-
I've come to understand that arguing with my wife about it has never solved anything. So instead of denying it, I've learned to take her hands, look her in the eyes, and respond with those three magic words every woman wants to hear: "You're right, sweetheart.
-
People will tell you most of the story… and I’ve learned that the part they neglect to tell you is often the most important part. People hide the truth because they’re afraid.
-
Do you ever sit back and wonder what it all means? Whether this is it or if there's something greater out there? Or if you were meant for something better?
-
He said his friend Victor called it a lucky charm, and that it kept him safe in Iraq." She felt her pulse pick up tempo, and she brought her face close to Ben's. "Did you say Victor called it a lucky charm?" "Uh-huh." Ben nodded. "That's what he said." "Are you sure?" "Of course I'm sure." Beth stared at her son, feeling at war with herself.
-
Does trust have to be earned. Or is it simply a matter of faith?
-
I have faith that God will show you the answer. But you have to understand that sometimes it takes a while to be able to recognize what God wants you to do. That's how it often is. God's voice is usually nothing more than a whisper, and you have to listen very carefully to hear it. But other times, in those rarest of moments, the answer is obvious and rings as loud as a church bell.
-
If we'd never met, I think I would have known my life wasn't complete. And I would have wandered the world in search of you, even if I didn't know who I was looking for.
-
I fell in love with her when we were together, then fell deeper in love with her in the years we were apart.
-
He didn't believe in a God who sifted through prayers, answering some and ignoring others, no matter how unworthy or worthy a person might be. Instead, he preferred to believe in a God who bestowed all people with gifts and abilities and placed them in an imperfect world; only then was faith tested, only then could faith be earned.
-
But when the Holy Spirit controls our lives, he will produce this kind of fruit in us: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Galatians 5:22
-
If it makes you feel better, I promise to forget.
-
That a day spent with dreaming and sunsets and refreshing breezes cannot be bettered.
-
But you're disappointed." He brushed a strand of hair from her face. "It's not possible for you to disappoint me.
-
There is nothing like love. You should try it.” Thibault shrugged. “Maybe one day.
-
There's always pressure, a great deal of pressure, when writing, since my first books were so successful.
-
It's funny, but have you ever noticed that the more special something is, the more people seem to take it for granted? It's like they think it won't ever change. Just like this house here. All it ever needed was a little attention, and it would never have ended up like this in the first place.
-
What mattered most was knowing that love was mine to give, without strings or expectations.
-
How're the Broncos doing?" "Like a bunch of carrots." "Is that bad?" "Can carrots play baseball?" "I guess not." "Then you have your answer.
-
I know. You could never hid anything. Your eyes always gave you away. You had the most wonderful eyes I'd ever seen." She lifted her head from his shoulder and looked discretely at him. When she spoke, her voice was barely above a whisper. "I think I loved you more that summer than I ever loved anyone.
-
Is it possible, I wonder, for a man to truly change? Or do character and habit form the immovable boundaries of our lives?
-
You might not believe it...but you make the world a better place when you smile.
-
Traveling has less to do with seeing things than experiencing them.
-
That's what dating is for, after all - to learn if you're compatible with someone.
-
Without music he felt aimless and adrift.