"I'm learning, though, that the God who loves me isn't just looking for apologies and report cards... He has all the time in the world to sit with me and sift through my fears and feelings and failings. That's what prayer is. That's what love is."

"The loss of liberty, happiness, and self-respect is poorly repaid by the barren honor of being called 'Mrs' instead of 'Miss'"

She wouldn't wish love on anyone. It was the guest you welcomed and then couldn't be rid of.

Teaching this today and felt a little black Mary moment for myself.