Gretchen Louise

“Have you ever looked closely at the blossom of a Christmas cactus? It is exquisite. When this plant is in full bloom, doing dishes turns into an act of worship for me. My hands are in the suds, but my eyes are delighted by the blossoms in front of me. I can’t help but turn my heart to the Lord who spoke a plant like this into existence. He declared this to be good.”
― Christy Fitzwater, Keeping House: A 30-Day Meditation on the Value of Housekeeping

“I had given up religion for a relationship and now walk confidently in my Father's footsteps and take great delight in knowing that despite all of my sins and failings, He loves me just as I am -- I don't have to earn His love but just accept it.”
― Kelly Nielson, I'll Fly Away

“Over the pale green book-plate that read “Borrowed from the subscription library of Green Leaf Books, Paris,” she glued a new one that read “From the Library of . . .” with space for the owner to inscribe his or her name, and “Purchased at Green Leaf Books, Paris” at the bottom. A dark green vine edged the bookplate.”
― Sarah Sundin, Until Leaves Fall in Paris

“I found out the Germans are adding to the Otto List.”
“The Otto List?”
“The list of books banned for sale in France. It’s named after Otto Abetz, the German ambassador to Paris.”
― Sarah Sundin, Until Leaves Fall in Paris