Richelle Goodrich Quotes

“Goals are my north star.  My compass.  The map that guides me along the road I wish to travel.  Goals are motivations with wind in their sails—they carry me forward despite the storms.”
― Richelle E. Goodrich, Smile Anyway: Quotes, Verse, & Grumblings for Every Day of the Year

“It is a key keeper’s right to bestow a copy of his key on anyone he wishes. But this practice―a phenomenal rite―is hardly ever performed. To receive a copy of the key means to have its imprint seared into your hand. Holding that branded replica over the front lock miraculously parts the gates to Dreamland. It works just as effectively as inserting the genuine key. Staggering to think about, isn’t it? You might consider clenching your fists when you dream.”
― Richelle E. Goodrich, Secrets of a Noble Keykeeper

“Son, I hope your opinion of your mother hasn’t lessened, knowing what you now know.”

Gavin glanced up; incredulity skewed his eyebrows. His expression appeared both stunned and appalled. “Never, Father! I love her! It makes no difference to me where she came from.”

The man nodded, a show of relief in his features. His large hand, soft in touch, went to brush a string of hair away from his wife’s peaceful profile. “Your mother loves you too, son, more than anything in the world. She worries about you, day and night.”

That sentiment stirred something profoundly pleasant inside the boy. He grinned at the internal warmth it created.”
― Richelle E. Goodrich, Secrets of a Noble Keykeeper

“The bigger the trial, the more difficult it is to surmount. But after the mountain is scaled, strength of character along with profound satisfaction are the rewards.”
― Richelle E. Goodrich, Hope Evermore: Quotes, Verse, & Spiritual Inspiration for Every Day of the Year

“A father’s grandest work is to love his children without ceasing, to care for them beyond measure, and to teach them with steadfast devotion.”
― Richelle E. Goodrich, Hope Evermore: Quotes, Verse, & Spiritual Inspiration for Every Day of the Year

“We honor those who fought to secure our rights and freedoms. We praise those who continue to protect these valuable rights. We thank those who exercise their freedoms with wisdom, reverence, and respect. And we forgive those who lack appreciation for and perhaps awareness of the high price it costs for the freedoms they profit from daily.”
― Richelle E. Goodrich, Hope Evermore: Quotes, Verse, & Spiritual Inspiration for Every Day of the Year

“I am sure I will never reach perfection in this life, but I do my best to aim for it so that every forward step amounts to personal improvement. Striving towards perfection does not mean perfection is reachable, it just means my ambitions are at their highest.”
― Richelle E. Goodrich, Hope Evermore: Quotes, Verse, & Spiritual Inspiration for Every Day of the Year

“I always wished I could handle my trials more gracefully, until I realized: it would not be a trial if I could handle it gracefully.”
― Richelle E. Goodrich, Hope Evermore: Quotes, Verse, & Spiritual Inspiration for Every Day of the Year

“We love the pending future for its mystery, anticipation, and endless possibilities. But remember, how the future unravels is largely an up-to-you thing. It is your attitude, your choices, your habits, your work efforts, your companions, your values, your faith, your resolve, and your diligence that shape your future.”
― Richelle E. Goodrich, Hope Evermore: Quotes, Verse, & Spiritual Inspiration for Every Day of the Year

“Why are you just standing there? Failures are not dead ends; keep going.”
― Richelle E. Goodrich, Hope Evermore: Quotes, Verse, & Spiritual Inspiration for Every Day of the Year

“The only way a failure becomes a failure is by learning nothing from it. If we take away a lesson, then the experience is indeed a success.”
― Richelle E. Goodrich, Hope Evermore: Quotes, Verse, & Spiritual Inspiration for Every Day of the Year

“Failure is not the opposite of success but a steppingstone that leads to success. Failures mean you are trying. Failures mean you are learning. Failures mean you are putting in the efforts required to achieve the ultimate goal of success. Failures teach us, prepare us, and steer us toward whatever we set our sights on. Failures happen all the time. You have to keep trudging through them to get where you want to go.”
― Richelle E. Goodrich, Hope Evermore: Quotes, Verse, & Spiritual Inspiration for Every Day of the Year

“To every father who works hard to support his family, who teaches his children to be kind and thoughtful, and who creates a home environment where peace and love can abide—Thank you. Heaven knows we need more homes like that.”
― Richelle E. Goodrich, Hope Evermore: Quotes, Verse, & Spiritual Inspiration for Every Day of the Year

“My father was not always there,
yet he kept eagerly aware
of my rehearsals and my plays,
of struggles and my winning days.

My father often could not stay
to hear me sing or watch me play,
but it was his hard-working hands
that paid my dues for sports and band.

My father was not always near,
so he would call to lift and cheer.
He listened while I spoke my mind.
He gave advice both wise and kind.

