A Different Kind of Courage Quotes

“It is hard for people to understand helping someone if you having nothing to gain.”
― Sarah Holman, A Different Kind of Courage

“Why were people always asking me about things in my past, the things I wanted to keep hidden? But then, why did my life have to be full of details I didn’t want to share with others?”
― Sarah Holman, A Different Kind of Courage

“There is a light that can only be found on the other side of darkness, there is a peace that can only be found on the other side of struggle, there is a faith that can only be found on the other side of doubt, and there is a healing that can only be found on the other side of pain.”
― Sarah Holman, A Different Kind of Courage

“Will you share that path with me always?”

“Nothing would please me more.”
― Sarah Holman, A Different Kind of Courage

“Tell me how to earn my father’s favor, Joseph. You always know what to do.” I am sure my words came out muffled through my hands.

“Perhaps you seek the wrong objective.”

I did not understand. I met Joseph’s calm gaze. “What do you mean, seeking the wrong objective? Isn’t every son supposed to honor their father?”

“Yes, but honor is not the same as earning his favor. You are trying to earn something you cannot obtain.”
― Sarah Holman, A Different Kind of Courage

“No one understood the value of something that was measured with a different standard than they themselves measured by. Matthew was thought to be worthless because he did not communicate how everyone did. My father thought me worthless because I did not have the same business sense that he and my brother were born with.”
― Sarah Holman, A Different Kind of Courage

“At that moment, Mark looked far younger than his eighteen years. He seemed as vulnerable as I felt. Sometimes, the uniforms of the King’s army hid lonely boys, far from home with only the company of rough men who cared little for virtue. Mark was reaching out for worthy friendship, and I would not withdraw my hand. “Yes, Mark. We are friends. I know you would never do anything that would dishonor that friendship.”
― Sarah Holman, A Different Kind of Courage

“Perhaps you should not think too hard on the political struggles. I think it is better if you find your freedom in Christ. He, unlike any man in this world, does not have expectations for you that you cannot meet. You are one of His children, and there is nothing that you can do to earn His favor, because you already have it. Find that truth, walk in the light of it, and you will be free indeed.”
― Sarah Holman, A Different Kind of Courage

“I dreamed of chasing Selah through a field of daisies when a Redcoat started pulling on my arm. It did not take long to realize that Matthew was tugging on my arm, not a soldier.

“Go away. I was out late. I want sleep.” Not to mention that I liked dreaming of chasing my love in a field of daises.”
― Sarah Holman, A Different Kind of Courage