“There is good left in this world, Violet. We can’t expect Him to destroy every last inch of it just to rescue us. This isn’t the first time in history that His people have been cut down and destroyed. Remember Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego? They were thrown into a fiery furnace. He rescued them. Will He not do the same for us?”
The mention of fire made her wince. “The furnace feels mighty hot right now.” […]
“But He’s right here with us in the fire. Don’t you see Him?”