“Men are all alike. Grown-up children.”

“I think you're the kind of man a girl can count on. You just can't let go of losing your family. You can't let yourself love because you think your heart can't handle it . . . that something bad will happen. But you're wrong. It's true . . . grief is the price for love. But hearts are made to mend. Christ can do wonders with a broken heart, if given all the pieces.”

“When did wishing someone a Merry Christmas become politically incorrect?”

“We are not promised skies always blue, but a Helper to see us through.”

“Opportunity may knock once, but temptation bangs on your front door forever.”

“Good deeds have echoes.”

“Blessed are those who have nothing to say, and who cannot be persuaded to say it.”