Emilee

“There's a million different versions of religion"- Caleb"s voice was country twang and solid resolve - "all based on whether or not we're good enough. Christianity is for the man who can admit he's hopeless.”
― Bethany Kaczmarek, Strains of Silence

“Above all, Peter, we must be gentle. Self-controlled. This is how others see the love of Christ in us.”
― Roseanna M. White, A Name Unknown

“Jokes were never your strong suit.” She continues to laugh. “I did have other strong suits.” I lift my brows. “You did,” she nods, all trace of humor leaving her. “One of my strongest suits was…” I take a drink of wine, prolonging the anticipation of what I’ll say, making her squirm. “Loving you,” I finally add. The look on Lex’s face turns serious, her eyes sad. “I”
― Abi Sabina, Meet Again

“He maketh me to lie down in green pastures. He leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul. I found it strange that the good Lord’s words was so true. Here I was, layin down under his green pastures, and right beside the gentle ripplin water of the Indian River. I held on to the good Lord’s words and, oddly enough, I stopped chillin. I guessed they was such good words that they warmed my heart.”
― Cindy K. Sproles, Liar's Winter: An Appalachian Novel