Irene Hannon > Quotes

“A coincidence is a small miracle in which God chooses to remain anonymous.”
― Irene Hannon

“Doubts can lead to deeper faith by forcing us to look more closely at what we believe. And why.”
― Irene Hannon, An Eye for an Eye

“Nothing is work when it's done with love.”
― Irene Hannon, One Perfect Spring

“Faith is a funny thing. It’s easy to believe while life is rolling merrily along. But in times of trial, it’s tempting to turn away from God. Yet that’s when we need him the most.”
― Irene Hannon, Fatal Judgment

“Our prayers should be for blessings in general, for God knows best what is good for us.'" Moira smiled as she quoted the ancient sage, then shrugged. "It made sense to me. After that, I started laying my problems and needs before God and asking for grace and guidance and whatever other virtues he thought I needed.”
― Irene Hannon, Vanished

“Some people feel more deeply than others. And I don’t consider that a liability. In fact, those people tend to be even stronger. They have to be in order to survive.”
― Irene Hannon, Deceived

“It’s never trouble to do things for people you love.”
― Irene Hannon, One Perfect Spring

“As for coincidences—I like that old saying about them being small miracles in which God chooses to remain anonymous.”
― Irene Hannon, Deceived

“But my core belief—that no matter what happens, God is with me—never wavers. And it’s a great comfort to know that once you turn your life over to him, you never have to face anything alone again.” He”
― Irene Hannon, Against All Odds

“I’ve also been responsible for investigating plenty of strange stories. I intend to approach yours the same way I approached those — with an assumption that it represents reality until proven otherwise”
― Irene Hannon, Deceived

“Go with the flow--because you can't fight a tide God sets in motion.”
― Irene Hannon, Pelican Point

“As her mom had always told her whenever a new surgery was imminent, though, the only way to secure a better future was to tackle the hard stuff in the present. That was true on an interpersonal level as it had been for her physical challenges through the years.”
― Irene Hannon, Starfish Pier

“Her little shop might not change the world . . . or garner her a Nobel Peace Prize . . . but Mother Teresa had been right. Not everyone was able to do great things, but everyone could do small things with great love.”
― Irene Hannon, Hidden Peril

“Whenever you don't understand what's happening in your life, close your eyes, take a deep breath, and trust that it's part of God's plan for you.”
― Irene Hannon, Starfish Pier

“As she'd hoped, the two of them were the sole occupants of this stretch of windswept beach. Sipping the steaming liquid, she let the familiar peace seep into her soul. The cerulean water sparkled in the morning sun, as if sprinkled with diamonds, and she drew in a cleansing breath of the tangy salt air. She watched a sandpiper play tag with the surf. Listed to the caw of a gull high overhead and the muted thunder of the breaking waves. Felt the breeze caress her cheek.”
― Irene Hannon, The Hero Next Door

“You miss a lot watching life from the sidelines--and letting fear hold you back.”
― Irene Hannon, Starfish Pier

“A wish for a future no longer tainted by the past. A future that held joy, not regret. A future that offered love instead of loneliness.”
― Irene Hannon, Trapped

“I’ve learned never to discount possibilities because of the odds—because all things are possible with God.”
― Irene Hannon, Deceived

“Take what life hands you and get on with it,”
― Irene Hannon, Deceived

“That was before I had my coffee. I’m not responsible for any information delivered pre-caffeine.”
― Irene Hannon, Buried Secrets

“There are many times when God’s purpose and plan aren’t clear. I may never know why some bad things happen, but I trust God does. That allows me to accept the bad as well as the good, even when I don’t understand it.”
― Irene Hannon, Deadly Pursuit

“Don't let imperfections or petty differences hinder love. We don't all have to agree on everything in order to create harmony within our own circles. We simply have to respect divergent opinions and recognize the good in the imperfect people we love--which more often then not will outweigh the bad.”
― Irene Hannon, Starfish Pier

“Love isn't always easy, is it? That's because we're all different. We don't fit together as cleaning as the pieces of a jigsaw puzzle. Sometimes there are gaps. Holes. The finished product when we come together isn't always perfect. But as we're reminded in Corinthians, a love that keeps no record of wrongs...that perseveres...never fails.”
― Irene Hannon, Starfish Pier

“One small gesture of compassion can have a life-changing impact.”
― Irene Hannon, Starfish Pier

“But it was hard to immerse yourself in a fictional tale, no matter how exciting, when your life was beginning to feel like a bestselling thriller.”
― Irene Hannon, Hidden Peril

“If God was willing to give people a second chance, why should we do any less?”
― Irene Hannon, Starfish Pier

“One lesson I've learned--worry doesn't change tomorrow, it only robs today of its joy."-Charley”
― Irene Hannon, Sea Rose Lane

“Trying to understand the mystery of God is like digging a hole in the beach and attempting to transfer the sea into it, bucket by bucket. It's never going to happen. That's why trust is integral to faith. And really--would a God that the finite mind was capable of fully understanding be worthy of worship? That would put Him at our level, and He's so much bigger than that.”
― Irene Hannon, Starfish Pier

“God doesn't forgive because we're worthy, but because he love us. And no sin is too great to be absolved--if contrition is sincere. It all begins with an earnest "I'm sorry”
― Irene Hannon, Starfish Pier

“Skip had loved that lighthouse—and all it symbolized. Light in the darkness. Guidance through turbulent waters. Salvation for the floundering. Hope for lost souls.”
― Irene Hannon, Pelican Point