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“But what about all those bad things I’ve done? What about all those bad choices I’ve made?” Jared posed as he made his way to the front of the sanctuary. “In a moment of time shorter than it would take to pick up a single stone, to pass someone in need, to consider our own comfort over the life of another human being – the good can be uplifted and the bad erased. The crimson stains that cover us can be washed as white as snow and no memory of them will ever exist, ever again. Because love can’t wait to forgive…” Pg. 340

Stained Glass Teaser 29

“But what if it doesn’t? I’ve been playing along with all this ‘lives are connected’ and ‘what we do matters’ crap. But when I’m alone and there aren’t windows to complete and houses to paint. When all the distractions are gone and things get real quiet.” He paused. “I’ve tried this game before. I’ve asked questions. Asked for help. But nothing ever happens. I just don’t get how you can believe in silence? How you can put your faith in silence? How you can supposedly love, silence?” Pg. 313