Feelings of envy and jealousy can slowly degrade or erode relationships, doing lasting damage to those we care about and, more importantly, to our own spirits and sense of self-worth.
Patti Normile is a former hospital chaplain, teacher, author, retreat director, and the writer of numerous CareNotes and PrayerNotes. She is the author of several books, including Prayers for Caregivers.
R. W. Alley is the illustrator for the popular Abbey Press adult series of Elf-help books, as well as an illustrator and writer of children’s books. He lives in Barrington, Rhode Island, with his wife, daughter, and son. See a wide variety of his works at: www.rwalley.com.