And on those days when work was thru,
my father rushed straight home to view
my soccer game or concert show.
I treasured those days most, you know.”
― Richelle E. Goodrich, Hope Evermore: Quotes, Verse, & Spiritual Inspiration for Every Day of the Year

“I often thought of my dad as the man who worked so hard he was seldom home excepting nights and some weekends. Now I think of him as the man who taught me via example that hard work is how one obtains knowledge, confidence, dependability, accomplishment, self-reliance, and prosperity. Thank you for the life lesson, Dad.”
― Richelle E. Goodrich, Hope Evermore: Quotes, Verse, & Spiritual Inspiration for Every Day of the Year

“Parents are to teach their kids, to give them tools and opportunities in which to learn and grow. Parents are not to learn for their kids, for what benefit is it to anyone if we prevent our children from acquiring their own knowledge?”
― Richelle E. Goodrich, Hope Evermore: Quotes, Verse, & Spiritual Inspiration for Every Day of the Year

“No, it was not their mess; they didn't make it. It was not their job; they were not paid to clean up trash. And no, they were not dressed to do disgusting work. But they did it anyway. They were thoughtful and kind and decent anyway.
These are the young people I hope will lead the world someday.”
― Richelle E. Goodrich, Hope Evermore: Quotes, Verse, & Spiritual Inspiration for Every Day of the Year

“The world will not get better until you get better, until I get better. Things in this world improve only when individuals improve.”
― Richelle E. Goodrich, Hope Evermore: Quotes, Verse, & Spiritual Inspiration for Every Day of the Year

“Do not be afraid to work hard. There is great joy and satisfaction to be gained in the doing and accomplishing of jobs and service.”
― Richelle E. Goodrich, Hope Evermore: Quotes, Verse, & Spiritual Inspiration for Every Day of the Year

“The Lord loves effort. What does that mean? It means we try. We do what we can. We do our best. We use our abilities and talents to the degree in which they have developed. God expects us to do what is within our power, and though our efforts may fall short, God loves that we try. Trust Him to make up the difference.”
― Richelle E. Goodrich, Hope Evermore: Quotes, Verse, & Spiritual Inspiration for Every Day of the Year

“Life is a treasure map of challenges that often trip us up. But if we keep moving forward, climbing upward despite the stumbling, we will eventually make the hike to that mountain peak with the beautiful view.”
― Richelle E. Goodrich, Hope Evermore: Quotes, Verse, & Spiritual Inspiration for Every Day of the Year

“Whether it happens in leaps, strides, or small steps, forward progress is productive progress. Do not underestimate the value of every positive feat, big or small.”
― Richelle E. Goodrich, Hope Evermore: Quotes, Verse, & Spiritual Inspiration for Every Day of the Year

“Yes, you can.
You can do it.
You can do hard things.
Do the hard.”
― Richelle E. Goodrich, Hope Evermore: Quotes, Verse, & Spiritual Inspiration for Every Day of the Year

“Every individual in the human race—that means you and I—can accomplish great things or, reversely, hold ourselves back from great accomplishments simply because of a willingness or refusal to work. Sadly, so many who can work neglect doing so. That is lamentable today when countless jobs and opportunities for education are available both remotely and on location.
Do yourself justice; work hard every day, learn something new every day, create something every day. Work is indeed the plain and simple key to transforming your life. Do not squander the opportunity to improve through honest work.”
― Richelle E. Goodrich, Hope Evermore: Quotes, Verse, & Spiritual Inspiration for Every Day of the Year

“Trials are indeed opportunities to seek God’s helping hand.”
― Richelle E. Goodrich, Hope Evermore: Quotes, Verse, & Spiritual Inspiration for Every Day of the Year

“If it is important, do it early in the day. Priorities first; divide up all else in the time that remains.”
― Richelle E. Goodrich, Hope Evermore: Quotes, Verse, & Spiritual Inspiration for Every Day of the Year

“Work is part of the equation for learning.
Work is part of the equation for growing.
Work is part of the equation for maturing.
Work is part of the equation for achieving.
Work is part of the equation for adjusting.
Work is part of the equation for enduring.
Work is part of the equation for healing.
Work is part of the equation for rejoicing.
Work is part of the equation for life.”
― Richelle E. Goodrich, Hope Evermore: Quotes, Verse, & Spiritual Inspiration for Every Day of the Year

“Stop obsessing over everything you have done wrong, and start celebrating everything you have done right.”
― Richelle E. Goodrich, Hope Evermore: Quotes, Verse, & Spiritual Inspiration for Every Day of the Year

“Yes, God expects us to forgive others, but it is hardly ever easy. It helps me to think of it like I am facing a load of grimy, strenuous chores. If I don’t forgive, I have to keep at those awful chores. Or I can dump the load at God’s feet and say, “You deal with it; I’m going out to play.” Forgiveness frees me from all the tiring work of staying hurt and angry.”
― Richelle E. Goodrich, Hope Evermore: Quotes, Verse, & Spiritual Inspiration for Every Day of the Year

“If your wealth doesn't make you humble, then your money is coming from another source, not from God.”
― Mohammed Zaki Ansari, "Zaki's Gift Of Love"