Sharpen Your Sword promises to be a blessing to readers. We all need greater wisdom and understanding to navigate life’s daily challenges. How do we deal with all the different people who either compliment or complicate our lives? When should we take on other people’s burdens? Can we look negativity in the face and reject it? In Sharpen Your Sword, Shelly Lockett shares 50 original inspirational parables paired with scriptures that will be a blessing to readers seeking help to maneuver through those challenges and more. The short, allegorical stories, designed as devotionals, illustrate timeless truths and moral lessons. Accompanying study questions allow readers to apply practical solutions for personal growth, and they will learn that what’s already embedded in their DNA can unlock doors to living a full, satisfying life. Through real-life, frank talk on issues that others often shy away from, Shelly Lockett provides insight and knowledge that normally takes years to learn. These 50 inspirational parables that Shelly Lockett shares is a mixture of allegorical, creatively worded, sometimes real-life spiritual stories, told with honesty and humor, that will inspire readers year after year.