Elaine Ireland is a Christian writer, retreat leader, and spiritual director focused on finding God’s presence amid the realities of day-to-day life, and on bringing the Scripture alive in our world today. Rooted in Ignatian spirituality, she has an M.A.in Spiritual and Pastoral Care from Loyola, Maryland, with a focus on pastoral parenting, developmental psychology, and spiritual guidance and direction. You can read her weekly Scripture reflections at http://preacherexchange.com/comeandsee.htm. You can contact her at ehireland@gmail.com