their hearts burned

because the Scriptures burned within Him

longing to be shared like bread

—Lou Ella Hickman, IWBS

Lou Ella Hickman, IWBS, has worked as a teacher, librarian, and parish adult-education director. She is now a spiritual director and freelance writer.

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