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1 " A love so true, so consuming, so good. "
― Melissa Jagears , A Love So True (Teaville Moral Society, #2)
2 " Nicholas met with him earlier about some lumber deal and sent him here for lunch. He's evidently new in town and was wondering where to get something good to eat. "
3 " One failed attempt does not mean you can't do it. "
― Melissa Jagears , Pretending to Wed (Frontier Vows, #2)
4 " God... She closed her eyes. It's been so long since she prayed. She didn't deserve to be heard, and yet... The problem is I don't want to do this. I don't feel like it at all. "
― Melissa Jagears , Depending on You (Frontier Vows, #3)
5 " Though she seemed to have failed at most everything up until now, her next step only needed to be what would give God the most glory. Not just because she felt like it. Not only when she was promised success. But because He was worthy of it. Because it was right. "
― Melissa Jagears , Romancing the Bride (Frontier Vows, #1)
6 " He (God) doesn't promise the journey won't be frustrating, and sadly, sometimes what we find at the end of the journey is not what we hoped for. But when your focus is on believing God has good things in store for you, if you follow Him--seeking His kingdom first--He can bless you with joy. "
7 " You shouldn't let the voices of your past or present define who you are. Let God do that. And he says you're precious." His eyes moved in a mesmerizing sort of back-and-forth motion, his pupils large in the dim stairwell. "So think of yourself that way, Mercy. "
― Melissa Jagears , A Chance at Forever (Teaville Moral Society, #3)
8 " You shouldn't let the voices of your past or present define who you are. Let God do that. "
9 " Selflessness need to be mutual if a relationship's going to work, don't you think?~Corinne "
10 " She could only sit and stare at the man she'd once thought the world would be better off without.What would have happened had someone chosen to love him as a child despite his behavior or showered him with the prayers she'd thought he didn't deserve?She couldn't imagine he'd have turned out better, but he'd probably have less guilt and shame to deal with, and fewer people would have been hurt.A Chance at ForeverMelissa Jagears "
11 " This couldn't be happening. Not unless he's stumbled into one of those silly romance novels his aunt used to read. "
12 " If only being a damsel in distress--and having a hero sweep in and save her--were a sensible plan. "
13 " If you can lean from your mistakes, then you're better off for it. It might not be something you can look back on proudly, but you can use what you've learned to make your future something to be proud of. "
14 " She couldn't let the fear of reliving past disappointments keep her from the chance of discovering a joy she'd never known. "
15 " He certainly believed she was something special, and he ached for her to believe it too. "
16 " What you experienced is not God punishing you for your past choices. You've asked for His forgiveness, and because He's promised He will completely forgive, He's done so. If we can't trust Him to forgive, then there's no reason to trust Him to do anything else He's promised. "
17 " Christ didn't worry about his reputation. He associated with those who desperately needed Him. The frowns of the religious leaders didn't stop Him from helping the lowly. "
― Melissa Jagears , A Heart Most Certain (Teaville Moral Society, #1)
18 " His prayer was so different, like a conversation. People should not talk to the Almighty God like they were friends. It simply wasn't done. "
― Melissa Jagears , A Bride for Keeps (Unexpected Brides, #1)
19 " And your precious reputation will remain unblemished by any act of kindness that doesn't meet the approval of those worried only about themselves. "
20 " Once Momma left, Evelyn stared back out at the sky, where the sparkle of the first star emerged. As a child, she'd always thought the best wishing star was the first one to appear, but girlhood wishes had gotten her into a lot of trouble. Better to pray God would do as He pleased than make any wishes. "
