The Example of Gentleness - Contemporary Example
Last summer, I had the privilege of watching my neighbor, an elderly woman named Ruth, transform a small patch of her backyard. It was a...
This is stories & illustrations on gentleness and obedience, drawing on Ephesians 2:8-9. It carries an emotional tone of hope, encouragement and awe.
Last summer, I had the privilege of watching my neighbor, an elderly woman named Ruth, transform a small patch of her backyard. It was a dilapidated mess of overgrown weeds and forgotten tools, but Ruth saw potential. Every day, I noticed her gentle hands working the earth, her back slightly bent yet her spirit unwavering. With each shovel of dirt she turned, she whispered prayers, asking for guidance and strength.…
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