All I know is that the closer I get to God, the deeper I get into the Bible, and the heavier the burden seems on my shoulders.

He stretched out on the bed and was suddenly struck by how utterly lonely he was.

He believed he was in love with her, if he knew what love was.

He imagined them sitting somewhere, just enjoying each other's company, her head on his chest, his arm around her. And he realized how desperately lonely he had become.