Elizabeth

“The lady sitting next to me makes eye contact and smiles. She’s grandma age and wearing a statement glam necklace. “How long have you been together?” I choke on water. Full-on spit up all over my dress. “We’re not,” I cough. “Sure, sweets. Sure.” I blame the matching outfits.”
― Marisa Kanter, As If on Cue

“I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people—for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. This is good, and pleases God our Savior, who wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth.”
― Melanie Dickerson, The Golden Braid

“Pick on someone your own size,” Cassian said to Amren, shoveling roast chicken into his mouth. “I’d feel bad for the mice,” Azriel muttered.”
― Sarah J. Maas, A Court of Frost and Starlight

“Jesus said the greatest commandment is to love God with all your heart, and the second greatest is to love your neighbor as yourself.”
― Melanie Dickerson, The Golden Braid