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She didn't want to. She loved you. She loves you now. Yes, she hurt you and she made a terrible mistake in leaving you. But your father made mistakes, too, and you will, as well. We all make bad choices - decisions that would better be left to rot in the bottom of the barrel. But we can't undo them. We can only move forward.
Tracie Peterson Quotes: She didn't want to. She
Well now, if that ain't a ray of sunshine, one of the men declared.
Tracie Peterson Quotes: Well now, if that ain't
Those of us who dream about doing what hasn't been done are bound to ruffle feathers. Well, let 'em ruffle
Tracie Peterson Quotes: Those of us who dream
I hope I didn't upset you overmuch," the lieutenant said, coming up behind Hannah. She jumped and turned so quickly that her boot caught in the rug. She would have fallen had the lieutenant not taken hold of her. "There now. I do apologize. I didn't mean to sneak up on you." He smiled, and she liked the way his eyes seemed to twinkle. "That's quite all right. I was watching the children have fun with your men. They seem so carefree in these moments that it's hard to imagine the war is really going on at the same time.
Tracie Peterson Quotes: I hope I didn't upset
My writing process is such that a story will be in my head for awhile, and I'll start making notes on my computer. I create character sheets that include a character's past, fears, goals and ambitions.
Tracie Peterson Quotes: My writing process is such
God knows I've needed enough forgivin' in my life. I love you, and love sometimes comes in pain as well as joy.
Tracie Peterson Quotes: God knows I've needed enough
Do not wish your life away, " Grandfather would tell her. "None of us know the number of days we are allotted. It would be foolish to discard any of them.
Tracie Peterson Quotes: Do not wish your life
Just remember, forgiveness is a way of setting yourself free of the bondage put on you by others. There is liberty to he had in it.
Tracie Peterson Quotes: Just remember, forgiveness is a
When I was as little as four years old, my mom would give me a pen and paper and tell me to write a story to keep me busy.
Tracie Peterson Quotes: When I was as little
She often told her children that they couldn't change the past and they couldn't jump forward to the future. All they had was today, and they needed to live it in such a way that they wouldn't create just another regretted yesterday. Mourning the past was never productive-she knew this full well.
Tracie Peterson Quotes: She often told her children
I realized little by little that words are very powerful, and taking those words to encourage people rather than tear them apart was the desire of my heart.
Tracie Peterson Quotes: I realized little by little
I must fight against the regret that would see me defeated. I cannot change what has happened, but it needn't separate me from a happy future.
Tracie Peterson Quotes: I must fight against the
Everyone was then encourage to have a time to rest. The little ones always protested, declaring they weren't tired and didn't need to sleep. They were always, amusingly enough, the first to tall asleep. Alice thought it comical to watch the way they fought napping. It reminded her of how she often fought against the rest that God offered her. So many times she had declared her ability to bear up under the load, to keep pressing forward when all God wanted for her was rest.
Tracie Peterson Quotes: Everyone was then encourage to
I've actually traveled quite a bit with various authors. Judith Miller and I toured the highlands in Scotland with Liz Curtis Higgs, and that was incredible fun. However, I love going with my husband, who - although he is not a writer per se, he is a historian and can give me a lot of insight on various historical locations.
Tracie Peterson Quotes: I've actually traveled quite a
I enjoy the research and love actually creating the words. There's not too much I find a drudge when it comes to writing.
Tracie Peterson Quotes: I enjoy the research and
I used to think I'd like to have been a pioneer on the Oregon Trail, experience untamed America.
Tracie Peterson Quotes: I used to think I'd
Merrill Krause - "My brothers have scared off just about any fellow who showed interest in getting to know me."
Granny Lassiter - "Well, if a man can't stand up to those brothers of yours, you needn't even consider him. A man ought to be able to hold his own with his wife's family.
Tracie Peterson Quotes: Merrill Krause -
Merrill Krause - You mentioned God's will for me. How will I know what that is, Father?
Bogart Krause - I've always believed it to start with prayer. The Good Book says that if a man wants wisdom, he just has to ask. I would imagine it works the same way for womenfolk. If you want to know what God's plan is
then I would ask Him. Couldn't hurt to search the Scriptures, too. And listen to what He is telling you inside. Even when you don't think you're hearing anything, keep listening.
Tracie Peterson Quotes: Merrill Krause - You mentioned
Often times we reach out to people who would rather not be reached. We love people who reject our love and would just as soon spit in our face, but Jesus asks us to go on loving
go on reaching. It's easy to love someone when they love us, but so much harder to love when we are treated poorly by that person.
Tracie Peterson Quotes: Often times we reach out
Often admitting our weakness and fear is the first step to finding rest in God. Our trust in Him isn't conveyed though superhuman confidence as much as it comes in the way of childlike reliance on Him.
