The Spice King

You're still alive because God has plans for you, even if we don't understand what they are yet.

She wasn't a woman of tremendous valor or daring heroism, but she'd always tried to lead her life in a way that would honor Jesus through small acts of goodness every day. Hour by hour, brick by brick, these small choices had slowly built a life of integrity.

She embodied laughter and optimism and steadfast determination. Being with her felt like wind in his sails.

God had never promised them a life free of sorrow, only the tools to hold and keep them through stormy days.

The politicians at the helm would change every four years, but the heartbeat of America would stay strong.

He leaned down and kissed her, and nothing had ever felt so right.

You'd do that for us?' He'd bring her pearls from the bottom of the ocean if she wanted them.

I know you are loyal to the Smithsonian," Gray finally said. "I know you consider them peaceable, harmless scientists. They aren't. They have an agenda." "Yes!" She said passionately. "Their agenda is to unlock the mysteries of the world around us. There's no profit motive involved, just the insatiable, unquenchable need to know.

It was impossible for mere mortals to understand the tapestry of blessings and tragedies God wove into their lives, but there had to be meaning in it somewhere, and it was her duty to help Elaine find it. "God led us here," Annabelle whispered. "He planted a hope in your heart that was strong enough to send us a thousand miles across the country. There is a reason and we'll keep going until we find it. We can't falter now.

You’re still alive because God has plans for you, even if we don’t understand what they are yet.