I'm going to give you God's truth, little girl. All men want to do is hurt you. Once you give them your heart, they tear it to shreds." ~Francine Rivers; Redeeming Love

I want you to love me. I want you to trust me enough to let me love you, and I want you to stay here with me so we can build a life together. That's what I want

my love isn't a weapon, it's a lifeline, reach out and take hold, and don't let go!

Love is the way back into Eden. It is the way back to life.

Love God and He will enable you to love others even when they disappoint you.

Stand firm in the Lord. Stand firm and let Him fight your battle. Do not try to fight alone.

Never doubt God in the darkness what he has given us in the light.

I gave up what I can't keep for something I can never lose.

Michael had once read to her how God had cast a man and woman out of paradise. Yet, for all their human faults and failures. God had shown them the way back in.

We bear the consequences for what we have done to ourselves, and for the sin that rules this world. Jesus forgave the thief, but he didn't take him down off the cross.

True beauty is rare, and seldom recognized by the one who possesses it.

Margo always loved mysteries. And in everything that came afterward, I could never stop thinking that maybe she loved mysteries so much that she became one.

Prayer is like water - something you can't imagine has the strength or power to do any good, and yet give it time and it can change the lay of the land.

Tax (reform) is ultimately a decision about values.

The way the world underestimates me will be my greatest weapon.

Perfection is perfectly simple; fouling things up requires true skill.

No human beings are more dangerous than those who have suffered for a belief

They're a very offensive team and even without Thierry Henry they can still do damage to you all over the pitch. (on Arsenal)

A broken Altar, Lord, thy servant rears, Made of a heart, and cemented with tears.

Jealousy is the fear of losing the thing you love most. It's very normal. Suspicion is the thing that's abnormal.

I think every album serves as a step in your career.