Melanie D. Snitker > Quotes

“She walked down to Daisy Belle’s for dinner once a week and that was a treat. There was something about the vegetable beef soup that she loved.”
― Melanie D. Snitker, Finding Peace

“Walking the two buildings between Daisy Belle’s Diner and the apartment above her photography studio, she was glad she chose a small bowl of vegetable beef soup for dinner. It would help keep her warm until she got home.”
― Melanie D. Snitker, Finding Peace

“Forgiveness and second chances are gifts and they only come around so often. Sometimes we are lucky enough to receive such a gift. And sometimes, it’s up to us to choose whether or not to give it.”
― Melanie D. Snitker, Finding Faith

“Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about its own things.” Matthew 6:34”
― Melanie D. Snitker, Finding Hope

“Maybe it was time to place her hopes in God and let Him take care of her future for a change.”
― Melanie D. Snitker, Finding Hope

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― Melanie D. Snitker, Calming the Storm

“Sometimes, going forward, everything looks like a mess. But then we get through it, look back, and realize He knew exactly what He was doing.” “Which”
― Melanie D. Snitker, Finding Hope

“Laurie moved the phone from one ear to the other as shuffles on the other end indicated her mother was passing the phone off. She closed her eyes tightly, willing herself to dig up some extra patience. Her father, Derek, told her all about how important it was to have a car that was reliable. She finally broke into the conversation. “Hey, Dad? I’m sorry, but it’s been a crazy day and I’m exhausted. I’m afraid I’m not great company tonight.”
― Melanie D. Snitker, Finding Peace

“Hebrews 4:16, “Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need.” The pastor gently reminded them that God never intended for people to go through life alone. Instead, each person needs to rely on their friends and family and, most importantly, their heavenly Father.”
― Melanie D. Snitker, Out of the Ashes

“The truth is, we can’t choose our family or where we start off in life. What we can do is use the positives as a road map leading us on our own path and do everything we can to stop the cycle when it comes to the negative or harmful experiences. They’re going to shape us—we can’t avoid that—but they don’t define us.”
― Melanie D. Snitker, Surviving the Storm

“Sweetheart, God doesn’t always rescue you from the situation you’re in. Instead, He gathers you into His arms, and helps you to weather the storm. If you can remember that, you can cling to Him instead of trying to brave the storm yourself. You’re never”
― Melanie D. Snitker, Calming the Storm

“Bryce had wondered if she might return for her father’s funeral, but even then, he wasn’t sure. Two days after they graduated from high school, she’d fled Destiny, and as far as he knew, she never gave the town—or Bryce—a second thought.”
― Melanie D. Snitker, Out of the Ashes

“I took dance lessons so I wouldn’t make a fool of myself in front of you at prom.”
― Melanie D. Snitker, Frozen in Jeopardy

“God, I desperately need an extra helping of your peace right now.” Paige breathed in and out several times to steady her heart rate.”
― Melanie D. Snitker, Frozen in Jeopardy

“Now she wondered if she’d been unnecessarily stubborn. I’ve been that way so long, Lord, I’m not even sure how to do things differently.”
― Melanie D. Snitker, Out of the Ashes

“Gabe took it as proof that often God has a plan in place, even if His children mess things up along the way.”
― Melanie D. Snitker, Frozen in Jeopardy