Abuse changes who we are, it changes who we become, It changes how we move in the world – And so does kindness

I didn't want to remember...yet in remembering, it dawned on me - finally - just how far down God had reached to free me.

We need to learn to dance more softly.

She held the book in her hands, feeling a sense of awe, and lightly ran a finger over its cover as if it contained sacred writings.

Brenda, do you know God loves you? He really does. To Him, you're perfect, absolutely perfect. You always have been.

Life's markers are never just for one moment in time. Every event holds a key. Each builds upon the other and becomes an indicator towards a higher purpose.

No denial of the truth will ever invalidate it.

Hope transcends everything. It goes beyond all doubts. It silences fear. It quiets despair.

Write what you know. Write what you can't forget. Write to give yourself courage and others hope.

The power of His gentleness..In the Eye of Deception - This is my story.

I've always said that idleness dulls the spirit. We have to keep the brain busy, or at least the hands if we don't have a brain.

The longer a person's twitter @username is, the harder it is to argue with them … on twitter.

Wisdom of the Ages: "Unsuccessful pick-up lines" 'My parole ends today, let's celebrate!

I generally travel with my laptop, a couple of great books, and my iPod.

First the grub, then the morals.

When you're writing, you are robbed of your delivery.

There is considerable danger that a man will be crazy between dinner and supper; but it will not directly answer any good purposethat I know of, and it is just as easy to be sane.

Anyone who really loves you wants you to be authentic. And anyone who doesn't want you to be authentic doesn't really love you.

Over the holidays is when I have the most occasions to cook and bake.