It is rather for us here dedicated to the great task remaining before us, that from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full measure of devotion.

For a second she saw the brother she'd known better than herself. Proud, strong, faithful, determined, and yes, just reckless enough to save them all.

Bold and courageous and so full of life. She was adventure and zeal and added a brightness to his day.

No wonder the world needed people of faith to stand strong—they were looking to them for the smallest inkling of hope. ~page 285

Surrender is not a Ranger word. Fine. Let the battle begin.

Don't judge God's love for you on your circumstances, Nathan. Judge it on what you know to be true. God loves you, and He'll give you the strength to do what's right. Just stay the course. That's what God wants for you—everyday faith. Not . . ." John pointed at the wall.

The difference is Gabe lets God fight his battles. He lets God work in people's lives, and he lets them be human. Trusting God protects him, gives him the courage to risk opening his heart and let out love. He knows he is safely in God's shelter. He won't crumble if your father, or even you, let him down. God will hold him up.

You don't have to have special skills to be a hero. You just have to do what's right, despite the cost.

Oh, she knew it. Apparently, she had a type. The kind of men who didn't care what trouble—or death—might be waiting for them. Who turned their face to it and charged ahead. The kind of men who died for what they believed in. The kind of men who would break her heart.

Sometimes there's just no room for apologies.

Don't feel sorry for me.

Bravery is physical; courage is mental and moral.