Maybe it's only those who've made such chaos of their lives who can understand the heights and depths of God's mercy.

Jesus has given me eternal life in Him. Let them take my life here, but God holds me in the palm of His hand and no one can take Him from me.

True beauty is rare, and seldom recognized by the one who possesses it.

Lord, you are God! You made us. Who better to know how to fix us when we've gone wrong? who better to set us to rights again? Who better to love us through the fire and refine us into something beautiful and useful despite our wrongs?

Love the Lord your God, and love one another. Love one another as He loves. Love with strength and purpose and passion and no matter what comes against you. Don't weaken. Stand against the darkness, and love. That's the way back into Eden. That's the way back to life.

...for some of us, one mile can be more to walk than thirty.

Better than sweet tea on a veranda. I want to live at Belmont!