Paula Franck, with a Master of Theological Studies degree, is a contributing editor for Understanding the Sunday Scriptures, a spiritual director and church consultant in the Episcopal Diocese of Olympia, Washington. www.paulafranck.com

Isabel Anders, with an M.A. degree in Religious Studies, is also the author of Becoming Flame: Uncommon Mother-Daughter Wisdom; Miss Marple: Christian Sleuth; Awaiting the Child: An Advent Journal; and 40-Day Journey with Madeleine L’ Engle, among other titles. www.isabelanders.wordpress.com

Book cover design by Morgan Kay.