“A person can learn a lot from a dog, even a loopy one like ours. Marley taught me about living each day with unbridled exuberance and joy, about seizing the moment and following your heart. He taught me to appreciate the simple things-a walk in the woods, a fresh snowfall, a nap in a shaft of winter sunlight. And as he grew old and achy, he taught me about optimism in the face of adversity. Mostly, he taught me about friendship and selflessness and, above all else, unwavering loyalty.”
― Marley and Me: Life and Love With the World’s Worst Dog
― Marley and Me: Life and Love With the World’s Worst Dog
“I'm strong on the outside, not all the way through. I've never been perfect, but neither have you.”
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“What makes for a good marriage isn't necessarily what makes for a good romantic relationship. Marriage isn't a passion-fest; it's a partnership formed to run a very small, mundane and often boring non-profit business. And I mean this in a good way.”
― Marry Him: The Case for Settling for Mr. Good Enough
― Marry Him: The Case for Settling for Mr. Good Enough
“God, I am trying to recover my faith. Please don't abandon me in the middle of
this adventure, I prayed, pushing my fears aside.”
― By the River Piedra I Sat Down and Wept
this adventure, I prayed, pushing my fears aside.”
― By the River Piedra I Sat Down and Wept
“Jesus wins. His justice prevails. His love is seen for what it really is—boundless and irresistible. Our unity with him exceeds our imaginations. We will see that life was much more purposeful than we thought. Everything we ever did by faith—because of Jesus—stands firm and results in “praise, glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed” (1 Peter 1:7).”
― Heart of the Matter: Daily Reflections for Changing Hearts and Lives
― Heart of the Matter: Daily Reflections for Changing Hearts and Lives
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