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Kristin Demery, Kendra Roehl and Julie (Brotzler) Fisk, who grew up in Big Lake. are three friends whose lives are intertwined as writers, speakers, wives, moms and world-changers. They believe in the immense power of authentic community and of intentionally living one’s faith out loud through simple acts of kindness. Find more from them at theruthexperience.com, on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Central Minnesotan residents Kristin Demery, Julie Fisk, and Kendra Roehl set out to answer the question: What would happen if you and your family committed to doing one act of kindness each day for a year? The answer to that question is revealed in their new devotional, The One Year Daily Acts of Kindness Devotional: 365 Inspiring Ideas to Reveal, Give, and Find God’s Love, releasing next month from Tyndale House Publishers.
“Our world—from social media to politics to everyday life—could definitely use more kindness,” said coauthor Kendra Roehl. “As moms, we saw the bullying that happens in schools, in communities and even online, and wanted to show our kids a different way.” With that in mind, the three women embarked on a year-long journey to incorporate kind acts into each day. From simple things like rounding up stray carts to put back in the corral at the grocery store or placing extra quarters on laundromat machines, to volunteering with nonprofits or intentionally reaching out to neighbors, the women strove to do a kind act each day for a year.
“As Christians, we believe that biblical kindness is really akin to Authors mercy,” said Julie Fisk, another coauthor. “Showing mercy means loving other people where they are at, and that’s what we’re trying to do.” The devotional invites readers to make kindness a part of their life, home, and soul. With a combination of biblical wisdom and inspirational personal stories, readers are encouraged to see why God calls people to show kindness, what it means to live a life of generosity, and how they can incorporate kindness into their everyday routine (and teach it to kids) with tons of simple, easy-to-do ideas.
“Making kindness a habit in our home has changed us in ways I never could have anticipated,” said Kristin Demery, the third author in the trio. “Instead of feeling paralyzed by the challenges we see in the world around us, our kids are learning how to be empowered to step in and help. That, to me, has made the biggest impact on our family.”
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