Before I Called You Mine

by Nicole Deese

“The way to shape a child’s heart is through love. And the way to shape a child’s mind is through literature. When you read to a child, you accomplish both.”

There is purpose in the waiting, Lauren. Don’t allow yourself to lose sight of that.”

“Truth is, some people just need a little extra grace when life’s challenges fail to meet their expectations.”

Faith in God is what gives our lives purpose.”

“I don’t think it’s possible for us to measure the impact one person can have on another, but I do believe

that offering hope to someone without it is invaluable.”

My testimony can be summed up in one phrase: God’s way is rarely easy, but it’s always better than mine.”

“God doesn’t trick His children. He loves us, and everything He asks of us, or allows us to walk through, has a purpose.”

We aren’t powerful enough to mess up God’s plan. Can we deny it? Yes. Can we delay it while we chase our own way? Absolutely. But sometimes our character needs time to catch up to our calling.”