The Centurion's Wife Quotes

“How else can we become reconciled, except one individual at a time? This Jesus you seek did not come to address nations. He washed the wounds of lepers. He dined with sinners. He healed all who came to him. One person at a time.”
― Janette Oke, The Centurion's Wife

“When he looked at me, I saw my own soul. His gaze broke through all my assumptions, all my barriers. I was stripped to the very essence of my being. He saw all my lies and my failures and all my sinful ways. And yet he loved me still.”
― Janette Oke, The Centurion's Wife

“He did this not only for us, but for everyone who witnessed that day. And for those like you who hear of it. He did this to show that even in the darkest hour, when there is no reason to go forward, no possibility of a better tomorrow, he is there to comfort, to guide, to heal. He brings with him the gift of hope. Impossible, glorious, joyful hope.”
― Janette Oke, The Centurion's Wife

“Why is this important? Because it means the division between God and man has been abolished.”
― Janette Oke, The Centurion's Wife

“Understanding comes from within, from knowing and trusting in the Lord.”
― Janette Oke, The Centurion's Wife

“He did this to show that even in the darkest hour, when there is no reason to go forward, no possibility of a better tomorrow, he is there to comfort, to guide, to heal. He brings with him the gift of hope. Impossible, glorious, joyful hope.”
― Janette Oke, The Centurion's Wife

“I was stripped to the very essence of my being. He saw all my lies and my failures and all my sinful ways. And yet he loved me still.”
― Janette Oke, The Centurion's Wife

“We light the candle and ask the Lord Jehovah to illuminate the week ahead. We sprinkle spices into the flame and remind ourselves that the Sabbath should remain a sweet scent in our lives, flavoring the days to come.”
― Janette Oke, The Centurion's Wife

“written, preserved, and passed on to us. What an indescribable blessing it is for us”
― Janette Oke, The Centurion's Wife

“It may sound simplistic, but is meant wholeheartedly. We are so privileged to have the Scriptures”
― Janette Oke, The Centurion's Wife

“Bah. Love is for poets and princes. For the likes of us, we must hope for a tomorrow without pain.”
― Davis Bunn, The Centurion's Wife

“If this is not fulfilled, Leah, it is not the fault of God’s Law, it is the fault of those to whom his Law was given.”
― Davis Bunn, The Centurion's Wife

“Our task is to carry the Lord’s peace into every situation, into every duty.”
― Davis Bunn, The Centurion's Wife

“They have formed communities from the Dead Sea north to the Golan. They say they will not return to Jerusalem until Jerusalem has been returned to God.”
― Davis Bunn, The Centurion's Wife

“The chants themselves were not alarming, but the sound as of one voice held implications of a power he could neither understand nor truly describe.”
― Davis Bunn, The Centurion's Wife

“The power to choose one’s fate was the prerogative of the wealthy and the firstborn.”
― Davis Bunn, The Centurion's Wife

“embraced.”
― Janette Oke, The Centurion's Wife

“Our task is to carry the Lord’s peace into every situation, into every duty.”
― Janette Oke, The Centurion's Wife

“He was too bold,” said Abigail with a shake of her head. “It was not proper. And he is Roman.” Leah”
― Janette Oke, The Centurion's Wife

“His gaze lingered upon Abigail,”
― Janette Oke, The Centurion's Wife

“It’s not hiding us, Leah. The shawl, this head covering, is a declaration before man and God. His divine Law proclaims women to be of great worth and orders that they be protected. First through their father, then their husband. If the husband dies, then women are protected through next of kin. And if there are no next of kin, the community. If this is not fulfilled, Leah, it is not the fault of God’s Law, it is the fault of those to whom his Law was given.” Leah”
― Janette Oke, The Centurion's Wife

“These Judaeans are insane!” Alban”
― Janette Oke, The Centurion's Wife

“Have you grown since I saw you last?” “No, master. I’m still the runt you left behind.” “I have never called you that. Scamp, most certainly. Scoundrel, almost daily. But never runt.” “That’s”
― Janette Oke, The Centurion's Wife

“Some tea?” “I wouldn’t say no, sir.” When”
― Janette Oke, The Centurion's Wife

“Sir!” Alban came to rigid attention as his feet smacked the floor and saluted. “Centurion Alban reporting to the garrison commander, sir!” “I”
― Janette Oke, The Centurion's Wife

“All I know for certain is this: Caiaphas—and probably Annas also—is still extremely worried about a man who was most definitely crucified and buried.”
― Janette Oke, The Centurion's Wife

“Alban finally realized why Pilate was so concerned about revolution. The man ruled this province with one irregular legion, mostly mercenaries, few fully trained. Against him stood a people who were united only by prayer. But united with a mysterious bond totally foreign to any Roman Alban knew. Roman”
― Janette Oke, The Centurion's Wife

“She whispered, “What of love?” “Bah. Love is for poets and princes. For the likes of us, we must hope for a tomorrow without pain.” Dorit must have seen the sorrow shadow Leah’s eyes, for her voice gentled. “My little one, listen carefully to what I say. You must set such futile dreams of love and happiness aside. And you must plan.”
― Janette Oke, The Centurion's Wife

“date”
― Davis Bunn, The Centurion's Wife

“You are not asking me. I am asking you. Our lives are in God’s hands now. Perhaps he has plans, a mission for us to fulfill. Instead of a soldier of Rome, you might now be a messenger of God. But if not, then I still choose to be your wife, for whatever time he allows us to have.”
― Janette Oke, The Centurion's Wife