“Forgiveness is almost a selfish act because of its immense benefits to the one who forgives.”

“The hatred you're carrying is a live coal in your heart - far more damaging to yourself than to them. ”

“Outings are so much more fun when we can savor them through the children's eyes.”

“It was a family joke that Lydia's domestic tendencies were somehow misplaced when she was created.”

“Just think of what would have happened to poor old Naaman if he had decided to dunk himself only once?”

“Patterning your life around other's opinions is nothing more than slavery. ”

“So, what’s the plan?” I asked as I sat down at the table not really big enough for two. Liam grabbed my bag and tossed it onto the table. “First we unpack, and then I expect to see you on your knees.” After the exchange with Diaz my brain automatically went somewhere very, very bad. “W-w-what?” I could feel the blush stretching over every inch of my body. Seriously, I think my feet were even embarrassed and angry. “I’m not… I won’t…” I knew the moment Liam realized what I was thinking because his face also shot up in flames. “No! Not… That.” He looked as though he was having some sort of episode, like maybe an aneurysm. “You were supposed to get down on your knees and beg me for forgiveness because you were wrong about the pizza guy. I don’t want… I mean, I wasn’t asking you to--” I held up a hand. “Please don’t say it. I think we’ve both been traumatized enough.”