Deanna

“The ancient Greeks told us to be moderate by knowing our inclinations. The Romans told us to be strong by ordering our lives. Buddhism tells us to be disillusioned by annihilating our consciousness. Hinduism tells us to be absorbed by merging our souls.”
― Dane C. Ortlund, Defiant Grace: The surprising message and mission of Jesus

“You are created to be an image of your Creator, my dear. That is a great honor. To be designed as Thea Reed, and signed by the mark of the Artist himself. You are a work of genius. But until you know that, your name, your roots, your past, and your future will be what you chase after. Like a leaf that blows in the wind. I would bid you all the best in catching it, only, if you do, it won’t satisfy. You will still wonder who Thea Reed is, long after your primary questions have been answered.” Chapter 12”
― Jaime Jo Wright, The Curse of Misty Wayfair

“Depend on God, and the fear will find its right size.”
― Dee Henderson, The Rescuer

“home,”
― Michael Murray, Nobody Left Out: Jesus Meets the Messes