March 22, 2026
Church Sign, Red Light, One Line, March 22, 2026
Matthew 6 showed up again today, this time with cold coffee on the counter in view. No big lesson. I just noticed that the line had more patience than I did.
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83 published posts across 2 pages.
March 17, 2026
Church Sign, Red Light, One Line, March 2026
James 1 was the page I opened to, and I almost closed it too quickly. Some days a familiar line only needs a second chance.
October 4, 2025
A Quick Note on Matthew 6, October 2025
Matthew 6 showed up again today, this time with a grocery receipt curling near the sink in view. No big lesson. I just noticed that the line had more patience than I did.
July 28, 2025
A Quick Note on John 1
John 1 was the page I opened to, and I almost closed it too quickly. Some days a familiar line only needs a second chance.
July 23, 2025
Psalm 121 in the Middle of the Day
Psalm 121 showed up again today, this time with wet pavement outside the door in view. No big lesson. I just noticed that the line had more patience than I did.
December 31, 2024
A Quick Note on Ecclesiastes 3
Ecclesiastes 3 was the page I opened to, and I almost closed it too quickly. Some days a familiar line only needs a second chance.
December 6, 2024
A Quick Note on James 1, December 2024
James 1 showed up again today, this time with cold coffee on the counter in view. No big lesson. I just noticed that the line had more patience than I did.
December 3, 2024
Psalm 23 in the Middle of the Day
Psalm 23 was the page I opened to, and I almost closed it too quickly. Some days a familiar line only needs a second chance.
July 2, 2024
A Verse I Did Not Want to Rush, July 2024
Romans 8 showed up again today, this time with cold coffee on the counter in view. No big lesson. I just noticed that the line had more patience than I did.
June 27, 2024
Church Sign, Red Light, One Line, June 2024
James 1 was the page I opened to, and I almost closed it too quickly. Some days a familiar line only needs a second chance.
May 28, 2024
Church Sign, Red Light, One Line, May 28, 2024
James 1 was the page I opened to, and I almost closed it too quickly. Some days a familiar line only needs a second chance.
February 18, 2024
James 1 in the Middle of the Day, February 2024
James 1 showed up again today, this time with cold coffee on the counter in view. No big lesson. I just noticed that the line had more patience than I did.
February 16, 2024
A Quick Note on Isaiah 40
Read Isaiah 40 while the house was still half-noisy. I did not get far. One sentence was enough to interrupt the mood I was carrying.
February 11, 2024
Psalm 23 After a Long Errand
Cold coffee sat next to the open page, and Psalm 23 did not need much decoration. I read it slowly because I have a bad habit of making familiar words too easy. A verse can become furniture if a person only walks past i…
January 26, 2024
When Isaiah 40 Stays on the Table
A chipped mug sat next to the open page, and Isaiah 40 did not need much decoration. I read it slowly because I have a bad habit of making familiar words too easy. A verse can become furniture if a person only walks pas…
January 11, 2024
Church Sign, Red Light, One Line, January 2024
Isaiah 40 showed up again today, this time with a grocery receipt curling near the sink in view. No big lesson. I just noticed that the line had more patience than I did.
December 1, 2023
The Work Hidden in Proverbs 3
A folded napkin sat next to the open page, and Proverbs 3 did not need much decoration. I read it slowly because I have a bad habit of making familiar words too easy. A verse can become furniture if a person only walks…
October 7, 2023
Church Sign, Red Light, One Line, October 2023
Luke 15 was the page I opened to, and I almost closed it too quickly. Some days a familiar line only needs a second chance.
September 1, 2023
The Work Hidden in Luke 15
A library receipt sat next to the open page, and Luke 15 did not need much decoration. I read it slowly because I have a bad habit of making familiar words too easy. A verse can become furniture if a person only walks p…
August 15, 2023
The Work Hidden in Romans 8
An old pen sat next to the open page, and Romans 8 did not need much decoration. I read it slowly because I have a bad habit of making familiar words too easy. A verse can become furniture if a person only walks past it…
August 14, 2023
Proverbs 3 After a Long Errand
A library receipt sat next to the open page, and Proverbs 3 did not need much decoration. I read it slowly because I have a bad habit of making familiar words too easy. A verse can become furniture if a person only walk…
August 12, 2023
A Quick Note on Proverbs 3, August 2023
Proverbs 3 showed up again today, this time with an old pen on the kitchen table in view. No big lesson. I just noticed that the line had more patience than I did.
