Quotes From "A Voice In The Wind" By Francine Rivers

Rather than remain a sealed jar, she sought only to pour herself out to others. Everything she did mirrored her faith. It was as though every waking hour of the day she was devoted to pleasing her God by serving others. This God that she worshiped consumed her. It didn't ask for a brief visit to a temple, or a small votive offering of food or coin, or a few prayers every now and then. This God wanted all of her. Francine Rivers

Rome tolerated every abominable practice, embraced every foul idea in the name of freedom and the rights of the common man. Citizens no longer carried on deviant behavior in private, but pridefully displayed it in public. It was those with moral values who could no longer freely walk in a public park without having to witness a revolting display. What happened to the public censors who protected the majority of citizenry from moral decadence? Did freedom have to mean abolishing common decency? Did freedom mean anyone could do anything they wanted anytime they wanted, without consequences?. Francine Rivers

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

It was as though her tongue were a heavy weight in her mouth, and now her heart was even heavier for having kept silent. Francine Rivers

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

The Lord will provide. Francine Rivers

If God wills that I die, then I die. No power on earth can change that. Francine Rivers

These conquerors of the world are slaves to their passions, and someday their passions will bring them down. Francine Rivers

Bithia seemed wise in the ways of the world, but she was completely ignorant of what she brought upon herself. Commerce with the powers of darkness might gain her what she desired for the moment, but at what cost in the end? Francine Rivers

The only way he could have her was to shatter this stubborn faith of hers. In doing so, would he shatter her? "What has this god of yours ever really done for you?" She stood very still for a long moment, her back to him. "Everything. Francine Rivers

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

How can intemperate minds be free when they're slaves to their own passions? Francine Rivers

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

But I know Jesus arose. I feel his presence now, here, with me. I see the evidence of his Word everyday. From creation forth, the whole world is witness to God's plan revealed through his Son. From the beginning, he prepared us. In the passing of the seasons; in the way flowers spring forth, die, and drop seeds for life to begin again; in the sunset and sunrise. Jesus' sacrifice is reenacted every day of our lives if we but have the eyes to see. . Francine Rivers

A pretty face and a beautiful body blind a man more quickly than any poker through the eyes. Francine Rivers

Perhaps it was the approach of death that had opened his eyes wide and made him see so clearly. Francine Rivers

Death began to look like a friend. Francine Rivers

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

The only way he could have her was to shatter this stubborn faith of hers. In doing so, would he shatter her? 'What has this god of yours ever really done for you?' She stood very still for a long moment, her back to him. 'Everything. Francine Rivers

He needed to get away from the rush of the city, from the unceasing noise and annoying obligations. Francine Rivers