“However, as he began his prayer, she couldn’t think about anything but the warm pressure of his hands against hers. His fingers… — Jody Hedlund Every day Copy Share Image
“Maybe that's why God had placed the angel at the Garden of Eden—to keep people away from the Tree of Life? Not… — Jody Hedlund Garden of eden 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… — Jody Hedlund First kiss Copy Share Image
“I’ve been trying to think of a solution,” Reinhold said, “and I could come up with only one idea.” “What?” “Marry me.”… — Jody Hedlund Good father Copy Share Image
“Maybe we won't have the beauty of a perfect summer. But neither do we have to endure the callousness of an uncaring… — Jody Hedlund Authors-note 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… — Jody Hedlund Getting married 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… — Jody Hedlund Marriage 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… — Jody Hedlund Big picture Copy Share Image
“Just because the whole world changes its opinion about something doesn't mean God changes his.” — Jody Hedlund God 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… — Jody Hedlund Loss of a parent 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… — Jody Hedlund Family 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… — Jody Hedlund Fear Copy Share Image
“You’re amazing.” He didn’t realize he’d spoken the words aloud and that he was staring at her again, until she averted her… — Jody Hedlund Time and energy Copy Share Image
“Maybe his offer to marry her had taken them both by surprise, but now that he’d brought it up, he couldn’t imagine… — Jody Hedlund Comfortable life Copy Share Image
“Like last week, she was wearing all black. And like last week, he couldn’t keep from noticing the way the dark color… — Jody Hedlund Answered prayer Copy Share Image
“Maybe we both let our fears push each other away. But we don't have to do that anymore.” — Jody Hedlund Brave Copy Share Image
“She’d been in and out of the workshop quite often over the past several days, and although they’d talked together during the… — Jody Hedlund Side by side Copy Share Image
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“You really are amazing,” he said again, not caring that his voice was low and perhaps a little too intimate. At his… — Jody Hedlund God help Copy Share Image
“If Sophie’s too young,” he said, “then you can be my girl, Elise. You’re a looker.” “None of us are going to… — Jody Hedlund Matter of time Copy Share Image
“What will it take for you to believe me when I tell you I think you’re amazing?” He’d called her amazing before,… — Jody Hedlund Truth Copy Share Image
“Wait.” She spun much too quickly. He’d rounded the pulpit, looking as if he had every intention of chasing after her. As… — Jody Hedlund Humble man Copy Share Image
“As the sound of Christine’s footsteps faded with her retreat, he realized that next to the new ministry, the thing he wanted… — Jody Hedlund Every day Copy Share Image
“The darkness within me battles with the light. Light might have won the battle this time, but what about the next?” — Jody Hedlund Darkness Copy Share Image
“I shouldn’t have suggested it. I’m making a nuisance of myself again—” He stopped her with a touch to her hand. He… — Jody Hedlund Break free Copy Share Image
