Brock Thoene

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Moriah Howard

“Shattering those who answer innocentiy is the tyrant's way of easing his embarrassment." 

“but always remember who and what you are. All the world, it seems, has sold its soul. Hold tightly to the hand of God, Elisa. Hold tightly to His hand."

Jesu, joy of man's desiring, Holy wisdom, love most bright; Drawn by Thee, our souls aspiring Soar to uncreated light. ..

 "I am small, my heart is pure.... No one chall live in it but Jesus alone. lch bin klein, mein Herz ist rein. Soll niemand drin wohnen als Jesus allein..."

Because there are not enough who are willing to server as God's hands here in this world. Men like Hugel follow their own evil ambition and then link their deeds to God. Such hypocrisy is slander of the Got who created man in His image. Don't be angry at God because of what evil men do, Leah. Just do what you know is truly right. And know that love is the only true image of the Christ whom you have feared. Herr Hugel goes to church, but Jesus is not there! No. He is here, with you who have put your own life in danger for the sake of love. He has been here with you all along, and He will be wherever there are people like you. The problem is not with God, you see, Leah? There are too many Hugels sitting in church and not enough willing hearts ready to serve and live the truth!"

“Without the goodness of small things, there is no greater good.”

“Permitting the state to decide who is "worthy" of life opens the floodgates of destruction. A government that permits, encourgges and ultimately requires the death of those deemed "unfit" will fnd it easier to eliminate other "undesirables" as well. And who is to say what physical, racial, mental or religious attributes may one day determine "worthiness'"? God alone has the right to decide the worth of human life. I pray that it is not too late for us already!

“Stand now for those things that are filled with love and a reflection of the pure heart of Christ. Judge well between that which is the true love of Christ and that which is only illusion masquerading as light. Do not be deceived.”

 "There are times when there is no light in the darkness, and then we must pray for even a tiny candle that will guide us." 

Again, I will always rate this series 5 stars!! I love every book in it. This is is my third time reading it and it still captivates me.

Jeni Enjaian

I enjoyed this book but like the first one, it didn't stand out. It, again like the first book, was easy to set down for indefinite periods of time if I had had to. I think that's likely because, in my opinion, these books are just above average and I've read them before.
Compared to most Christian historical fiction, these books are incredibly well written. (That's sad that I have to say that but unfortunately it's true.) The Thoenes take the time to fully research the history in which they base the plots. Their history is so spot on that I will forgive them the elevation of their characters to pivotal (albeit fictional) historical roles.
I did enjoy the book and it will stay part of my personal library.

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