John Grisham has written a number of books. The Testament was one written in 1999. There are several quotes from the book that can be used to motivate Christians. The quotes are worthy of note.

"Your sins will be forgiven. Your slate will be wiped clean. Your addictions will be taken away. The Lord will forgive all of your transgressions, and you will become a new believer in Christ….Through prayer you can overcome any adversity."

As quickly as the fever left his body, he felt the baggage leave his soul. With one gentle brush of the hand, his slate had been wiped clean. He breathed a massive sigh of relief, but his pulse was racing.

"What will you do?" Phil asked. "I have no idea." "Do you trust God?" "Yes, I think so." "Then relax. He’ll show you the way."

Father Phil was teaching him not to worry about the future. God would take care of his own.

"You can’t beat yourself up, Nate. You’re allowed to forget the past. God certainly has. Paul murdered Christians before he became one, and he didn’t flail himself for what he’d been before. Everything is forgiven. Show your kids what you are now."

She had seen something good in him. Somehow she knew he was searching. She’d found his calling for him. God told her.