Of Daggers and Deception Quotes

“Love was powerful, across distance and across time. And when love was returned, when it was cradled in one’s arms, it became exquisite.”
― A.L. Sowards, Of Daggers and Deception

“Life was like that sometimes—it wore you out and left you beaten and sore. Then, every once in a while, God granted a little moment of peace and contentment, when all the pain fell away and everything was as comfortable as the caress of a warm bath.”
― A.L. Sowards, Of Daggers and Deception

“Her lips were like poetry, soft and warm and alive.”
― A.L. Sowards, Of Daggers and Deception

“If I can’t trust her, we have no place together, and if we have no place together, then maybe I can’t trust my heart.”
― A.L. Sowards, Of Daggers and Deception

“God led me to a new family. Though I am scarred, I am still alive. Though I am in pain, I can still work and support myself. And I know what it feels like to love. I know the power of loyalty and the value of friendship. I would rather have felt those things, even if it hurts, than have them pass me by.”
― A.L. Sowards, Of Daggers and Deception

“I need hope. I need peace. And I need a Savior. He asks for sacrifices sometimes: obedience, humility. But He offers His love regardless.”
― A.L. Sowards, Of Daggers and Deception

“Some family you’re born with.” I put my hand on his shoulder. “Some family you collect along the way.”
― A.L. Sowards, Of Daggers and Deception

“No one had ever said turning the other cheek was easy, but I was determined to try when it came to my brother.”
― A.L. Sowards, Of Daggers and Deception

“Living a life of faith doesn’t mean everything will be easy. It just means you have better perspective when the hard things come.”
― A.L. Sowards, Of Daggers and Deception