Sarah Holman > Quotes

“Sometimes you are in the middle of your destiny before you even know it has begun.”
― Sarah Holman

“But if a man truly loved you, he would see the beauty that lies much deeper than those scars.”
― Sarah Holman, Waltz into the Waves: A Cinderella Story

“I no longer have to be afraid of looking foolish, or wonder what people might think about me, as long as I please the One who conquered death.”
― Sarah Holman, If He Lives

“Do you think bravery means to be without fear? You are greatly mistaken. You are brave not because of your lack of fear, but because you did not let that fear stop you. That is what true bravery is.”
― Sarah Holman, Adventures and Adversities

“If something seems to be going wrong in our life that isn’t because of our own sin, all we have to do is trust that God has a bigger plan for us than we can see at the moment.”
― Sarah Holman, Fanny's Hope Chest

“God gave you sadness as well as joy, laughter as well as tears, because he knew that you would need both. He knew that this life would be good and bad and that we would need a way to express both. It was His will that your sister would die. Why? Only He knows, but He does not expect you to pretend to be happy about it. He can handle your tears, even your anger; He is not a weak God.”
― Sarah Holman, Adventures and Adversities

“The hardest thing to give God is a dream that has defined us. Because when we give it, we have to acknowledge in our heart of hearts that we are trusting Him to define us instead of defining ourselves.”
― Sarah Holman, Fanny's Hope Chest

“It is hard for people to understand helping someone if you having nothing to gain.”
― Sarah Holman, A Different Kind of Courage

“Alditha wondered if perhaps the key [to] contentment was not what they had, but seeing the beauty in what they had already been given.”
― Sarah Holman, Adventures and Adversities

“I watched as my slippers reflected the torches when I was handed out of the carriage. When I looked up, I gasped. I had heard of the lovely palace of the king, but nothing had prepared me for the glittering jewel that was in front of me.”
― Sarah Holman, Waltz into the Waves: A Cinderella Story

“I think God understands our pain better than we think. Crying over a sister or a brother who has died is natural and by no means wrong. We can be comforted to know that even though they are gone, we will see them again when we are all in heaven.”
― Sarah Holman, Adventures and Adversities

“What if we lived like Jesus really did rise from the dead?”
― Sarah Holman, If He Lives

“After all, she understood people so well, as well as Fredrick understood his library.”
― Sarah Holman, Emmeline

“For God and for the future generations.”
― Sarah Holman, The Destiny of a Galaxy

“She isn’t acting hurt, she is acting angry,” Jared said, feeling frustrated himself.
“I know, Jared, I know. Right now, she has a distorted view of herself and the world. The only way to effectively combat a lie is with the truth.”
― Sarah Holman, Distorted Glass: A Snow Queen Story

“Why couldn’t she just trust God with her future, her present, and her dreams? She sighed and tucked her Bible in her bag. She knew the reason why; it wasn’t pleasant. She didn’t feel like God cared as much as she did about her future. He might be happy with her being single forever, but she wasn’t. He might think it was for her good, but she never would.”
― Sarah Holman, Fanny's Hope Chest

“I understand that if you focus on what is wrong in your life, that is all you will see." Marian put her hands on Alditha's shoulders. "But if you open your eyes, you will see all the good gifts God has given you. If you continue to see only the bad, you will become bitter and angry. If you decide to see what is good, you will go back to being the smiling girl I grew up with and loved." Alditha swallowed hard. The words of the priest came to her. "This life, though hard, is a gift. Sometimes even I do not understand all of His ways, but I will tell you this; he loves you, and everything he does or does not do is for your good. You simply have to have faith to see it that way.”
― Sarah Holman, Adventures and Adversities

“If I had allowed myself to dwell on revenge, it would turn to bitterness, and bitterness is the worst poison a man can give himself.”
― Sarah Holman, Brothers and Betrayal

“Why were people always asking me about things in my past, the things I wanted to keep hidden? But then, why did my life have to be full of details I didn’t want to share with others?”
― Sarah Holman, A Different Kind of Courage

“There is a light that can only be found on the other side of darkness, there is a peace that can only be found on the other side of struggle, there is a faith that can only be found on the other side of doubt, and there is a healing that can only be found on the other side of pain.”
― Sarah Holman, A Different Kind of Courage

“Will you share that path with me always?”

“Nothing would please me more.”
― Sarah Holman, A Different Kind of Courage

“Whatever you do, Alditha, wherever you go, trust God, and never stop smiling. Your life will be hard, and bitterness will be the easiest thing for you to feel. Remember that you serve a God who knew that this would happen before you were born.”
― Sarah Holman, Adventures and Adversities

“If you are ever angry at him, threaten to do something to one of his books, as calling him Fred does nothing.”
― Sarah Holman, Emmeline

“As he left, he decided not to go back, as it was too easy to lose himself in there, as if the woman had cast a forgetful spell over the place.”
― Sarah Holman, Distorted Glass: A Snow Queen Story

“Tell me how to earn my father’s favor, Joseph. You always know what to do.” I am sure my words came out muffled through my hands.

“Perhaps you seek the wrong objective.”

I did not understand. I met Joseph’s calm gaze. “What do you mean, seeking the wrong objective? Isn’t every son supposed to honor their father?”

“Yes, but honor is not the same as earning his favor. You are trying to earn something you cannot obtain.”
― Sarah Holman, A Different Kind of Courage

“How about that one?"
“That fat thing?”
“Amber, it is a Christmas tree. It is supposed to be fat and jolly looking, like Santa Clause.”
― Sarah Holman, Distorted Glass: A Snow Queen Story

“My dear girl God never wastes anything.”
― Sarah Holman, Fanny's Hope Chest

“I may not understand what is going on in your heart, but I do see that you have put this contest before everything and everyone … even God.”
― Sarah Holman, Distorted Glass: A Snow Queen Story

“Remember that sometimes you find your destiny in the places you least expect it.”
― Sarah Holman, The Destiny of One

“The heart is a strange thing," Evelyn said, staring off into space. "It can be broken easily and takes a long time to mend, yet it can also withstand so much.”
― Sarah Holman, Emmeline