Consequences don’t just go away. They aren’t suddenly dissolved just because forgiveness has been desired or given. Tracie Peterson More Quotes by Tracie Peterson More Quotes From Tracie Peterson 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 clearmadeanswers Instead of asking Him to remember you, why not pray to find comfort and value where He has taken you. Tracie Peterson takenremembers-youremember-you 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 stepswayfirsts you cannot let the pain of the past destroy the happiness of the future. Tracie Peterson painpast 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 giving-upheartbelieve 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 and-loveworldneeds 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 libertyrememberway I've been in a lot of castles, and they are pretty damp, cold and gloomy. However, I love Windsor Castle in England. Tracie Peterson castleprettycoldlove 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 wordspowerfulheartpeople Every part of the country has its story to tell, so I'm always looking for the next place to be. Tracie Peterson lookingstoryplacecountry 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 wordsenjoyresearchlove 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 goalsstartcharacterpast Sometimes, my books start with a scene I see in my mind, such as a woman in a wedding dress running away from her wedding like in 'Embers of Love.' Sometimes, a book can start with a character. Tracie Peterson dresswomanlovecharacter I used to think I'd like to have been a pioneer on the Oregon Trail, experience untamed America. Tracie Peterson likethinkexperienceamerica 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 mehusbandfunlove 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 melearningworkattitude 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 penmemombusy
