52 Quotes by Sarah Sundin

The shame of her youth screamed at her from every brick, but Jesus silenced it. She had dreaded this moment for weeks, but God was so powerful. In the very place of her worst sin and deepest pain his peace billowed through her soul.

I think God would say he believes in libraries. Think about how the Lord loves words. He spoke the universe into being, and He gave us His word both in written form and living form. Since the Lord knows everything, I reckon that makes Him the ultimate library.

Always with one foot in one land, one foot in the other, never belonging in either.

Lord, no more,′ he whispered. ‘I won’t do it anymore. What I did that night was wrong, but living in shame is wrong too. You never excused my actions, but you forgave me. And I – I forgive me too.

But they’re there. They’re always there. Clouds may conceal them, but they’re still there. Even in the darkest night, the stars always shine.

And you did see me.′ She opened the door wide. ‘I’m sorry you didn’t like what you saw.

No, you need to cry.′ He gently pressed her head to his shoulder, knocking her cap askew. ‘My mama says women need to cry every once in a while. Washes away all the weakness so you can stay strong. Always let a lady cry, she says.

A surge of rightness and determination rushed into his chest. If he showed Mary his interest, told her how he felt, maybe her heart would bend to him. Even if it didn’t, even if he made a complete fool of himself and lost his friendship with her, it was the true thing to do. True to his heart, true to where God seemed to be leading him.

I don’t know.′ Wyatt frowned at the painting overhead with its patch of golden daffodils. ‘That’s truthful too. Those up there – light and joy and life. These down here – darkness and ruin and death. One isn’t truer than another. Just different aspects of truth.