll just end up using it against me.

Stand firm in the Lord. Stand firm and let Him fight your battle. Do not try to fight alone.

One person standing on the Rock can throw a lifeline to others drowning in the sea. He

I want to be free Michael, just for once in my whole life I want to be free"
"You are free. You just don't know it yet

True beauty is rare, and seldom recognized by the one who possesses it.

Never doubt God in the darkness what he has given us in the light.

A beautiful face can mask great evil...

Listen to me, friend. Lay aside your pride or it will entangle you in sin. Anger is your worst enemy.

I gave up what I can't keep for something I can never lose.

Better than sweet tea on a veranda. I want to live at Belmont!

The appeal was so often the same: Make me comfortable so I can go on doing whatever I want to do. They wanted sin without consequences.

Why is it only in darkness that we remember what sustained us even in the light?

We all just use each other in one way or another. To feel good. To feel bad. To feel nothing at all. The lucky ones are real good at it.

Song of Solomon told me a man and woman's passion is intended to be mutual." His smile dissolved and he looked troubled. "A shared blessing.

God does not abandon men, my son. Men abandon God.

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 be disappointed by what life offers

Jonathan closed his eyes. Oh, God, it's not the way I had things planned. But then, what of real, lasting value ever is?

Matter what your father plans, nor what his motives might be. God will prevail. God will use everything to His good purpose if you love and trust Him.

Lord," he said heavily. "Lord, this isn't exactly what I had in mind." But he knew he was going to marry that girl anyway.

How can we be witnesses of the one true God if we hold the truth as our own possession? God meant his truth for the world.

What-ifs went around and around in her head. What if Mama

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.

He needed the warmth of the sun to take away the chill of foreboding that grew in him.

Come, let us return to the Lord; for he has torn, that he may heal us; he has stricken, and he will bind us up. HOSEA 6 : 1

singing has to come from the inside, and i don't have anything left inside.'
'really? How did that happen?'
'it all just drained out.

Calamity is blessing when it brings one to God.

Fiction can serve in a non-threatening way to open minds and, I hope, hearts to the Word of God.

As a hart longs for flowing streams, so longs my soul for thee. PSALM 42 : 1

My love isn't a weapon, it's a lifeline, reach out and take hold, and don't let go!

If I provide for this life and turn away from the Lord, I am wise for a moment, but lost forever.

Jesus has given me eternal life in Him. Let them take my life here, but God holds me in the palm of His hand and no one can take Him from me.

Concerns buzzed like flies in her head, and she swatted them with prayers.

Anything less than your best dishonors God

You can make many plans, but the Lord's purpose will prevail.

Regret drives us to repentance, and repentance leads us to God.

she's ready." A gorgeous blonde came in with a box that opened

Though fallen low God raised her up

Spirit. And it will be that love,

I had been raised in the church, but I wasn't a Christian. I had a lot of head knowledge but no heart knowledge.

He will forgive you, but he won't remove the consequences... We must learn to obey

I'll often dream about characters before I start writing their stories.

You said go to her, and I let pride stand in my way. You said she needed me, and I didn't believe. You said love her, and I thought it would be easy.

We must seize every opportunity we can to speak the truth and proclaim peace. Especially now. There's so little time for many.

This generation seems to see children as a financial burden and responsibility to be avoided.

Silence did not always mean indifference