Lori Copeland > Quotes

“As I wrote 'The Christmas Lamp' I realized that tradition is priceless, whether you have a small family, a large family, or no family.
Tradition doesn't have to be logical; it only has to emphasize the light of Christ and his everlasting love.”
― Lori Copeland, The Christmas Lamp: A Novella

“She was so busy doing Christmas, there wasn't time to experience Christmas.”
― Lori Copeland, Unwrapping Christmas

“The Bible says we're to be moderate in all things. It's good to help others but not at the expense of your own family.”
― Lori Copeland, Unwrapping Christmas

“Man, Duke and I work our fannies off. We don't eat expensive dinners out. We don't go to the mvies or buy our clothes anywhere but Kmart--our biggest treat is taking the kids to Walmart on Friday nights, having a fast food hamburger and doing the grocery shopping.”
― Lori Copeland, The Christmas Lamp: A Novella

“Finally the last song was sung. Now began the fun part of the evening, the part they all looked forward to. The singers rose, and Jonas pitched in to help the other young men move the benches out of the barn. Groups formed, clusters of girls who giggled together and cast quick glances toward the boys under the watchful eyes of the parents who hovered nearby.”
― Lori Copeland, A Home In The West

“This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places, and incidents are products of the authors’ imagination or are used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or to events or locales, is entirely coincidental.”
― Lori Copeland, A Home In The West

“Caroline Hersberger, it would be the honor of my life if you will agree to be my wife.”
― Lori Copeland, A Home In The West

“Even Christ took time to renew Himself with His Father.”
― Lori Copeland, Stranded in Paradise: A Story of Letting Go

“when all looks the darkest, God works his greatest miracles if you have faith.”
― Lori Copeland, The Brides of the West Collection: Faith / June / Hope / Glory / Ruth / Patience

“We all get out of shape once in a while. The trouble starts when we refuse to do anything about it.”
― Lori Copeland, The Brides of the West Collection: Faith / June / Hope / Glory / Ruth / Patience

“Removing her filter of anger, Tess sees Mona’s life through new eyes.”
― Lori Copeland, Stranded in Paradise: A Story of Letting Go

“trip to a local supermarket after whale watching for soda and chips to keep in the room proved interesting.”
― Lori Copeland, Stranded in Paradise: A Story of Letting Go

“over the next four and a half months. By fall he would”
― Lori Copeland, A Home In The West

“When I hear the ignorant things people say about the war, about it all being over slavery, I want to shout that it isn’t. It isn’t that at all. Remember”
― Lori Copeland, Sisters of Mercy Flats

“If you look for me in earnest, you will find me when you seek me.”
― Lori Copeland, Glory

“IRELAND Nollaig Shona Duit On Christmas Eve, in honor of the infant Jesus, the youngest family member is chosen to light a candle in the window. Th e light is a welcome to any who, like Mary and Joseph, might be looking for shelter. The candle burns all night long, and wanderers who pass by are given food and money. After church services on Christmas Day, families distribute baked goods to friends and relatives. Th e season ends on January 6, which is known as “Little Christmas.”
― Lori Copeland, Unwrapping Christmas

“Jonas cast about in his mind for something to say. Long had he hoped for time alone with Caroline, but now that he was here with her, his tongue felt awkward.”
― Lori Copeland, A Home In The West

“Plumeria.”
― Lori Copeland, Stranded in Paradise: A Story of Letting Go

“The loveliest girl in Berlin, all the young men agreed.”
― Lori Copeland, A Home In The West

“when Tess turned the key and let herself into the apartment. She glanced at it. Twelve calls. Her thoughts drifted: Len.”
― Lori Copeland, Stranded in Paradise: A Story of Letting Go

“courage in him, and he made a decision. Before he could change his mind, he pulled on the reins and brought the buggy to a halt. Surprise showed on her face, but she didn’t object. Jonas turned so that he could face her fully. “May I tell you of my plans, Caroline?” “I would like to hear them,” came her soft reply. “One day I will leave Ohio.” When her eyebrows arched in surprise, he hurried to continue. “Last fall an Englisch man on his way home to Boston stayed with us”
― Lori Copeland, A Home In The West

“As she watched, the blazing ball eased up over the dormant volcano crater radiant light gradually spreading until it infused the sky with brilliant golds and yellows. It was the most glorious thing she had ever seen.”
― Lori Copeland, Stranded in Paradise: A Story of Letting Go

“It was the first time she’d experienced separation, and the empty feeling deep inside her hurt something awful. She had no one to talk to, no one to explain the hollowness.”
― Lori Copeland, The Brides of the West Collection: Faith / June / Hope / Glory / Ruth / Patience

“Watch over us; make us ever mindful you’re still here running the show.”
― Lori Copeland, Hope

“winter”
― Lori Copeland, A Home In The West

“Tess felt hot tears sting her eyes. She’d sent the money. Mona had not let her down. For the first time in her life, Mom had come through.”
― Lori Copeland, Stranded in Paradise: A Story of Letting Go

“Emboldened by her teasing manner, Jonas squared his shoulders. From childhood had he loved Caroline. There would never be another woman for him, not ever. Though he had not planned to voice his intentions tonight, his heart was full to the bursting point. With a certainty that could not be doubted, he knew this moment had been created by Gott alone. He enfolded her hand in a”
― Lori Copeland, A Home In The West

“safe as they went about their daily business. Few of them realized that the God they cajoled in prayer wasn’t grandfatherly at all, and he was certainly not safe. The sovereign God of heaven and earth was a consuming fire, and his overriding purpose for men and women was not safety or comfort, but holiness . . .”
― Lori Copeland, A Perfect Love

“we won't borrow trouble—not when we have enough to see us through the day.”
― Lori Copeland, Christmas Vows $5.00 Extra