Quotes from Beverly Lewis

There is a plethora of topics to explore. I sometimes think I may never live long enough to explore all of the unique story lines I have either in my head or waiting in my computer file.

Happiness isn't wanting what you can get, but wanting what you have.

If you're a good Amish girl, you're courting, you have three or four different beaus, and you go out and stay out all night. That's just their tradition. They date under the covering of night. No one knows who they're dating or seeing until two weeks before they're going to be married. It's how they've done it for 300 years.

Growing up around Amish farmland, I enjoyed the opportunity to witness firsthand their love of family, of the domestic arts - sewing, quilting, cooking, baking - as well as seeing them live out their tradition of faith in such a unique way.

They began swinging high and higher as the sky opened its arms wide.

Seeking out the Word helps immensely, I've found. It helps to push out the distractions that can cause confusion.

Let me pray for you.

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For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.

There is nothing on this earth to be prized more than true friendship. —Thomas Aquinas

My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness.

could just go on foot to visit her

Havin' to wait gives us time to learn that He's always standing with us, teaching constant love and patience, until we finally come to the point of prayin', 'Thy will be done,'" Frannie pointed out.

if you can't have a say in your child's life during her preschool years, how can you expect to influence her to make wise choices when she's a teenager?

Only the dear Lord knows what may befall us, just around the bend.

2 Corinthians 12:9—"My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.

Have ya ever thought that it's not what we think we ought to do that's essential for happiness, but what the Lord's leading us to do . . . and to be?" She smiled. "Ofttimes that can be two very different things.

God works in mysterious ways at times, so we will trust Him for the outcome. And always remember, His mercy holds us up when we reach the end of our own strength.

Well, the way I heard it, you pleaded with Phil to help you with your algebra," she said. "And since he needed the extra credit, he caved in and agreed.

Hey, Holly, Well, how do you feel about writing to a bald guy? Seriously, I did it. I shaved my head! Most all the guys in Mr. Fremont's class did, too. It's weird what some people will do to encourage a friend.

Nothing was going to happen to any of them that was a surprise to their heavenly Father.

Humoresque' by Alexander de Taeye. Ever

I'll tell my darling the story of the determined woman in my family tree who wholeheartedly believed that we're all here by design . . . that none of us is an accident in God's eyes. Our heavenly Father's hand is at work in all of our comings and goings—and in the choice of a life mate.

God holds my tomorrows, she thought. I will be content with whatever comes my way.