08/19/2026
This was such a sweet day on the dime. As I first started walking, I noticed these two boards that had been discarded on the sidewalk, forming the perfect shape of a cross. There are so many ways I see Jesus on the streets, and this was one of them. As always, I didn't know where God would lead. I met a few people that day. The first person I encountered, named 'S', shared with me about his day, his health, and how grateful he was to be working. I continued on, stopping as someone from a front porch called out to me. I stood on the sidewalk as he asked me about the Bible I was carrying. His name is 'R' and he talked a little bit about his faith. We continued to talk so long that I eventually joined him on his porch. We talked about his kids, his losses, his grief, his joy, and the scar on his abdomen from a bullet wound. I shared, too, about my life and my love for Jesus and His people. One of the things I believe is important in being available to what Jesus is asking me to do is to allow myself to be interrupted. To be patient. To linger with someone and not hurry on my way. I am always grateful when I slow down and listen. The verse I have prayed for months over this little area of the near east side is from Habakkuk. I pray this earnestly and with faith that God will answer, and that the near east side will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the LORD as the waters cover the sea.