June 10, 2023
The Work Hidden in John 1
A church bulletin sat next to the open page, and John 1 did not need much decoration. I read it slowly because I have a bad habit of making familiar words too easy. A verse can become furniture if a person only walks pa…
May 21, 2023
A Quick Note on Matthew 6
Read Matthew 6 while the house was still half-noisy. I did not get far. One sentence was enough to interrupt the mood I was carrying.
February 28, 2023
A Quick Note on Psalm 23
Psalm 23 was the page I opened to, and I almost closed it too quickly. Some days a familiar line only needs a second chance.
January 8, 2023
James 1 in the Middle of the Day
Read James 1 while the house was still half-noisy. I did not get far. One sentence was enough to interrupt the mood I was carrying.
November 4, 2022
Church Sign, Red Light, One Line, November 2022
Ecclesiastes 3 showed up again today, this time with an old pen on the kitchen table in view. No big lesson. I just noticed that the line had more patience than I did.
October 9, 2022
Luke 15 in the Middle of the Day
Luke 15 showed up again today, this time with a bus stop bench after rain in view. No big lesson. I just noticed that the line had more patience than I did.
August 19, 2022
A Plain Look at James 1
A chipped mug sat next to the open page, and James 1 did not need much decoration. I read it slowly because I have a bad habit of making familiar words too easy. A verse can become furniture if a person only walks past…
July 7, 2022
Luke 15 After a Long Errand
A church bulletin sat next to the open page, and Luke 15 did not need much decoration. I read it slowly because I have a bad habit of making familiar words too easy. A verse can become furniture if a person only walks p…
June 30, 2022
Isaiah 40 in the Middle of the Day
Isaiah 40 was the page I opened to, and I almost closed it too quickly. Some days a familiar line only needs a second chance.
June 23, 2022
A Plain Look at Isaiah 40
A folded napkin sat next to the open page, and Isaiah 40 did not need much decoration. I read it slowly because I have a bad habit of making familiar words too easy. A verse can become furniture if a person only walks p…
June 2, 2022
A Quick Note on James 1
James 1 was the page I opened to, and I almost closed it too quickly. Some days a familiar line only needs a second chance.
May 27, 2022
Reading Romans 8 Before the Day Gets Loud
An old pen sat next to the open page, and Romans 8 did not need much decoration. I read it slowly because I have a bad habit of making familiar words too easy. A verse can become furniture if a person only walks past it…
March 31, 2022
A Quick Note on Proverbs 3
Read Proverbs 3 while the house was still half-noisy. I did not get far. One sentence was enough to interrupt the mood I was carrying.
March 17, 2022
A Plain Look at Ecclesiastes 3
Gas-station coffee sat next to the open page, and Ecclesiastes 3 did not need much decoration. I read it slowly because I have a bad habit of making familiar words too easy. A verse can become furniture if a person only…
March 12, 2022
Reading James 1 Before the Day Gets Loud
An old pen sat next to the open page, and James 1 did not need much decoration. I read it slowly because I have a bad habit of making familiar words too easy. A verse can become furniture if a person only walks past it.…
March 4, 2022
Psalm 121 After a Long Errand
A pocket notebook sat next to the open page, and Psalm 121 did not need much decoration. I read it slowly because I have a bad habit of making familiar words too easy. A verse can become furniture if a person only walks…
February 14, 2022
The Work Hidden in Psalm 121
An old pen sat next to the open page, and Psalm 121 did not need much decoration. I read it slowly because I have a bad habit of making familiar words too easy. A verse can become furniture if a person only walks past i…
February 12, 2022
Reading Ecclesiastes 3 Before the Day Gets Loud
A chipped mug sat next to the open page, and Ecclesiastes 3 did not need much decoration. I read it slowly because I have a bad habit of making familiar words too easy. A verse can become furniture if a person only walk…
February 11, 2022
James 1 After a Long Errand
A library receipt sat next to the open page, and James 1 did not need much decoration. I read it slowly because I have a bad habit of making familiar words too easy. A verse can become furniture if a person only walks p…
December 19, 2021
A Quick Note on Psalm 121, December 2021
Psalm 121 showed up again today, this time with cold coffee on the counter in view. No big lesson. I just noticed that the line had more patience than I did.
