We bear the consequences for what we have done to ourselves, and for the sin that rules this world. Jesus forgave the thief, but he didn't take him down off the cross. Francine Rivers More Quotes by Francine Rivers More Quotes From Francine Rivers My favorite book is 'Redeeming Love.' It was my first as a born-again Christian, my statement of faith, and the most exciting year I've spent writing anything. Francine Rivers faith writing love book