Craig Parshall > Quotes

“although the dominion of darkness is very real, its days are numbered because the Alpha and the Omega—the “Guardian King”—is real too, and he is victorious.”
― Craig Parshall, The Occupied

“God’s love for and protection of us are always consistent with his will for us—and his will for us is always consistent with what is best, not only for us, but also for a fallen world that he is always trying to rescue.”
― Craig Parshall, Custody of the State

“You see, it is not what comes against you that matters. It is who occupies you that counts. Christ, the guardian of your soul.”
― Craig Parshall, The Occupied

“I just let him bungle through the words out loud. I wondered silently in my head whether that still counted as a real incantation or not. Or whether it was something else, something internal and having to do with the intentions of the heart that mattered, and if so, if that was the real hinge that would swing the door open to whatever was waiting on the other side. He”
― Craig Parshall, The Occupied

“Besides,” Bull said as he turned the wheel and powered the boat down, “I’ll get your Aunt Georgia to start praying about your case. And after that happens, I wouldn’t want to be in J-Fox Sherman’s shoes for all the tea in China.” Up”
― Craig Parshall, The Resurrection File

“Though he was tired of loneliness - tired down to the depths of his heart - that was really not was troubled him most. What tortured him was the hunger in his soul. A longing. A quiet voice that could not be stilled. Not a threatening voice - or a nagging one. But a persistent calling. Like a parent who calls an errant child back to dinner. Or a father who calls for a son to join him down at the pier for a fishing trip; like a voice echoing off the lake. It was a strangely familiar voice that was calling. A little like the memory of a reunion, long forgotten. Why did he resist it, even fear it? Why would he not respond to a call that came to him in a way that sounded, and felt, so much like family?”
― Craig Parshall, The Resurrection File

“Because just then I was hit with that same odor. The foul stench of smoky incineration from the Manitou landfill.”
― Craig Parshall, The Occupied

“My rescue, engineered by the upward dynamic of a power accomplishing what I could not.”
― Craig Parshall, The Occupied

“Joining the ranks of some notables who had penned powerful stuff behind bars. Saint Paul, the apostle. John Bunyan. Dietrich Bonhoeffer. Martin Luther King Jr. But,”
― Craig Parshall, The Occupied

“But there is one difference with Christians.” Mary Sue had narrowed her eyes, and they were riveted on Andrew. “Only the Christian has the indwelling Spirit of the great God. Like the reins on a horse, the more trained you are by the Holy Spirit in obedience to God, the less he has to yank your head or snap the reins against your haunches. Read his Word—study it—keep your mind and your heart pure. Listen to the quiet voice of his Spirit within you. Be prepared to take chances. Be ready to be surprised by the High King of the universe.”
― Craig Parshall, Custody of the State

“Joining the ranks of some notables who had penned powerful stuff behind bars. Saint Paul, the apostle. John Bunyan. Dietrich Bonhoeffer. Martin Luther King Jr.”
― Craig Parshall, The Occupied

“Jesus said if you seek Him you will find Him. I often wonder to myself why this marvelous gift of eternal life through Christ is often the last option of people rather than the first.”
― Craig Parshall, The Rose Conspiracy

“Scene 1:
"So you must have a lot of dates with lots of men around the country," said Will somewhat indelicately.
Fiona hesitated for a moment. "No, I find my life very busy doing what the Lord has called me to do. I have a lot of friends who I love very much. And to answer your real question, I am single-as in not married. I am single by choice. I believe that God may have called me to singleness. And if that is that way I can best serve him, I am happy with that."

Scene 2:
"I guess when I received that package from you with that very thoughtful gift, I thought we ought to talk"
Somehow, Will knew what she was going to tell him.
"Remember our dinner together? You asked whether I was going out on dates. I told you I was single by choice. Like I said, I feel that it is probably God's choice for me. But even if I felt that God had prepared someone for me, it would have to be someone who knew Jesus personally and loves him with all his heart....."
Will could hear her draw in a shaky breath. "You are a wonderful guy......But I can't see how you can be God's choice for me. I hope you don't think I am being to harsh in saying this-this is not easy for me. You have a precious place in my heart. But I just don't want you to have any expectations."
He could hear Fiona crying softly.
"Please forgive me." she said trying to compose herself.”
― Craig Parshall, The Resurrection File