December 11, 2021
When Ecclesiastes 3 Stays on the Table
A library receipt sat next to the open page, and Ecclesiastes 3 did not need much decoration. I read it slowly because I have a bad habit of making familiar words too easy. A verse can become furniture if a person only…
December 5, 2021
Romans 8 in the Middle of the Day
Romans 8 was the page I opened to, and I almost closed it too quickly. Some days a familiar line only needs a second chance.
November 30, 2021
A Quick Note on Romans 8
Read Romans 8 while the house was still half-noisy. I did not get far. One sentence was enough to interrupt the mood I was carrying.
November 29, 2021
A Quick Note on Psalm 121
Read Psalm 121 while the house was still half-noisy. I did not get far. One sentence was enough to interrupt the mood I was carrying.
November 26, 2021
A Plain Look at Psalm 23
A pocket notebook sat next to the open page, and Psalm 23 did not need much decoration. I read it slowly because I have a bad habit of making familiar words too easy. A verse can become furniture if a person only walks…
November 13, 2021
Reading Matthew 6 Before the Day Gets Loud
A marked envelope sat next to the open page, and Matthew 6 did not need much decoration. I read it slowly because I have a bad habit of making familiar words too easy. A verse can become furniture if a person only walks…
October 24, 2021
When Romans 8 Stays on the Table
A pocket notebook sat next to the open page, and Romans 8 did not need much decoration. I read it slowly because I have a bad habit of making familiar words too easy. A verse can become furniture if a person only walks…
October 23, 2021
The Work Hidden in Psalm 23
Cold coffee sat next to the open page, and Psalm 23 did not need much decoration. I read it slowly because I have a bad habit of making familiar words too easy. A verse can become furniture if a person only walks past i…
September 28, 2021
When Matthew 6 Stays on the Table
An old pen sat next to the open page, and Matthew 6 did not need much decoration. I read it slowly because I have a bad habit of making familiar words too easy. A verse can become furniture if a person only walks past i…
August 25, 2021
The Work Hidden in Isaiah 40
A chipped mug sat next to the open page, and Isaiah 40 did not need much decoration. I read it slowly because I have a bad habit of making familiar words too easy. A verse can become furniture if a person only walks pas…
August 21, 2021
When Psalm 121 Stays on the Table
A church bulletin sat next to the open page, and Psalm 121 did not need much decoration. I read it slowly because I have a bad habit of making familiar words too easy. A verse can become furniture if a person only walks…
August 19, 2021
Isaiah 40 After a Long Errand
A church bulletin sat next to the open page, and Isaiah 40 did not need much decoration. I read it slowly because I have a bad habit of making familiar words too easy. A verse can become furniture if a person only walks…
August 11, 2021
Romans 8 After a Long Errand
A folded napkin sat next to the open page, and Romans 8 did not need much decoration. I read it slowly because I have a bad habit of making familiar words too easy. A verse can become furniture if a person only walks pa…
August 5, 2021
Reading Psalm 121 Before the Day Gets Loud
A church bulletin sat next to the open page, and Psalm 121 did not need much decoration. I read it slowly because I have a bad habit of making familiar words too easy. A verse can become furniture if a person only walks…
July 31, 2021
A Plain Look at Luke 15
A folded napkin sat next to the open page, and Luke 15 did not need much decoration. I read it slowly because I have a bad habit of making familiar words too easy. A verse can become furniture if a person only walks pas…
June 20, 2021
A Plain Look at Matthew 6
An old pen sat next to the open page, and Matthew 6 did not need much decoration. I read it slowly because I have a bad habit of making familiar words too easy. A verse can become furniture if a person only walks past i…
May 9, 2021
When Proverbs 3 Stays on the Table
A grocery receipt sat next to the open page, and Proverbs 3 did not need much decoration. I read it slowly because I have a bad habit of making familiar words too easy. A verse can become furniture if a person only walk…
May 1, 2021
Reading Luke 15 Before the Day Gets Loud
An old pen sat next to the open page, and Luke 15 did not need much decoration. I read it slowly because I have a bad habit of making familiar words too easy. A verse can become furniture if a person only walks past it.…