Douglas Spurling > Quotes

“God is under no obligation to fit into my logic.”
― Douglas Spurling, The Voice

“Things are going to break. You can count on it. Some breaks will leave scars that never go away. But as long as a man is willing to try—those scars are badges of honor.” Richey rested his head on his Grampa’s chest. “I can hear your heart beeping.”
― Douglas Spurling, The Voice

“And at that moment the sun broke through a cloudy sky and shined so bright it made their eyes water…and scattered every demon within fourteen square miles.”
― Douglas Spurling, The Voice

“It’s time. The words echoed from everywhere and it was understood to be a command that demanded a response. Like slipping from a wetsuit he slipped from his skin and drifted to a place where he looked down as waves lapped across a burned and broken body wrapped in seaweed. He knew the body was his, but he also knew…it wasn’t him.”
― Douglas Spurling, The Voice

“I’d rather listen to a stuttering preacher that knew how to pray than an eloquent one that didn’t.”
― Douglas Spurling, The Voice

“Prayer in the hands of love is the most powerful force on earth.”
― Douglas Spurling, The Voice

“Obedience brings understanding.”
― Douglas Spurling, The Voice

“The cure for all that ails a man can be found in saltwater—sweat, tears and the sea. And owning a boat gives plenty of opportunity for all three.”
― Douglas Spurling, The Voice

“Fear whispered, “One more drink—it’ll clear your head, help you relax, give you courage.” Mac could feel a fist beating where his heart used to be. Pain gripped Mac’s throat. “From now on your life is a black tunnel with no way of escape.” Mac couldn’t breathe. Fear growled, “There’s only one way of escape.” Mac thought of the loaded revolver in the night stand next to the bed. Pain’s jagged knife rode every breath in and out of his throat making him despise every breath. “Just. Stop. Breathing.”
― Douglas Spurling, The Voice