10 Quotes by Gracia Burnham

On March 26, Abu Sulaiman advised us to tell Martin and Gracia's children that they would be released soon,

I thought it would be a good call. I thought they would be released and I thought that they would be coming home to us soon and it was quite a shock to us,

Our family did what the Abu Sayyaf asked and we believed them,

During our ordeal, we were repeatedly lied to by the Abu Sayyaf and they are not men of honor. They should be treated as common criminals. We support all efforts of the government in bringing these men to justice,

It's kind of shocking news, ... It's difficult, but God is giving us strength. ...It's kind of numbing right now. I suppose the full impact will hit us later on.

The family of Martin and Gracia are deeply saddened and disappointed to learn that the Abu Sayyaf has broadcast its intention to continue holding Martin and Gracia and Deborah Yap until additional demands are met,

We learned that the fruit of the Spirit could not be drummed up by ourselves. We couldn’t force joyfulness or loving action or a peaceful mind. The Holy Spirit had to grow those things within us.

The special people God gives us along the way make us stronger to face the trials of an ugly world.

People in today’s world, whether Muslim or not, will not pay attention to Christians because we can explain our theology in crystal-clear terms. They will not esteem us because we give to charity or maintain a positive outlook on life. What will impress them is genuine love in our hearts.