Melody

“But Control is a manipulator. She promises what can’t be had. She promises perfection.”
― Bianca Juarez Olthoff, Play with Fire: Discovering Fierce Faith, Unquenchable Passion and a Life-Giving God

“Have we forgotten the power of the “I”—not the iPad, iPhone, or iPod—but of the Great I AM?”
― Courtney Joseph, Women Living Well: Find Your Joy in God, Your Man, Your Kids, and Your Home

“There is an elaborate North African mezuzah case that dates to sometime in the 1700s, and by the nineteenth century Jews in Russia, eastern Europe, and Morocco were shaping mezuzah cases out of silver, creating miniature arks and fish and other pretty symbols in which to house their slices of parchment.”
― Lauren F. Winner, Mudhouse Sabbath: An Invitation to a Life of Spiritual Discipline: An Invitation to a Life of Spiritual Disciplines

“I want my life to radiate what happens when God has a person's heart at His full control, when every event or circumstance is simply another avenue to know Him better and show forth His glory.”
― Priscilla Shirer, Life Interrupted: Navigating the Unexpected