“Put in the time, learn something new, challenge your perception and know that a setback is an opportunity in hindsight”

“All your jewels are mine to plunder.”

“That’s what he is—a snake, a dangerous predator—and here I am, a mouse…waiting to be devoured.Luna Ketz, Rise Above Twilight”

“The more we rehearse the worse we become.”

“So, what…in the meantime, you just…” He glanced at her then back at the road. “Deny yourself?”Em gave a half smile at the incredulity in his voice. Clearly it was a foreign concept to him. “It’s okay. I have a battery operated boyfriend awaiting my attention when I get home.”He shot her a quick, open-mouthed stare, his lips parted enticingly. He looked so stunned at her admission she couldn’t help but laugh.“Sorry, didn’t you know that women did that, too? Did I shock you?”“Not at all.” He recovered quickly, a big smile splitting his profile. “I’m just trying to decide which is sexier. Self-denial or self-abuse.”

“If not from eternal separation from God, what exactly are we saving people from?”

“If I had the authority to pick and choose who gets to know Christ as Savior, that would make me God. Thank the one true God that I am not.”

“In women he doesn’t trust! He is an atheist.”

“You can get addicted to trouble if you’re not careful.”