Quotes from Colleen Coble

People are going to pull you in all directions. Where you end up is a direct result of how wise your decisions are.

We keep walking the right direction in spite of not being able to see the path.

God isn't like a genie in a bottle who will do whatever we ask. Prayer is about talking with God, getting to know him, learning to love the things he loves. He's preparing us to be fit citizens for the kingdom to come, and his goal isn't to give us everything we want in this world. Don't you want whatever God knows is best?

out of the nest. He estimated the clutch had been around fifty eggs

Enough of problems,' Anu said, lifting her teacup to her lips. 'We shall focus on God's goodness. Nothing good or bad happens to us but what it first passes through the Father's hand.

A mermaid's tears are precious. Sea glass is said to be made of mermaid tears.

Jeremiah 17:9 says, 'The heart is deceitful above all things and beyond cure. Who can understand it?' We can even deceive ourselves into thinking we are Christian or that we are following God. But when adversity comes, the true believer will still weather it standing, though he may go through a fire of doubt. This is God's mercy to us, to strengthen our faith and our hearts. Allow this adversity to bow your knee to God and accept his will.

The horses came thundering toward Margaret. "Get down!" Daniel tackled her to the dusty ground. The breath puffed out of her. She struggled to free herself, but his strong body kept her pinned beneath him. She could smell the clean scent of soap underneath the scent of his skin. Never in her life had she felt so helpless and dependent. And protected. The word whispered through her brain with a gentle allure.

Margaret is the most beautiful woman I've laid eyes on. The men in this county must be crazy not to see that.

Though she wouldn't say she would ever pray for adversity, she could see how God had used it in her life.

The Bible says a man's heart is desperately wicked, and who can know it? We're all capable of more evil than we realize.

I'd trusted in my own strength about so many things. I realized God delights in using the weak and fearful.

I fled Him, down the nights and down the days; I fled Him, down the arches of the years; I fled Him, down the labyrinthine ways Of my own mind; and in the mist of tears. —"The Hound of Heaven" (FRANCIS THOMPSON, 1859–1907)

I already did. The turnout seemed strong already." "We'll know tonight if he's won." He turned toward the door. "I hope you're right. I'll pick you

Nor do I," Anu said quietly. "But there is never so much love in our lives that we can afford to reject it when it is offered.

God is never cruel. He always has a plan, and he sees beyond this temporal life. It might not be what we'd have chosen, but he always works things together for our good.

Your error is that you think this world is the reality. In truth, eternity is the reality and this life is but a shadow, a place to develop our character and grow more like Jesus.

Daniel's chocolate eyes studied her, and a wave of heat stung her cheeks. What did he think? He said nothing, just raked her with a gaze that made her feel self-conscious and gangly. He stood and held out his hand. I'd better take my gun. Confusion thickened her tongue. Your gun? I'll have to protect you from the other men. He grinned but the admiration in his eyes was clear.

He stood and stepped up behind her. Why not? It's the truth. I like spending time with you. You're strong, beautiful and brave. What more could a man ask for?

We'll explore it together if you promise me a kiss when we get to the middle." Color stained her cheeks. "A lady never promises any such thing." "I might have to steal one, then." She opened her fan and waved it, but he could see the heat spreading up her face and grinned.

And we'll take it one step at a time. God isn't surprised by this. This is where our fear meets the bedrock of our faith.

Everything in this life can fail. I have to keep reminding myself that only God is faithful and never fails us. Things are bleak, life is unfair, but this isn't over yet. We will see God work.

a lot." He gave her Mallory's name and birth date and the names of her adoptive parents. "That should be enough to get started. This probably

Prayer was their best weapon now.