You know the phrase it seemed like a good idea at the time? Read more »

Perhaps you find that Quest or other resources from the CLF help to restore your spirits in difficult times. Read more »

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When I think of restoration, I cannot help but think of my time in prison so far. Before I was arrested I was a hopeless, miserable wreck that could not pull away from drug addiction. Read more »

All the beauty that’s been lost before wants to find us again. ―U2 Read more »

“Forgiveness is the name of love practiced among people who love poorly. The hard truth is that all people love poorly.” ―Henri J.M. Nouwen

“Healing yourself is connected with healing others.” —Maya Angelou

“The beginning of atonement is the sense of its necessity. ” —Lord Byron

“Without forgiveness there is no future.”—Desmond Tutu

“Suddenly there is a point when religion becomes laughable. Then you decide that you are nevertheless religious.”—Thomas Merton