Harriet MacDonald was a ‘mother in Israel’ — a humble role model and encourager of other followers of Christ. Nourished spiritually under the preaching of Dr John Kennedy and his successors in Dingwall, she was the epicentre of a circle of Christian friends for whom she prayed, provided hospitality, and supported through her letters. This book shows the power of correspondence to encourage others, to pass on the key pulpit lessons of a living ministry, and to offer practical advice to a variety of friends. May today’s readers find crumbs from the Master’s table and glimpses of times of gospel blessing.