We realize that by the grace of God, we could be the ones that have this extra need.

When I make a vow to God, then I would suggest to you that's even stronger than a handshake in Texas.

The God we serve does not seek out the perfect, but instead uses our imperfections and our shortcomings for his greater good. I am humbled by my own limitations. But where I am weak, He is strong.

My grace is sufficient for thee. The words soothed her soul like a healing balm.

I survive all those battles," she growled, "and I get defeated by a stupid chunk of rock!

Hera: Ohh, Thalia Grace, when I get out of here, you'll be sorry you were ever born.
Thalia: Save it! You've been nothing but a curse to every child of Zeus for ages. You sent a bunch of intestinally challenged cows after my friend Annabeth
Hera: She was disrespectful!
Thalia: You dropped a statue on my legs.
Hera: It was an accident!
Thalia: AND you took my brother