300 words a day

One thing, over and over.

Here’s a really simple way to show someone you care about them: care about them. Let them know, by the way that you serve them, that you believe that they matter as a person. Dorcas made clothes for widows. A lot of clothes. It was her way of loving God. All the widows in town […]

by Jon Swanson

Peace for a Thursday.

On Thursdays we don’t need big challenging thoughts. We need quiet reminders. We need to remember what we believed on Sunday, what we promised on Monday, what we lost track of on Tuesday. We need to sit for a moment, just a moment, and shake off the chaos that was Wednesday and rest. We can’t […]

by Jon Swanson

Willing to be Interrupted

Rich Dixon has more about interruptions: +++ Let’s talk about a couple of things I said last time. I absolutely believe I’ve bypassed divine appointments. In a hurry, too focused on my own destination, whatever. You’ve probably done it as well. I’m convinced Jesus presents us with frequent opportunities to engage and listen. I’m certain I miss […]

by Jon Swanson

For the good of each other and everyone else.

As Paul and Silas and Timothy were finishing a short letter to a church, they wrote this sentence: “Make sure that nobody pays back wrong for wrong, but always strive to do what is good for each other and for everyone else.” Paul and Silas had visited the town once for a few weeks. After […]

by Jon Swanson

Sometimes we need a moment to answer.

Hey friends- Last week we asked some questions. As I started looking ahead to this week, I realized is that we often ask questions, or offer thoughtful thoughts, and then we never go back to consider them again. We simply move on to the next thought. And the next thought. And the next question. I […]