Joan Deming
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woman who would destroy his peace of heart. Rose Sommers dazzled him instantly, not so much for her beauty as for her self-assurance and good cheer.
“Gilead is a book that deserves to be read slowly, thoughtfully, and repeatedly … I would like to see copies of it dropped onto pews across our country, where it could sit among the Bibles and hymnals and collection envelopes. It would be a good reminder of what it means to lead a noble and moral life—and, for that matter, what it means to write a truly great novel.”—Ann Patchett, The Village Voice”
― Gilead
― Gilead
“Today, I challenge you to pay it forward. You don't need to save a village—only one lost soul. Be the reflection of Christ and shine His light. The cost is little, but the reward is rich.”
― Harvest of Hope: Living Victoriously Through Adversity, A 50-Day Devotional
― Harvest of Hope: Living Victoriously Through Adversity, A 50-Day Devotional
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