Gretchen Louise

“One thing I had come to learn over the years was that you could never judge a book by its cover. People were seldom what they seemed to be on the outside.”
― Ashley Weaver, The Key to Deceit

“I’ll explain this simple truth. If I were to ban sinners from this church, the pews would be empty. So would the pulpit.”
― Sarah Sundin, Until Leaves Fall in Paris

“Gold shone in the warm brown of his eyes. “Stories, dancing, music—they nourish. They make us think and feel. They distract us from the hardness of life. That’s a gift from God.”

Lucie stroked the ribs under a leaf, the structure that held it together. “And math and science and business—they make things run. They’re necessary. Weighty. Gifts from God.”
― Sarah Sundin, Until Leaves Fall in Paris

“I had given up religion for a relationship and now walk confidently in my Father's footsteps and take great delight in knowing that despite all of my sins and failings, He loves me just as I am -- I don't have to earn His love but just accept it.”
― Kelly Nielson, I'll Fly Away