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Quote by Tarryn Fisher

“She needed the type of love that stayed no matter.”

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Tarryn Fisher is a contemporary author known for her unique narrative style and profound emotional descriptions. Her exact birth and death dates are unknown. more

“But the fantasy kingdom and trappings of success soon lost their luster, as I discovered that the most prestigious and remunerative of my resume's way stations was also the most tedious and unfulfilling I had ever experienced. This paradox only made me more morose about modernity. Why was I going to watch my hairline recede in front of two-thousand-line spreadsheets staring at me from cold, glowing monitors? Why was everyone in my office apparently so happy to be spending so many hours there, when the things they really cared about - people, pets, pastimes - were all relegated to a few photographs on their desks? That seemed to be the formula: spend the best years of your life in an office with photos of what you really care about.”

Life Lessons Purpose Family Struggle Clarity Thought Provoking New York City Short Story Alex Unfulfilling Feeling Choices Success

Book:The Doorman

Source: The Doorman

“If the praise of man elates me and his blame depresses me; if I cannot rest under misunderstanding without defending myself if I love to be loved more than to love...then I know nothing of Calvary love.”

Love Conflict Depression Praise Blame Defense Misunderstanding Elation Love Idol Calvary Love

Author:Amy Carmichael

“We slay the Love Idol at the site of the Crucifixion, nailing it to the cross.”

Love Crucifixion Love Idol

Book:Love Idol: Letting Go of Your Need for Approval - and Seeing Yourself Through God's Eyes

Source: Love Idol: Letting Go of Your Need for Approval - and Seeing Yourself Through God's Eyes

“People in Haiti eat dirt because it gives their starving bodies a false sense of satisfaction. But mud pies don't fill. They merely mask real hunger. [...] I saw the mud pies as a metaphor for the life of any Christian who has ever looked to something or someone other than God for fulfillment.”

Hunger Satisfaction Fulfillment Void Love Idol

Book:Love Idol: Letting Go of Your Need for Approval - and Seeing Yourself Through God's Eyes

Source: Love Idol: Letting Go of Your Need for Approval - and Seeing Yourself Through God's Eyes

“When believers come to know God's love heart-deep, we are compelled to live into that love life-deep. To be preapproved means this: We love from our approval, not for our approval. We love without expecting anything in return.”

Love Approval Love Idol

Book:Love Idol: Letting Go of Your Need for Approval - and Seeing Yourself Through God's Eyes

Source: Love Idol: Letting Go of Your Need for Approval - and Seeing Yourself Through God's Eyes

“Your religion should help you make the decision if you find yourself in that situation, but the policy should exist for you to have the right to make it in the first place. When you say you can't do something because your religion forbids it, that's a good thing. When you say I can't do something because YOUR religion forbids it, that's a problem.”

Religion Abortion Prolife Prochoice

Book:A Spark of Light

Source: A Spark of Light

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