A Worthy Rebel Quotes

“If we have courage and willingness to face a challenge, perhaps then God will give us a way through it.”
― Jody Hedlund, A Worthy Rebel

“She was indeed a worthy rebel. Her courage in the face of torment gave me the courage to take a stand against the wrongs too. I'd always wondered what my purpose was. And here it was before me. Providence had allowed me to experience the suffering and heartache of the peasants not only that I might empathize with them, but so I could become an instrument of change.”
― Jody Hedlund, A Worthy Rebel

“Hatred stirreth up strifes, but love covereth all sins," Priest said, quoting a verse he'd admonished me with at other times. "I can't stop the hate," I admitted. "It only makes us do things, we regret and creates bitterness. Eventually, bitterness poisons the hearts.”
― Jody Hedlund, A Worthy Rebel

“He'd been a man of few words, and he'd shown my mother how much he loved her every day in his actions. He'd modeled tenderness, devotion, and kindness. If I truly loved Izzy, I'd do the same. I'd show her my love by cherishing her and preserving her honor.”
― Jody Hedlund, A Worthy Rebel

“If we don't be loving one another, then we'll crumble for certain.”
― Jody Hedlund, A Worthy Rebel

“He was by far the handsomest, not just because his face was pleasant to look upon, but because he held himself with a strong, noble bearing. He looked every man in the eyes when he spoke. He respectfully listened to others in return. And he moved with an air of decisive leadership.”
― Jody Hedlund, A Worthy Rebel

“But 'tis often the waiting that makes the doing more pleasurable later.”
― Jody Hedlund, A Worthy Rebel

“But now on their level without any barriers between us, I could see we really weren't so different after all. We were all made in the image of the same God with the same need for love. And I was learning that love was one commodity we all could give - whether rich or poor.”
― Jody Hedlund, A Worthy Rebel

“Kissing is a very special way of expressing affection, and we shouldn't give our kisses away lightly to just anyone.”
― Jody Hedlund, A Worthy Rebel

“And yet, surely, Providence had brought Izzy to me, had put us together. In spite of the difficulties, the threat of hunger and danger and even death, couldn't we find joy in being together? What if love was one of the methods God had set into place to ease the pain and suffering this life brought?”
― Jody Hedlund, A Worthy Rebel

“I liked that she wasn't embarrassed to be silly, that she genuinely enjoyed interacting with Posy, that she could laugh so easily. She was fresh and innocent and happy - and I loved being with her as much as Posy did.”
― Jody Hedlund, A Worthy Rebel

“He'd cherished her more than his own life.”
― Jody Hedlund, A Worthy Rebel

“Commitment was easy when everything was going well. But it counted most when things were falling apart.”
― Jody Hedlund, A Worthy Rebel

“We are wrong to let our stations define our worth. If God loves both peasant and noble alike, then we should too.”
― Jody Hedlund, A Worthy Rebel

“Commitment was easy when everything was going well. But it counted most when things were falling apart.”
― Jody Hedlund, A Worthy Rebel