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61 " You talk of being a believer, but you can’t seem to trust anyone, not even God. You cling to your wealth as your security and carry the baggage of being unworthy, even though God loves you and has forgiven you. You should have listened a little closer to that sermon in church a couple of weeks back. "
― Colleen Coble , Safe in His Arms (Under Texas Stars, #2)
62 " Lily Donaldson tiptoed to the front door and winced when it opened with a creak. "
― Colleen Coble , Butterfly Palace (Love Across the Sea #1)
63 " She put her hands together in a pious attitude and segued into a Princess Bride persona. “Mawwiage . . . mawwiage is what bwings us togevah today . . . mawwiage and twue wuv. "
― Colleen Coble , Beyond a Doubt (Rock Harbor, #2)
64 " Love made you vulnerable--any kind of love. "
― Colleen Coble , Two Reasons to Run (Pelican Harbor #2)
65 " People are going to pull you in all directions. Where you end up is a direct result of how wise your decisions are. "
― Colleen Coble , Lonestar Sanctuary (Lonestar, #1)
66 " We keep walking the right direction in spite of not being able to see the path. "
― Colleen Coble , Three Missing Days (Pelican Harbor #3)
67 " out of the nest. He estimated the clutch had been around fifty eggs, "
― Colleen Coble , A Stranger's Game
68 " A mermaid’s tears are precious. Sea glass is said to be made of mermaid tears. "
― Colleen Coble , The Inn at Ocean's Edge (Sunset Cove, #1)
69 " The horses came thundering toward Margaret. "Get down!" Daniel tackled her to the dusty ground. The breath puffed out of her. She struggled to free herself, but his strong body kept her pinned beneath him. She could smell the clean scent of soap underneath the scent of his skin. Never in her life had she felt so helpless and dependent. And protected. The word whispered through her brain with a gentle allure. "
70 " Normal life is not ever perfect. What kind of people would we be if God never allowed our faith to be tested? Adversity makes us stronger. "
― Colleen Coble , Edge of Dusk (Annie Pederson, #1)
71 " Though she wouldn’t say she would ever pray for adversity, she could see how God had used it in her life. "
72 " The Bible says a man’s heart is desperately wicked, and who can know it? We’re all capable of more evil than we realize. "
― Colleen Coble , Black Sands (Aloha Reef, #2)
73 " I can’t impose on my friends for too long. I’m not sure what to do.” He tipped her face up and brushed a kiss across her lips. “You’ll marry me, of course. As soon as it can be arranged.” Her pulse skipped, and she pulled back. “Right away?” His eyes were smiling and full of love. “I’d marry you tomorrow if we could arrange it that quickly.” The thought of being a family with him and Edward brought heat rushing to her cheeks. “I’d like that more than anything in the world,” she said. “Tell me what to do and I’ll arrange it.” “There are so many things to do, I don’t know where to start,” she said, laughing. The smile left his face. “When, my love?” The possessiveness in his voice heated her cheeks even more. “I need at least two weeks. I have to make a dress.” “I’ll buy you one.” “I want to make it. I’ll only have one wedding day. "
― Colleen Coble , The Lightkeeper's Daughter (Mercy Falls, #1)
74 " I'd trusted in my own strength about so many things. I realized God delights in using the weak and fearful. "
― Colleen Coble , Alaska Twilight
75 " I fled Him, down the nights and down the days; I fled Him, down the arches of the years; I fled Him, down the labyrinthine ways Of my own mind; and in the mist of tears. —“The Hound of Heaven” (FRANCIS THOMPSON, 1859–1907) "
― Colleen Coble , Without a Trace (Rock Harbor, #1)
76 " I already did. The turnout seemed strong already.” “We’ll know tonight if he’s won.” He turned toward the door. “I hope you’re right. I’ll pick you "
77 " Nor do I," Anu said quietly. "But there is never so much love in our lives that we can afford to reject it when it is offered. "
― Colleen Coble
78 " God is never cruel. He always has a plan, and he sees beyond this temporal life. It might not be what we’d have chosen, but he always works things together for our good. "
79 " Your error is that you think this world is the reality. In truth, eternity is the reality and this life is but a shadow, a place to develop our character and grow more like Jesus. "
― Colleen Coble , Freedom's Light
80 " Daniel's chocolate eyes studied her, and a wave of heat stung her cheeks. What did he think? He said nothing, just raked her with a gaze that made her feel self-conscious and gangly. He stood and held out his hand. I'd better take my gun. Confusion thickened her tongue. Your gun? I'll have to protect you from the other men. He grinned but the admiration in his eyes was clear. "