“Sometimes…Noel would call me, and he sounded so scared and lost and alone, but…but he couldn’t come home…it wasn’t safe there. It wasn’t safe…anywhere.” He fell silent, his breaths quick and deep. “I prayed every day, all day, that God… — C.J. Bishop Copy Share
“Sometimes…Noel would call me, and he sounded so scared and lost and alone, but…but he couldn’t come home…it wasn’t safe there. It wasn’t safe…anywhere.” He fell silent, his breaths quick and deep. “I prayed every day, all day, that God would do something. And then…” he trembled and fresh tears formed. “Abel called.” He ducked his head again, quiet sobs… — C.J. Bishop Copy Share
“It is forming a circle of love that gathers in the whole family. It is speaking words of appreciation and demonstrating gratitude in thoughtful ways. It is having the capacity to forgive and forget. It is giving each other an atmosphere in which each can grow. It is finding room for the things of the spirit. It is a common… — C.J. Bishop Copy Share
“Chris assured with a soft laugh. He drew Noah a little closer, holding him a fraction tighter. “Now, let’s see if you remember what… — C.J. Bishop Copy Share Image
“Axel hugged his head and rode him furiously. The car rocked and shook as Clint’s arms curled around Axel’s fevered body and cinched tight—and… — C.J. Bishop Copy Share Image
“His eyes passed over each couple and new tears formed. There is no sin here. ♦” — C.J. Bishop Copy Share Image
“For God acknowledged that it is not good that man should be alone. Marriage is a new beginning to a new life now shared with another person. A fresh start. It is not humanly possible to forget what came before, but as new couples, you should strive to lay to rest the pain, affliction, and strife of the past and… — C.J. Bishop Copy Share
“Had Chris noticed Noah’s attention? Noah didn’t think so. Did he want him to? Noah smiled at him shyly. Yes—he did want him to.… — C.J. Bishop Copy Share Image
“Mind if we’re here?” “I actually think that might be good,” Devlin told him. “He is very fond of you. I think you make… — C.J. Bishop Copy Share Image
“Marriage is an institution created by God. Marriage was not initially created between a man and a woman for the purpose of procreation, but… — C.J. Bishop Copy Share Image
“Noah looked at Abel. “I don’t care what those people outside the club were saying,” he cried softly. “I think you’re perfect. I think… — C.J. Bishop Copy Share Image
“Abel laughed. “No shit. He’s a looker, for sure. Can’t blame Noah for getting all twitterpated over him.” The” — C.J. Bishop Copy Share Image
