Arriving Soon!

The excitement of Advent is in the air! In keeping with my “Fruits of the Spirit” theme for 2021, the Advent season seems the perfect time to recap and reflect upon these abstract nouns that live inside us via the…
Savoring Self-control

Savoring Self-control

Ah, self-control! Come, Holy Spirit, fill me with more of it! This ninth fruit of the spirit is such a blessing to me, and I’m sure to those around me, when I take the time to nurture it, rely on…
Engendering Gentleness

Engendering Gentleness

“Daddy, Daddy,” I yelled as I tugged on my father’s arm and beckoned him in the direction of the garage. “Pursy’s got a rat in her box”! “Shhh, Joyce Ann! Leave her alone for now,” Daddy instructed and quietly explained…
Finding Faith

Finding Faith

In Amy Parker’s How Far Is Faith? board book (illustrated by Breezy Brookshire), a little elephant has a big discussion with his mama about where we can all find faith. With profound wisdom the mama elephant touches her trunk to…