Elizabeth George
Elizabeth George
Susan Elizabeth George is an American writer of mystery novels set in Great Britain...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionNovelist
Date of Birth26 February 1949
CountryUnited States of America
aim aiming alive art brought canvas characters designed develop form good grow instead life literature lofty novels putting setting wish
Novels were designed to entertain, and those of us who wish to keep the art form alive need to keep this in mind. To aim for lofty literature instead of aiming for a good story with real characters who grow and develop and a setting that's brought to life is... like putting the varnish on the canvas first.
past want moments
Everything in our lives," she said quietly, "leads to everything else in our lives. So a moment in the present has a reference point, both in the past and in the future. I want you to know that you--as you are right now and as you ever will be--are fully enough for this moment . . .
well-being wells glorify
When we promote the well-being of others God has placed in our lives our service glorifies God.
focus delight way
When you delight yourself in the Lord, His Word and His ways become the focus and foundation of your life.
children flower garden
The soul of a child is the loveliest flower that grows in the garden of God.
mean discovery modern-novel
For being able to use language was a critical skill that could carry one far. One could use it professionally, as a crafter of everything from political speeches to modern novels. One could use it personally, as a tool of discovery or a means of staying connected to others. One could use it as an outlet that would feed the artistic spirit of the creator, which existed in everyone.
stars night joy
Just as stars shine brightest in the darkest night, your joy blazes brilliantly through life's problems when you count them as joy.
focus christ advantage
One of the greatest advantages of singleness is the potential for greater focus on Christ and accomplishing work for Him.
mind roles women-of-god
When we acknowledge God's supreme role in our life and set our mind on Him, He enables us to be women of hope.
praying criticize hard
It's hard to criticize someone if you are praying for them.
god-love easy loving-others
It's easy to talk about how much you love God, but loving others reveals how much you truly do.
passion home people
If your home is a ministry, shouldn't that ministry become a passion? Shouldn't your feelings and emotions be involved when it comes to the people and place you love? And shouldn't your work be done passionately? Your labors should be labors of love!
mother heart work-out
God begins molding a mother after His own heart on the inside-in the inner woman and her heart-and then works outward.
stay-calm matter ability
Gentleness is strength under control. It is the ability to stay calm, no matter what happens.