Quotes from Susan May Warren

We expect God's love to be all nice and neatly packaged. But He'll do what He has to in order to draw us to that place where we need Him. Know Him. Are overwhelmed by His lover for us.

there is no life bigger than the one lived, every day, in awe of God. God showing up in our lives to love us despite ourselves. That is a treasure we can find every single day.

You know enough of me to believe me when I say I am not going anywhere. Not without you. You stay, I stay. You're not a fling, Amelia. For me, you are the reason to stop running.

It's because when God adopts you into His family, you belong to Him. He stamps His name on you. A name that comes with His protection. And His birthright, which is eternity and the power to live with joy on this earth.

Suffering can either destroy you or it can save you. Because without suffering, we don't need more; we have enough. But when we suffer, we can't help but reach out.

God's only concern is what you do with the life you've been given.

I'm not wicked." "Jensen, you've spent three years lying low, trying to make everything right. But you can't redeem yourself. You can't make yourself and your life whole again. God can.

Ford, you seem to think it's your job to save everyone. When did God step off the throne and put you in charge? Last time I looked, you were not the Savior of the world.

But what if God wasn't behind us, but in front of us, in front of our dreams...making a way for them not because we deserve it...but because He just delights in us?

Because love doesn't stop just because you run. Love keeps reaching out. Keeps believing, even when it feels impossible.

Then suddenly he reached out and took her hand. "Why did you do that?" she asked softly. He looked up at the snowflakes, let them fall, melt on his face, turning it shiny. "Because when it's slippery out, sometimes we just need someone to hang on to until we find our footing.

We are Marshalls. And we are not alone.' 'When all else is done, God is enough, everything and always.