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Living with Heart Failure
My journey from healthy to heart failure, and what I'm learning along the way.
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Epiphany
When Peace Feels Distant
How do you find peace when God seems distant and everything feels like it is conspiring against you? The ancient psalmist has an answer.
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Jesus goes home, and it doesn't go well...
Have you ever gone back home, and things didn't quite work out like you hoped they would? If so, check out The Rhythm of Grace newsletter which features a meditation on this Sunday's reading from Luke 4:14-21. Plus, another photo of Buddy the Cat doing what he does best.
Epiphany
When Jesus Went Home, Again
This Week: From Me to You + Buddy the Cat + Our Book + This Sunday: Jesus Fulfills Isaiah's Promise + Reflections for the Week + Resources for Growth + A Blessing Listen: From Me to You 0122250:00/335.0186671× Our Book: The Way of Grace: Gospel Stories for Lent Check out our
environmental peace
When Rivers Clap Their Hands
"Let the rivers clap their hands, let the mountains sing together for joy; let them sing before the LORD, for he comes to judge the earth." - Psalm 98:8-9 -- The creek had been buried by overgrown brush and debris for fifty years until the neighborhood coalition
shalom
When Stillness Speaks
"The LORD gives strength to his people; the LORD blesses his people with peace." -- Psalm 29:11. -- The notification light blinked insistently on her phone. Jane reached for it, then paused, remembering her morning intention. Instead, she wrapped both hands around her coffee mug, feeling the
Relational peace
When Fences Fall
"How good and pleasant it is when God's people live together in unity!" - Psalm 133:1 -- The fence between their yards had stood for thirty years, a silent reminder of an argument neither neighbor could fully remember. Then came the storm that toppled it.
Systemic peace
When Justice and Peace Embrace
The psalmist paints a portrait of divine harmony - justice and peace no longer at odds but embracing like old friends. Dr. King understood this vision deeply when he spoke of beloved community.
Christian Year & Seasons
Save the best until last!
Ever noticed how the best surprises come last? At Cana's wedding, Jesus flipped the script on tradition. When the wine ran dry, he didn't just refill - he upgraded. His first miracle teaches us: divine timing turns ordinary moments into extraordinary gifts. Read the whole story
Abundance
Overflowing Joy at Cana
In Today's Newsletter – A Rhythm for Your Day + Meditation for This Week + Reflections for the Week Ahead + Resources + Preview of Next Week + My Blessing for Your Week. A Rhythm for Your Day: Debbie and I begin each morning listening to Grace For All, a 5-minute daily devotional podcast.
shalom
When Peace Finds Us
When life presses hard, peace can feel far away. But Psalm 131 offers a picture of stillness—a weaned child resting, content in its mother’s embrace. Could this ancient wisdom help us find calm amidst the chaos? Discover the beauty of surrender and the power of simply being.
anxiety
Today, Shalom!
Welcome to Today Shalom: Choosing Peace One Day at a Time! We live in anxious times. Our news feeds overflow with conflict, our communities feel fractured, and many of us carry private burdens that weigh heavily on our hearts. In response to this age of anxiety, you might have seen