Quotes from Elizabeth George

I wish that I had known back then that a mastery of process would lead to a product. Then I probably wouldn't have found it so frightening to write.

Art can't be taught; passion can't be taught; discipline can't be taught; but craft can be taught. And writing is both an art and a craft.

Apathy is a spiritual numbness that creeps in and corrupts the good that God intends for our life and the good that He wants us to accomplish for Him and His kingdom.

Perseverance is not a passive submission to circumstances-it is a strong and active response to the difficult events of life.

Our actions, habits, character, and future are most definitely affected by our thoughts.

Gentleness is strength under control. It is the ability to stay calm, no matter what happens.

As we come to know God better, we will also find it easier to know, follow, and accept His will for our life.

When God is in sharp focus, then life is also undistorted.

I'm interested in the dark side of man. I'm interested in taboos, and murder is the greatest taboo. Characters are fascinating in their extremity, not in their happiness.

Writing is no dying art form in America because most published writers here accept the wisdom and the necessity of encouraging the talent that follows in their footsteps.

The past can't be changed, can it? It can just be forgiven.

Gentleness is strength under control. It is the ability to stay calm, no matter what happens.

Expectations destroy our peace of mind. They are future disappointments, planned out in advance.

When we hold our thoughts up against God's standards of what is true and what is real, we can recognize and, with His help, learn to release many of our negative emotions, damaging thoughts, and destructive attitudes.

We are to make a plan for the day, pray over that plan, and then proceed with that plan. When we are willing to regard the unexpected as God's intervention, we can flex with the new plan, recognizing it as God's plan.

So why do we worry? Why do we worry about food and clothing About finances and money? About security and the needs of life? We have Jehovah-Rohi! We have the Lord as our caring Shepherd. When fears regarding the cares of this world set in, we need to confidently lean on God's promise to care for us. Then we can declare to God, "Whenever I am afraid, I will trust in You" (Psalm 56:3)

when we acknowledge God's supreme role in our life and set our mind on Him, He enables us to be women of hope.

Remember to say what you mean, but don't say it meanly.

When God is in sharp focus, then life is also undistorted.

When we don't understand and don't agree with the way life has gone, we are to bow before God and once again confess that we can't understand His wisdom. In faith, we are to accept His wisdom, His Word, and His workings, trusting in Him and obeying His commands.

Your choices and decisions are a reflection of how well you've set and followed your priorities.

When you cultivate a godly thought life your soul will shine and you will exhibit the presence of the Lord in you.

Replace worry with prayer. Make the decision to pray whenever you catch yourself worrying.

As we come to know God better, we will also find it easier to know, follow, and accept His will for our life.