Castle of Refuge Quotes

“He would always be the man with only one arm. And she would always be the woman with the scars.”
― Melanie Dickerson, Castle of Refuge

“It is an ideal morning,' Audrey agreed. 'A few clouds, which gives the sun somewhere to show off the colors.'

'But it is not as beautiful as your smile.' Lord Dericott was staring at her now.

'You are flattering me.' She felt herself blushing, her mind flitting to their kisses and his declaration of love for her the previous day.

'It is not flattery but truth. I think your smile is more beautiful than the sunrise.'

'And I think you are the bravest and best man I know.”
― Melanie Dickerson, Castle of Refuge

“Their scars were not things to hide and be ashamed of. Their scars kept them humble, which was pleasing to God, and kept their hearts soft. And it was a bond between them that she was confident would never break.”
― Melanie Dickerson, Castle of Refuge

“God did not do evil, people did. And sometimes God had purposes and reasons for the bad things that happened that were beyond the knowledge of mortals. Where was his faith if he blamed God for every bad thing?”
― Melanie Dickerson, Castle of Refuge

“I like that you mention confidence. It is different than arrogance or pride, which inflates a person's view of themselves and makes them difficult to work with. But confidence is the very thing needed to accomplish any task... If he can stay humble rather than prideful, then his confidence will increase and he can accomplish more and more. -Lord Edwin Dericott”
― Melanie Dickerson, Castle of Refuge

“Forgive me, God, for my bitterness, unforgiving spirit, and lack of faith.”
― Melanie Dickerson, Castle of Refuge

“There was something in the Psalms about David asking God to smite his enemies. But what good would that do? Jesus taught forgiveness, after all. So she whispered, “God, help me forgive them. But most of all . . . help me. Send someone to help me, for I do not know where I am going or how I will get there.”
― Melanie Dickerson, Castle of Refuge

“...if you ever have doubts that the man you are marrying is not a good man, then promise me you will not marry him.”
― Melanie Dickerson, Castle of Refuge

“But Audrey was helping him realize it wasn't brute strength or his ability to sit a horse or wield a sword that made him a man. Self-sacrifice and courage were what defined the best kind of man.”
― Melanie Dickerson, Castle of Refuge