There is an opened heaven, a stairway ascending, won through bloody battles of prevailing prayer. I felt the prayers of the saints, past and present, as I wandered Savannah’s gardens. My faith grew there among the mighty oaks—deeply rooted, moss-draped branches, their taproots sinking into rich Southern soil—still faintly stained by the scars of war,…
Tag: “Take Comfort in Rituals”
From Rut to Ritual
I love Starbuck’s new fall advertising slogan, “Take comfort in rituals.” With the cooler weather and holidays coming on, it sounds appealing, homespun, and almost magnetic. The mega coffee shop is hoping to sell more comfort in a cup this autumn by drawing you into the sweetness of including them as part of your daily…
Bonnie Saul Wilks 