Mark of Distinction Quotes

“When tempers flare, people are always far more interested in expressing their hurt than in seeking solutions.”
― Jessica Dotta, Mark of Distinction

“Not many choose to die, and I know better than anyone how dear your former life is to you. If you hand over that, do you really believe such a sacrifice would go unnoticed?” The idea of love won me. I could never follow the God of my vicar’s making, but this—this made me yearn. The thought of a God who waited patiently, hand outstretched, eagerly anticipating me . . . that thought undid me. Perhaps it was because of Isaac too. His daily care and tender ministrations set another example, painted another image.”
― Jessica Dotta, Mark of Distinction

“You’re on the right path; I can say that much. It is no easy decision to lay down your life, especially without assurance of what that will entail. You fear being further broken, but consider that in the hands of Jesus, a broken loaf can feed thousands, while intact it will feed only one.”
― Jessica Dotta, Mark of Distinction

“Who could have foreseen that in order for either of us to ever be whole again, our lives would need to be broken? And who but a master hand could have guided us safely along such a path?”
― Jessica Dotta, Mark of Distinction

“My father sat ensconced in his chair like a fabled god. Tall, strong, immovable. But I saw through his illusion and despaired.”
― Jessica Dotta, Mark of Distinction

“It's bad enough my men wonder why I must kidnap my own wife to hold a conversation with her.”
― Jessica Dotta, Mark of Distinction