“Maybe his offer to marry her had taken them both by surprise, but now that he’d brought it up, he couldn’t imagine his life without her. In fact, dread tightened his chest at the thought of what life would be… — Jody Hedlund Copy Share Image
“However, as he began his prayer, she couldn’t think about anything but the warm pressure of his hands against hers. His fingers were strong but also contained a tenderness she’d grown to appreciate about him. In fact, there were many things she’d learned about him that she liked. He was humble, open to her ideas, and yet he wasn’t a… — Jody Hedlund Copy Share
“Maybe that's why God had placed the angel at the Garden of Eden—to keep people away from the Tree of Life? Not to prevent… — Jody Hedlund Copy Share Image
“Her pretty mouth curled into the beginning of a smile. He’d learned that she doled out smiles sparingly, and so he gave himself permission to study her face, her dainty chin and nose and the slenderness of her lips. If he were to kiss her, he would have to do so tenderly, otherwise he might crush her. Her smile faded.… — Jody Hedlund Copy Share
“I’ve been trying to think of a solution,” Reinhold said, “and I could come up with only one idea.” “What?” “Marry me.” A burst of laughter tumbled out of her. At the flash of hurt on Reinhold’s face, she cut the laughter short. “You’re serious?” “Yes, why wouldn’t I be?” he responded. “Because that would be really awkward.” “It wouldn’t… — Jody Hedlund Copy Share
“Maybe we won't have the beauty of a perfect summer. But neither do we have to endure the callousness of an uncaring winter. Instead,… — Jody Hedlund Copy Share Image
“Christine,” he mumbled between their lips, “we must be married soon.” She couldn’t find the words to answer him. She’d never imagined anyone would… — Jody Hedlund Copy Share Image
“They would face many more hardships in the days to come. They wouldn’t be perfect and neither would their marriage. But they could still… — Jody Hedlund Copy Share Image
“When things don't turn out the way we want, about the only thing we can do is know God is still there piecing together… — Jody Hedlund Copy Share Image
“Just because the whole world changes its opinion about something doesn't mean God changes his.” — Jody Hedlund Copy Share Image
“Reverend Bedell?” she said. He halted and glanced at her. She expected irritation or at least weariness to cross his features and was completely… — Jody Hedlund Copy Share Image
“Her words made her pause. She couldn't have anything that was truly worthwhile without fighting for it-her farm, her family, and perhaps even love… — Jody Hedlund Copy Share Image
“Christine,” he started, “is it possible that God can do more yet between us?” Was that a note of hope in his voice? Did… — Jody Hedlund Copy Share Image