Tracie Peterson Quotes: Often admitting our weakness and
Words spoken in haste cannot be taken back. And while they may be forgiven, the memories will linger to warn the heart of future encounters.
Tracie Peterson Quotes: Words spoken in haste cannot
questions around
Tracie Peterson Quotes: questions around
Authors can get an attitude of us-against-them when it comes to publishers, but learning how authors and editors can work together taught me to look at my work in a different way and to make that work as solid as possible before it ever goes to the publisher.
Tracie Peterson Quotes: Authors can get an attitude
Funny thing is, there's only so much you can fill up with earthly things. There's an empty place and a void inside that only God can fill and some folks never figure that out.
Tracie Peterson Quotes: Funny thing is, there's only
In a short time, the right man will find you, and you will lose your heart to him and he will lose his to you. It will be just as it should be, and the scar will not matter.
Tracie Peterson Quotes: In a short time, the
Carter once told me that we shouldn't fear putting the past behind us. He said that God is about doing new things - creating beauty out of the ashes of despair and defeat.
Tracie Peterson Quotes: Carter once told me that
God is bigger than our pain and sorrows. He's bigger than our guilt. He is able to take anything we give Him and turn it around for good.
Tracie Peterson Quotes: God is bigger than our
Folks generally fear what's different and unknown to them.
Tracie Peterson Quotes: Folks generally fear what's different
You cannot let the pain of the past destroy the happiness of the future.
Tracie Peterson Quotes: You cannot let the pain
Love isn't about living in fear. It's not about controlling the hearts of those around you. It is patient and kind. It endures and believes the very best. It never gives up.
Tracie Peterson Quotes: Love isn't about living in
I suppose my biggest frustration is that we as white people come into a culture and demand that the natives do things our way. I want to see their lives bettered as much as anyone, but who says we have somehow arrived at the perfect way to live? Especially for specific areas of the world?
Tracie Peterson Quotes: I suppose my biggest frustration
There are flowers growing, and saplings are striving to push up past the ashes. There is life amid death. Hope in the midst of adversity.
Tracie Peterson Quotes: There are flowers growing, and
You are entitled to feel all the bitterness and hatred you were taught. You are entitled to carry with you the pain and sorrow, the longing and disappointment. They will happily accompany you through life. Claim them if you will, but remember they are greedy, and their demands are many. You must be ready to pay the price they require.'
'The price?'
Nasnana sobered and nodded. 'Yes. There is always a price. Little by little these companions will steal away your joy, your peace of mind, your contentment. They will take your very heart and turn it to stone.
Tracie Peterson Quotes: You are entitled to feel
A person had to keep herself in one piece when everything around her was falling apart.
Tracie Peterson Quotes: A person had to keep
Instead of asking Him to remember you, why not pray to find comfort and value where He has taken you.
Tracie Peterson Quotes: Instead of asking Him to
So often people think of sharing God's love by preaching or reading the Bible to someone. More often, we can show people Jesus by demonstrating kindness and love in practical ways.
Tracie Peterson Quotes: So often people think of
I want to believe in a new thing, Lord. I want that more than anything. I want to forget the old things - the bad and ugly things that have sent me here. Please let me see your hand in all of this. Let me see the path through this wilderness.
Tracie Peterson Quotes: I want to believe in
It's really better if you let God take charge. I find that when I try to be in control, I lose control.
Tracie Peterson Quotes: It's really better if you
My ma always told me that when I found things were too hard to figure out, I could probably bet that I hadn't prayed on it first.
Tracie Peterson Quotes: My ma always told me
No. It's really just one. It's the love we share. The love i hold for you-the love you hold for me." He smiled and cupped her chin with his warm fingers. "And the love we have in God.
Tracie Peterson Quotes: No. It's really just one.
Every part of the country has its story to tell, so I'm always looking for the next place to be.
Tracie Peterson Quotes: Every part of the country
Doesn't do a body any good to withhold forgiveness. The devil is the only one who stands to gain anything from that.
Tracie Peterson Quotes: Doesn't do a body any
I can tell you what women need in general. They need respect and love. They need to be able to trust your word and to be able to confide in you. So often, we can't care for ourselves in this world, so we need protection and provision.
Tracie Peterson Quotes: I can tell you what
It was an accident," Deborah declared.
"Yeah, the man she intended to hit ducked. I just happened to be behind him.
Tracie Peterson Quotes: It was an accident,
Perhaps this is what it was all about. Leaning on God when life made no sense, as well as when the answers seem clear.
Tracie Peterson Quotes: Perhaps this is what it
We all have scars. Some are visible and others aren't, but they are there all the same. Your scar makes you no less worthy.
Tracie Peterson Quotes: We all have scars. Some
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