A Memory Between Us Quotes

“Long ago she'd clamped an iron shell around her heart and nothing and no one could pry it lose, but deep inside the tender flesh still beat.”
― Sarah Sundin, A Memory Between Us

“Forgiveness doesn't require approval," she said. "God never approves of sin, but he still forgives us.”
― Sarah Sundin, A Memory Between Us

“The shame of her youth screamed at her from every brick, but Jesus silenced it. She had dreaded this moment for weeks, but God was so powerful. In the very place of her worst sin and deepest pain his peace billowed through her soul.”
― Sarah Sundin, A Memory Between Us

“Ah, you can't think when you're in love.”
― Sarah Sundin, A Memory Between Us

“Ruth wiped her eyes. Successful at a price? Forgiven but damaged? She wished so much more for her baby sister.”
― Sarah Sundin, A Memory Between Us

“Brick walls towered over her. Decrepit staircases crowded about her. Nothing had changed. The line there, the lessons there, the rape there. Shouldn't the place be crimson with blood and black with shame?”
― Sarah Sundin, A Memory Between Us

“She raised her head and saw a squadron of fighter planes. She stretched her hand high as if she could grab hold and climb away from what she had done, from who she was.”
― Sarah Sundin, A Memory Between Us

“of course you understand why he can't forgive you because you can't forgive yourself. You don't even believe God forgave you...if you did you'd shove off that shame. Jesus forgave you. Why can't you? Why can't Jack?”
― Sarah Sundin, A Memory Between Us

“Each word plunged a knife into her body and spirit, crushed her with the burden of who she was.”
― Sarah sundin , A Memory Between Us

“Oh Lord, that’s it, isn't it? That’s trust. I have to trust you even if he rapes me. You’ll be with me. You’ll help me through somehow.”
― Sarah Sundin, A Memory Between Us