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“Our kids will model what they see from us far more than listen to what we say. If the way we treat others and see our own peers doesn’t line up with what we say then it’s a fruitless exercise.” 😮‍💨

“To take hold of the new and leave behind the old, you have to face your fears and let go of the destructive attitude that wants to hold you in the very place that you were called to leave. And here’s the thing: there will be people in your life who want to keep you behind imprisoned in what you are trying to leave behind, because that’s what feels familiar and safe to them.”

“Obedience is not a momentary option, it is a die cast decision made before hand.”

“Working through conflicts, accepting differences, weathering storms, admitting selfishness, and anger are all necessary difficulties that allow genuine love to grow. Unfortunately, many couples believe that such disappointments signal the end of intimacy instead of the beginning. But the fairytale must end for the potential of true intimacy to begin.”

As someone who can wrap my head around God loving me but has a hard time with accepting that he likes me, this book has been really helpful so far.

“There is a strength, a power even, in understanding brokenness, because embracing our brokenness creates a need and desire to show mercy, and perhaps a corresponding need to show mercy.”

“In the United States, the number of women sent to prison increased 646% between 1980 and 2010.”

“It wasn’t until 2008 that most states abandoned the practice of handcuffing or shackling incarcerated women during child birth.”