The Last Way Home Quotes

“We both have some shattered edges,” he whispered. “But maybe God isn’t afraid of our brokenness. I hope he’s not, anyway.”
― Liz Johnson, The Last Way Home

“I think maybe forgiveness isn't sweet because it's earned." His voice rumbled so low that it vibrated in his chest. "Forgiveness is sweet because none of us deserve it."~Eli”
― Liz Johnson, The Last Way Home

“That boy. He does try me. I love him because he's mine. But I don't choose to forgive him because I love him or because he deserves it. I forgive him because I've been lost too. I've walked away too. I've been welcomed back too. None of us deserve to be forgiven. That's why it's called mercy." ~Mama Potts”
― Liz Johnson, The Last Way Home

“People left. They always did. There was no use getting his heart mixed up in something that was guaranteed to hurt.”
― Liz Johnson, The Last Way Home

“He didn't need a home. but at the moment, he needed a place. Somewhere to rest his head, to regroup, to be still. If they would take him back. ~Eli”
― Liz Johnson, The Last Way Home

“We both have some shattered edges," he whispered. "But maybe God isn't afraid of our brokenness."~Eli”
― Liz Johnson, The Last Way Home

“In that moment, he wanted to be worthy of her trust. He wanted to do every bit of the hard work of proving to her that he wasn't the same kid who had walked out on his family. ~Eli”
― Liz Johnson, The Last Way Home

“Maybe that's why she loved him. Because she saw he own brokenness reflected in him, and it didn't scare her anymore. ~Violet”
― Liz Johnson, The Last Way Home

“Maybe God doesn't always fix what's shattered. But he can make something new and beautiful out of what's been broken." ~Violet”
― Liz Johnson, The Last Way Home