Laura Harkleroad

“The components of gratitude and truth, love and hope bring the realization of wonder. The disciplines of study, of reading and reflecting, of dialoguing in depth and praying with belief sustain the wonder.”
― Ravi Zacharias, Recapture the Wonder

“Don’t think that writing your character as an untainted paragon of virtue will make them likeable—actually the opposite is true. People are attracted to each other’s rough edges. Your readers will relate more with your hero if they show issues that taint their character.”
― Jonathan Baldie, The 24 Laws of Storytelling: A Practical Handbook for Great Storytellers

“Eustace stood with his heart beating terribly, hoping and hoping that he would be brave.”
― C.S. Lewis, The Last Battle (Chronicles of Narnia, #7)

“Spiritual maturity is becoming like Jesus in the way we think, feel, and act. The more you develop Christlike character, the more you will bring glory to God. The Bible says, “As the Spirit of the Lord works within us, we become more and more like him and reflect his glory even more.”16”
― Rick Warren, The Purpose Driven Life: What on Earth Am I Here For?