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“Singing rose up from the convent, filling the woods with a peaceful echo that tried to penetrate her heart and smooth her features; but nothing could ease the pain of saying goodbye.”
― Kate Willis, The Twin Arrows

tags: adventure, children, goodbyes, medieval

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“My hero- is the Son of Adon Olam. He has already atoned for the evils that have been done. He did His best- the absolute best there could ever be- for the land. He saved Taerna- and me, and you- before we ever could know it. It is finished. The work is done.”
― Erika Mathews, Promise's Prayer

tags: jesus-christ

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“Run to and fro everywhere, holy fires, beautiful fires; for you are the light of the world, nor are you put under a bushel. He whom you cleave unto is exalted, and has exalted you. Run to and fro, and be known unto all nations.”
― Augustine of Hippo, Confessions

tags: evangelism

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“When everyone lives only for self, life doesn't work.”
― Erika Mathews, Promise's Prayer

tags: life, living-for-self, work

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“That’s the struggle of being a Christian. We are called to walk the narrow path that balances condemning sin yet showing kindness. Often, we wander onto one side or the other.”
― Tricia Mingerink, Deliver

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This group is a place for Christian bloggers to share their blogs, giveaways, etc. Everyone is welcome to join (you don't have to have a blog). Plea ...more

Ilyon Chronicles — 175 members — last activity Jan 15, 2025 01:44PM
Come join the resistance! Here you can discuss and ask questions about the six book, new adult, Christian fantasy series Ilyon Chronicles. Feel free t ...more

The Blades of Acktar — 65 members — last activity Feb 04, 2019 10:49AM
Dare to take a stand with fellow readers of the four book, YA Christian fantasy series The Blades of Acktar. It's a place to discuss the series and in ...more

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Goodreads Librarians are volunteers who help ensure the accuracy of information about books and authors in the Goodreads' catalog. The Goodreads Libra ...more