“Maybe he was broken. Like a clock that always stops when it shouldn't, or a cracked teacup that spills anything poured inside. Something was broken inside him, causing his gears to work incorrectly, and that's why he could never seem to do anything right. Useless. Garbage, to be thrown away.” SadnessSelf EsteemDepressionChristian Romance1940s Book:Echoes of Mercy Source: Echoes of Mercy
“Music does something to people; it's unexplainable as the tunes wrap around the listeners and gathers them close together. The effect it has on people is almost magical. Music brings us ever closer to the God Who created song, as if He is speaking to us in a universal language.” RomanceMusicChristian Romance1940s Book:Echoes of Mercy Source: Echoes of Mercy
““How do you tune an instrument? You take a guitar or a violin— or any stringed instrument—for example. You have to tighten the strings, plucking and strumming until the right music comes through. Some strings are more stubborn than others and take a bit longer, but every one needs tuning. More often the more you use them. “Isn’t that like our own hearts? “We get tired, we get weary, we get out of tune with God’s music. The praise we attempt to sing, the speaking of His grace… it falls flat, like an old, weary guitar string. That’s why we have to do our best to let Christ tune our hearts daily—with tension, with gentle rebukes and loving comforts, strumming and tightening until a pure note sings from our soul. “And then we can honestly sing of His grace once again.”” SongGraceInstruments Book:Sing Thy Grace Source: Sing Thy Grace
“Something in him screamed for someone to notice him, someone to see him for what he was, what he needed. Someone to take him aside and remind him that he was still loved--to show him where he needed correction. To see him.” GriefSelf EsteemDepressionIntrovert Book:Strength in Measure Source: Strength in Measure
“Like moons, reflecting the Light of the Son. Echoes of light, echoes of mercy.” ComfortMercyLakaysha E Book:Echoes of Mercy Source: Echoes of Mercy
“Ashes, Nolan. You're covered in the ashes of burned bridges; because of things left unsaid. Or maybe the times someone said too much.” Self EsteemForgivenessChristian Romance1940s Book:Echoes of Mercy Source: Echoes of Mercy
“Things always seemed brighter when Mama laughed.” SweetStrength In MeasureLakaysha E Author:LaKaysha Stenersen
“There's something about the mountains of Oregon in the late summer, when the sun is hot, the wind warm, and the air is just reeking with opportunity. It's a grand place for children to run free, noses freckled and hair bleached, the chalky dust coating their bare feet. So many places to explore, so many adventures to be had.” ChildhoodMountainsOregon Book:Strength in Measure Source: Strength in Measure
“Freedom is a sweet thing, and so many around the globe pray for a small taste of it. And those who have a steady diet often forget how precious liberty is.” PatriotismWorld War IiChristian Romance1940s Book:Echoes of Mercy Source: Echoes of Mercy
“There was an innocence in the girl, a youthful glow complimented by the quiet wisdom hidden in her soul that shines from her bright eyes and her beautiful smile. It seemed as if shadows couldn't touch her--the harshness of reality couldn't dim her shine.” Young Adult RomanceStrength In Measure Book:Strength in Measure Source: Strength in Measure
“What appealed to Alec was the fact that through her tears and sorrow, there was hope behind the pain, much like behind the storm clouds the sun is waiting to shine.” Young Adult RomanceStrength In Measure Book:Strength in Measure Source: Strength in Measure
“Where did the first potato come from? Was it in the Garden? How did Adam know you could get a potato from another potato?” HumorStrength In MeasureLakaysha E Book:Strength in Measure Source: Strength in Measure
“I can laugh because I know my life is in His hands. I serve a living Savior, Who walks with me everyday. Even after the pain of losing Tony, I came to realize--life is worth the living, because He is alive.” PeaceGriefFaith In GodChristian Romance1940sForgivness Book:Echoes of Mercy Source: Echoes of Mercy
“Laughter, tears, joys, and sorrow must all abide in a house of love, for these are the things that make up life. And if the love of God is in every corner and crack of your empty home, it will be filled with the strength and comfort that will enable you to get through life. Home is where God's heart is.” GodPeaceFaith Quotes Book:Strength in Measure Source: Strength in Measure
“Humpty Dumpty built a great wall, Humpty Dumpty had a great fall. It was the love of God, not the hands of men, that put Humpty Dumpty back together again.” PeaceComfortFaith In God Book:Strength in Measure Source: Strength in Measure