Quotes from Melody Carlson

if Lena hadn't already given up on old ideals of faith and God's goodness, she might've even wondered if Moira could possibly be an angel in disguise.

the spirit of Santa is real. It's the spirit of love and giving, and I like to think that it's symbolic of God's love and generosity. Sort of like a metaphor for children.

Your kids ever act like that? Tim laughed. Come on, man, I'm a pastor. My kids were perfect.

It's times like these when we have to think on what is true...really meditate on it. We have a Savior who loves us. We have a Savior who gave His blood for us. And we can rest knowing, I mean really knowing that His Word is true. He will work all things together for those who love Him. We may not see it now, but eventually God will be glorified through all of this.

some of our descendents

When I'm patient, things usually work out for the best in the end.

You will never go wrong with trusting God. Never.

I'll never be lonely Even if I am alone For I've a precious Savior Who'll come to take me home. But while I'm here His servant I will be With one foot on earth And one in eternity. And I'll gather His crops To populate His land And if I feel weary I'll cling tighter to his hand.

I welcome each new day with a hopeful expectancy that I, too, will rise above the ordinary. For I am not content to live a merely "normal" life or settle for an average existence. No, I am destined for more--much, much more.

I have become convinced that God thoroughly enjoys fixing and saving things that are broken. That means that no matter how hurt and defeated you feel, no matter how badly you have been damaged, God can repair you. God can give anyone a second chance.

being a teenager these days is not for the faint of heart.

It takes a good habit to replace a bad habit.