Jennifer Rodewald > Quotes

“You want God in this? Then yo pray. You pray like a warrior, dressing herself for battle, ready to fight. You pray like you believe the God of all of creation is sitting on His throne hearing you.”
― Jennifer Rodewald, When I Lost My Way

“I will choose love, even when it is hard.”
― Jennifer Rodewald, In Spite of Ourselves

“The thing about our lives is that the choices we make today will play out in all our tomorrows. Make sure what you grip now won't be bondage in your future.”
― Jennifer Rodewald, Always You

“Regret is a bondage that holds many captives. Sometimes for life. But there is freedom in repentance.”
― Jennifer Rodewald, When I Come Home Again

“God, why do You hate me? Heavy darkness lurked in the silence. Bitterness set a little deeper.”
― Jennifer Rodewald, Reclaimed

“happiness isn’t a destination. It’s a choice. What will I do with my day? How will I spend my time? How will I treat other people? What will I do with the ups and downs that litter my path? Bryce, he chooses joy. It’s a lifestyle. Happiness is what he brings along the journey, not a place he works to find.” That sounded like fairy dust. Maybe Bryce had never really hit the tougher parts of life? Maybe happiness was just easy for him. Which”
― Jennifer Rodewald, This Life

“....looking for God in everyday stuff. Something I definitely needed to practice more.”
― Jennifer Rodewald, Ordinary Snowflakes

“The way we treat each other is a testimony to what we believe about God. Is He quick to anger? Neither should we be. Does He hold on to resentment? We shouldn’t either. Does He defend those who cannot stand on their own? We also should take up the righteous crusade. If we believe God is love, we should behave lovingly. If we believe He is kind, then kindness should pour from our lives. A disciple of Christ becomes more and more like Him.”
― Jennifer Rodewald, Reclaimed

“sinners and forgiven people forgive.”
― Jennifer Rodewald, The Murphys Collection 1

“How could one search for the goodness of God in a world cloaked in darkness?”
― Jennifer Rodewald, Lake Shore Return

“Were these the lives they were supposed to be living? Did either trust the goodness of God? Were they seeking a life that would glorify their Maker?”
― Jennifer Rodewald, Who You Are

“We think that we are unloved. Unlovable. And we do not understand the reckless love of God.”
― Jennifer Rodewald, Finding Evergreen

“The thing is, sometimes God strips you of everything, leaving you helpless, void, and wildly disillusioned.”
― Jennifer Rodewald, This Life

“Sometimes things don't get better until you deal with the ugly parts. Clean up the mess.”
― Jennifer Rodewald, When I Come Home Again

“Stop trusting in only what you see. Haven't you learned yet? This reality...there's so much more than what you glimpse on the surface. Look for the Kingdom. Keep looking.”
― Jennifer Rodewald

“don’t go to church to celebrate my goodness. I go to worship His. Because I believe God makes messes into something beautiful in spite of ourselves.”
― Jennifer Rodewald, The Murphys Collection 1

“Sometimes it’s easier to give compassion to those whose troubles fell upon them undeserved. But those who’ve, from our perspective, tangled themselves up all on their own—they need compassion every bit as much.” You who are without sin, cast the first stone… No one did. Because you can’t grasp a stone while keeping a grip on grace. One or the other must stay on the ground.”
― Jennifer Rodewald, Red Rose Bouquet

“Silence rang. Cold and hollow with something of a finality. His life had shattered. The shards of it had fallen and now lay hopelessly broken at his feet.”
― Jennifer Rodewald, Stubborn Love

“Grant might have lost his mind. At the moment, he didn't miss it.”
― Jennifer Rodewald, When I Wasn't Looking

“She was never going to save herself from herself.”
― Jennifer Rodewald, Everything Behind Us

“How much more, exactly, did God think he could take?”
― Jennifer Rodewald, Morning by Morning

“I don’t go to church to celebrate my goodness. I go to worship His. Because I believe God makes messes into something beautiful in spite of ourselves.”
― Jennifer Rodewald, The Murphys Collection 1

“His kingdom cannot fail.”
― Jennifer Rodewald, Running into Forever

“Sonora grinned and turned to look up at the cute young man waiting for her order. “I’m new around here. How about you choose for me?” And then she winked. The boy’s grin widened. “Perch it is, for the pretty lady. I’ll have them double batter it for you.” It was an extra moment before he turned his attention back to Mr. Everest.”
― Jennifer Rodewald, Running into Forever

“Love was hard. Fierce. Sometimes a battle. And yet beautiful. It was evergreen.”
― Jennifer Rodewald, Finding Evergreen

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― Jennifer Rodewald, When I’m With You

“Because the point of the Bible was never perfection. It is always redemption.”
― Jennifer Rodewald, Red Rose Bouquet