Erin Phillips > Quotes

“In darkness we gain a deeper understanding of light’s brilliance. And I found the courage to open my eyes, to see that I was never alone in the dark.”
― Erin Phillips, A Crown of Chains

“Faith is having courage, even when everything seems impossible, isn’t it? Even when wishes don’t come true. Even when pain is the path to salvation. “In darkness we gain a deeper understanding of light’s brilliance. And I found the courage to open my eyes, to see that I was never alone in the dark.” If we are faithless, He remains faithful.”
― Erin Phillips, A Crown of Chains

“Even my own heart feels untrustworthy.”
― Erin Phillips, A Bond of Briars

“Maybe Ehyen had never forgotten me. Even when I was trying to run away, He was working out the pieces to perfectly fit into His plan. He masterfully twisted the evil deeds of men to His will. And then He gave me the faith, the courage, to risk everything and do what needed to be done.”
― Erin Phillips, A Crown of Chains

“I was taught that we don’t perform the rites to be rewarded, as if obedience is a bargaining chip. They are helpful reminders for when our faith wears thin. And I have seen His promises with your people fulfilled, even in times of trouble. So I have faith He will keep His promises in His timing and His ways.”
― Erin Phillips, A Crown of Chains

“No town is kind to a stranger with a sordid past. It takes a special kind of humility that not every person has necessarily learned to welcome someone who challenges you. To be patient, listen to their story, and offer compassion instead of condemnation.”
― Erin Phillips, A Bond of Briars

“There is nothing so ruined that it can’t be restored, and no one so wretched that they can’t be redeemed.”
― Erin Phillips, A Bond of Briars

“For those still searching to be fully loved there is nothing you need to do except receive the free gift— Love has a name; His name is Jesus.”
― Erin Phillips, A Bond of Briars

“a thousand evils and I would never tire of rescuing you.”
― Erin Phillips, A Bond of Briars

“Perhaps Ehyen has placed you here for such a time as this, so that you do not need to do anything but have faith, and through you He will save the lives of many.”
― Erin Phillips, A Crown of Chains

“Beloved, you are worth more than all the stars in the sky and all the blood in my veins. Every drop.”
― Erin Phillips, A Bond of Briars

“I would betray the king before I would betray my God, no matter the cost.” ‘My faith is stronger than my fears.”
― Erin Phillips, A Crown of Chains