300 words a day

Rich Dixon on the value of being helpful without details: +++ A friend asks a worthwhile question. “Can we communicate with the kids at the Home of Hope and get updates? Also, is there any way to follow those who have graduated and moved on? It would be interesting to know what they have done, […]

Dorcas died unexpectedly. Lacking medical options and having heard stories, a couple members of the small faith community went to a nearby town where Peter was staying. They asked him to come to her. He came, he prayed, he told her to get up. And she did. We focus on the healing part, wanting people […]

We’ve lived in our house for more than 29 years. We’ve changed the flooring in the half-bath/laundry room twice. We’ve changed the flooring in the full bath twice. (I did the first time in each space. We hired someone for the second time.) We’ve changed tub surrounds twice, and the tub once. We’re on our […]

A reading for today from Psalm 139: 1-6 Lord, You have searched me and known me.You know when I sit down and when I get up;You understand my thought from far away.You scrutinize my path and my lying down,And are acquainted with all my ways.Even before there is a word on my tongue,Behold, Lord, You know […]

“Persistent overwhelm.” I heard the phrase on a podcast that I was listening to on my morning walk after sharing a photo on Instagram and Facebook. It resonated and it stung. I feel it. And I contribute to it, for myself and for you.  And though the smoke from wildfires can make the sunrise vivid […]