J.E.B. Spredemann Quotes & Sayings

Incredulous, Hannah gasped. I certainly don't want to attract that kind of attention from Christian. It's ... it's sinful. — J.E.B. Spredemann

You know, I've always thought scars were beautiful. Really. They remind me of my Saviour. You know, without scars, Jesus would look like any other man. His scars proved his love for you and me. He became marred and disfigured by choice, because of his love. — J.E.B. Spredemann

She knew that oftentimes hurtful people were hurting people, so she determined to pray for them all the more. — J.E.B. Spredemann

There is nothing unforgivable and there are no secrets before an all-knowing merciful God. — J.E.B. Spredemann

Peter had never been so forward — J.E.B. Spredemann

It's been said that only the educated are free, but I contend. Only those who are educated with TRUTH can be inherently free. Otherwise, you are simply indoctrinated with error. — J.E.B. Spredemann

Brianna peered through the large window into the sea of plexiglass cradles. Each infant, so small and precious, belonged to someone. Someone who cared for them. Someone who loved them. Brianna sniffled and turned away, unable to bear the thought that she had no one. — J.E.B. Spredemann

To deny the existence of God would be to close your eyes to the beauty around you, to close your ears to the symphony of nature, to close your nostrils to the scents wafting on the breeze, to close your mouth to the delicacies of nourishment, to close your hands to the feel of luxury, to close your mind to the ability to think, and to close your heart to the only love that can penetrate the depths of the soul. For in Him all things consist, in Him we live, and move, and have our being, and without Him we cannot help but be fools. — J.E.B. Spredemann

Don't let the bonds of fear and doubt keep you from attempting the impossible. Each attempt will loosen the chains and you'll eventually break free, thus finding the 'impossible' was actually possible all along. — J.E.B. Spredemann

It was then that she realized she still had God. He was the only one who hadn't left her. He knew who she was, even if she didn't. A single tear formed in the corner of her eye as she thanked God for not abandoning her - especially when she needed Him most. — J.E.B. Spredemann

Bishop Hostettler explained that baptism was not the means by which one is saved, but simply an outward sign of salvation. Just as an Amishman's beard is an indication of his marriage and commitment to his wife, so baptism symbolizes our covenant with Christ. — J.E.B. Spredemann

He realized he needed strength, sustenance that couldn't come from bread alone. He desperately needed God. — J.E.B. Spredemann

Well, I guess it's all in God's hands anyway. He has a way of making things turn out," Mattie asserted.
"Yes, He does. Doesn't He? Thank you for reminding me of that, Mattie." She gave her friend a hug. "Sometimes it's hard not to second guess the choices I've made."
"I know what you mean. When life brings changes, I think we tend to do that more." Mattie wiped away a tear. "I miss the old life sometimes, but I know this is God's will for me. And God's will is always best, whether we realize it at the time or not. — J.E.B. Spredemann

Bring a smile to her beautiful face. He needed to get her mind — J.E.B. Spredemann

The world is so different when viewed through the light of God's Word. — J.E.B. Spredemann

She breathed in the crisp autumn air, hoping the loveliness of nature would somehow cleanse her soul and overshadow her sorrow. — J.E.B. Spredemann

Isn't that the way God works? She'd thought. He takes the things in our lives that are ugly, disgusting, and downright wicked, and transforms them into something magnificent. — J.E.B. Spredemann

Learning to read is one of the most extraordinary gifts you'll ever receive, so open up God's Word and read the most extraordinary book ever written. — J.E.B. Spredemann

It's important to have a husband that lives and believes the same way you do. Otherwise, you're asking for problems. — J.E.B. Spredemann

Loving someone can be hard at times. You risk a lot when you love - your heart and soul, at the least. Love is the most important and most rewarding investment you can make in another person. — J.E.B. Spredemann

YOU are important. You are special. You are loved. GOD has a plan for your life! Find out what it is and you'll experience a depth of fulfillment you never thought possible. — J.E.B. Spredemann

The Bible says that each person is a sinner and everyone is wicked in the sight of God. God cannot allow sin into Heaven, so we must get rid of our sin somehow. If we don't, then we have no hope of Heaven.
Jesus is the only one who can take our sins away. The Bible says that God is not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance. Jesus came down from Heaven and died on the cross for our sins. — J.E.B. Spredemann

If a picture is worth a thousand words, then the imagination is worth a thousand pictures. — J.E.B. Spredemann

One of the greatest gifts in this world is the ability to make others smile. - The Unauthorized Autobiography of Jonathan Fisher — J.E.B. Spredemann

If you're always looking back at what you've lost, you'll never discover the treasure that lies just up ahead. — J.E.B. Spredemann

The Bible says that the blood of Jesus Christ cleanseth us from all sin. — J.E.B. Spredemann

My grace is sufficient for thee. The words soothed her soul like a healing balm. — J.E.B. Spredemann

Choices made, whether bad or good, follow you forever and affect everyone in their path one way or another. — J.E.B. Spredemann

It would still be a long way until she was completely free, but the door had been cracked open and a smidgen of hope broke through the darkness. — J.E.B. Spredemann

We just have to live each new day as if it's a precious gift. When I wake up in the morning I like to think that this day will be better than any day I've ever lived. — J.E.B. Spredemann

Readers are the glue that binds the books together. — J.E.B. Spredemann

It was as though God's hand was reaching down to Anna, and she was reaching her hands to Harvey and Joe, creating a circle of love. — J.E.B. Spredemann

Yep, there's special eyes that only Jesus can give. When people have special eyes, they can see past a person's face and show other people love. — J.E.B. Spredemann

Moonlight filtered in through the blinds illuminating their bedroom, but the bright glow couldn't penetrate the darkness that surrounded her heart. — J.E.B. Spredemann

There is no problem too large that God can't handle," Mamm assured. "Besides, God showed me a wonderful verse from His Word. Romans chapter eight verse twenty-eight: And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. — J.E.B. Spredemann

Trust, once lost, could not be easily found. Not in a year, perhaps not even in a lifetime. — J.E.B. Spredemann

Expecting to receive a rebuke, her heart lifted when she read the words on the page, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee. — J.E.B. Spredemann