A Voice in the Wind (Mark of the Lion #1)

by Francine Rivers

‘Do not be afraid nor dismayed because of this great multitude, for the battle is not yours, but God’s.’

Stand firm and let him fight your battles. Do not try to fight alone.”

Jesus forgave the thief, but he didn’t take him down off the cross.”

Rome tolerated every abominable practice, embraced every foul idea in the name of freedom and the rights of the common man. Citizens no longer carried on deviant behavior in private, but pridefully displayed it in public. It was those with moral values who could no longer freely walk in a public park without having to witness a revolting display.

Did freedom have to mean abolishing common decency? Did freedom mean anyone could do anything they wanted anytime they wanted, without consequences?

“You have whatever strength God has given you, and it will be enough to carry out his good purpose. Trust in him.” 30 Phoebe found Julia’s visitor impressive and disturbing.

“Unless we have something worth dying for, Atretes, we’ve nothing worth living for.”