Quotes from Lawana Blackwell

faith would not be necessary if one could be sure about everything.

Age is no guarantee of maturity.

And bear in mind that forgiveness is almost a selfish act because of its immense benefits to the one who forgives.

Herricks to the Baptist chapel. Though they often strolled

No matter the gender or location, the students brought her joy and frustration, laughter and sometimes sorrow, but they gave her a worthy reason to get out of bed every morning.

She had no idea what rung she occupied now, being not quite a servant yet not the same as well-bred people. But she didn't think she would like to be in society.

That He is a faithful Father, merciful, loving and just. That He loved you so much He sent His only Son to the cross so that you could have salvation. That He is ready to forgive your sin and take you into His bosom as one of His children, if you'll only ask in the name of the risen Christ.

O thou, in whose presence my soul takes delight, On whom in affliction I call, My comfort by day and my song in the night, My hope, my salvation, my all.

The opposite of love is not hate, I believe. It's simply no longer caring.

What if Naomi grew weary of having her come down to the kitchen for chats?

They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles.

If courage wasn't a standard result of aging it meant that the young could somehow acquire it as well.

Propriety was a rigid master, but one that must be obeyed if one wanted to keep a sterling reputation.

The hatred you're carrying is a live coal in your heart - far more damaging to yourself than to them.

Forgiveness is almost a selfish act because of its immense benefits to the one who forgives.

It isn't kind to cultivate a friendship just so one will have an audience.