Table of Contents
Introduction: You Never Know What You'll Find Behind a Closed Door 3
1 A Part in the Play Enthusiasm 7
2 Bargain Hunting Devotion 10
3 Blessing and Inconvenience Present Moment 13
4 Burdens and Rest Suffering 15
5 By My Side Fidelity 18
6 Called by Name Affirmation 21
7 Catching Fire Witness 24
8 Change and Exchange Sensitivity 27
9 Collector's Items Searching 29
10 Encounters and Connections Community 32
11 Everyday Christmas Incarnation 35
12 Father and Daughter Strength 38
13 Fields of Hope Dreams 42
14 Floyd's General Store Kindness 44
15 Gaping Holes and Damaged Bricks Perfection 47
16 Gift of Sandals Generosity 50
17 Golden Thread Caring 53
18 Grotto of Massabielle Pilgrimage 56
19 Hot, Steaming Coffee Acceptance 59
20 Inventive Love Compassion 61
21 Jobs Well Done Work 64
22 Lego Castle Heaven 67
23 Life on the Subway Divine Reflections 69
24 Light from Above Wisdom 72
25 My Left Hand Almsgiving 75
26 Never Done Before Death 77
27 Night in the Forest Trust 80
28 Ocean Thoughts Poverty 83
29 Out of Nowhere Protection 86
30 Piece of Cake Fasting 89
31 Prison Grace Redemption 92
32 Putting on a Show Praise 95
33 Quilting Squares Gospel Living 98
34 Red Sky Love 101
35 Rich Young Man and a Teddy Bear Discipleship 104
36 Ruffles and Ribbons Holiness 106
37 Salt and Pepper Service 109
38 Sand Through Her Fingers Empowerment 113
39 Sharing a Biscuit Bread of Life 115
40 Sign on the Door Humility 118
41 Slice of Life Adversity 121
42 Spring Measurements Re-creation 123
43 Strawberries and Champagne Gratitude 126
44 Street Adoration Eucharistic Presence 129
45 Talk and Truth Experience 132
46 Tender Moment Nurturing 135
47 The Long Haul Perseverance 137
48 The Look in Her Eye Concern 140
49 Up in the Air Faith 143
50 Watching Myrtle Prayer 145
51 What a Buddy! Encouragement 148
52 Where and What God's Will 151
Conclusion 155
Acknowledgments 157
Brief Biographies: Of the Saints and Holy People Quoted in this Book 159
