One of the underlying things I like to do in books, is just say, stop and look at this for a moment. Not that you've got to believe that Jesus was real, or not to believe in God, but the belief that it isn't just happenstance.

Always, beneath every apparent chaos, order waits to be revealed.

What really holds their marriage together are mutual respect of an awesome depth, a shared sense of humor, faith that they were brought together by a force greater than themselves, and a love so unwavering and pure that it is sacred.

In the wind, the trees, like agitated lions preparing to roar, shook their great green manes.

As long as I have laughter, I am not without hope

Dare we linger, dare we skate? Dare we laugh or celebrate, knowing we may strain the ice? Preserve the ice at any price?

I do give books as gifts sometimes, when people would rather have one than a new Ferrari.