Remember Grace, if you let anger into your heart, it will push out your ability to love.

Jude was good. But he let his fear and jealousy get to him." Daniel shrugged. "'Fear leads to
anger. Anger leads to hate. Hate leads to the dark side.

There's a difference between people who do hurtful things because they're evil and people who do bad things because of their circumstances.

Cold air clawed at my face, ripping tears from my eyes. I buried my face deep into Daniel's back and breathed in a mixture of familiar scents - almonds, oil paint, earth, and a hint of varnish. I didn't even question why I was on that bike. I just knew I was suppose to be.

The problem with promises is that once you've made one, it's bound to be broken. It's like an
unspoken cosmic rule.

We don't forgive people because they deserve it. We forgive them because they need itwe need it.