Karyn Vorhees

“The other kind of control is self-control, a gift born by the Spirit of God to help us walk in the narrow way of life and to say no to things that pull us aside. I had neglected the Spirit within me, the self-control given to me in him, and I had tried to claim control that wasn’t even possible for me to have. Self-control is a rest in him and his way, and all other striving is an illusion of control that divided me in three, mind from body from soul.”
― Amber C. Haines, Wild in the Hollow: On Chasing Desire and Finding the Broken Way Home

“I basically agree with Maggie on most of the things she takes a stand on, but I never think it’s worth the fight. She always does. It’s not that I avoid conflict—I fight with Tyler all the time—it’s more like I avoid being uncomfortable when I can. Socially, physically, mentally, whatever. I take the path that keeps me (and Maude and Mavis) under the radar.”
― Laura Zimmermann, My Eyes Are Up Here

“Whenever you say yes to something, there is less of you for something else. Make sure your yes is worth the less.”
― Lysa TerKeurst, The Best Yes: Making Wise Decisions in the Midst of Endless Demands

“I’ve had cancer twice and if I had to pick one fate for you, cancer or fertility problems, I’d pick cancer.”
― Kelly Corrigan, Lift