“I think that's what a fresh start is all about. Not ignoring the past, but seeing it through the eyes of God, through the eyes of grace. Knowing where we've been and where we're going. A fresh start isn't about forgetting; it's about perspective.”

“The question isn't who causes something to happen, but rather, whether you see the outcome with His eyes or yours. Whether or not you trust He's got it all in His hands.”

“Be still in the presence of the Lord, and wait patiently for Him to act. Don't worry about evil people who prosper or fret about their wicked schemes.”

“I think you need to know that your hope hasn't been in vain. That there will be a happy ending. That when the show is over, you will hear applause.”

“I think God's blessing might have everything to do with Him and His riches, and nothing to do with whether we deserve it.”

“I don't think God is ever done speaking into our lives. Even when we don't want to hear it. Even when our hearts are cold.”

“Jeremy had a mysterious, breath-taking allure about him, the feel of autumn, like riding down a leaf-strewn road, churning up the fragrance of tomorrow in her wake. Yes, Jeremy was a dangerous mix of something sweetly familiar and the enticing scent of change.”