The church at its worst is ugly. It’s corrupt and self-serving and destructive. But the church at its best? It changes the world. It defends the oppressed, cares for the poor, and walks alongside those who need it most.”
“Grief, a type of sadness that most often occurs when you have lost someone you love, is a sneaky thing, because it can disappear for a long time, and then pop back up when you least expect it.”
― The Carnivorous Carnival
― The Carnivorous Carnival
“...you know that a good, long session of weeping can often make you feel better, even if your circumstances have not changed one bit.”
― The Bad Beginning
― The Bad Beginning
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