*Meditation: Gratitude | Psalm 34

Small Towns, Small Beginnings

Share Your Thoughts [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2602723/fan_mail/new] We live in a world that celebrates the big, the famous, and the impressive. But God often chooses a different path. In this episode of Scattered Moments, we journey through some of history's most overlooked places—from Bethlehem and Nazareth to Tekoa and Tarsus—and discover how God has a habit of bringing extraordinary things from ordinary beginnings. Along the way, we'll visit the hometowns of people like Abraham Lincoln, Johnny Cash, George Washington Carver, Dolly Parton, and Alvin York, and consider what their stories—and the stories of Scripture—have in common. Perhaps the most important work God is doing today is not happening in a famous city or on a grand stage. Perhaps it's beginning quietly in a small town, a small church, a small act of obedience, or a heart that has not yet given up. Drawing from Zechariah's reminder not to "despise the day of small things," this reflection is an invitation to see your own life, calling, and circumstances through the eyes of faith. After all, God has always done some of His finest work in overlooked places. Scripture: Zechariah 4:10 Take care, notice the scattered moments, and share the grace.

May 30, 2026: Moments Almanac | Joan

Share Your Thoughts [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2602723/fan_mail/new] On May 30, 1431, a nineteen-year-old peasant girl from a small village in France was burned at the stake in the marketplace of Rouen. Her name was Joan of Arc. And her last word was not a cry of despair — but a name. Jesus. In this episode of the Moments Almanac, we pause at one of the most remarkable lives in Christian history. A young woman who heard the voice of God, obeyed at enormous cost, and faced her ending with a stillness that still defies explanation. Featuring Psalm 23:4, a lyric from the hymn Be Still My Soul, and voices from three centuries — Joan herself, George Bernard Shaw, and the poet John Donne — all bearing witness to the same unshakeable truth: Death, thou shalt die.

May 29, 2026: Moments Almanac | Wonder

Share Your Thoughts [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2602723/fan_mail/new] What do you do when the storms hit — not just in the sky, but in the soul? In this second episode of the Moments Almanac, we pause to remember those who are waking up this morning to damaged homes, uprooted lives, and weary hearts. Because in moments like these, compassion matters more than commentary. We also mark the birthday of G. K. Chesterton — born May 29, 1874 — journalist, novelist, theologian, and lover of paradox. More than anything, Chesterton taught people how to see. To find wonder in ordinary bread. Glory in ordinary days. Grace hiding beneath familiar things. In a world that never lacks for wonders but constantly lacks for wonder, his voice still speaks. Featuring reflections on Psalm 118:24, a lyric from the hymn Morning Has Broken, and a prayer for eyes that still notice the sacred ordinary. "The world will never starve for want of wonders, but only for want of wonder." — G. K. Chesterton

*Meditation: Gratitude | Psalm 34

Share Your Thoughts [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2602723/fan_mail/new] In this guided meditation, we slow down long enough to notice the goodness of God that often goes unseen in the rush of everyday life. Drawing from Psalm 34:1, "I will extol the LORD at all times; his praise will always be on my lips," this quiet reflection invites you to breathe deeply, release your burdens, and cultivate a heart of gratitude. Through Scripture, prayer, and gentle moments of stillness, you'll be encouraged to remember God's faithfulness in both joyful and difficult seasons. Whether you're beginning your day, taking a midday pause, or settling your heart in the evening, this meditation offers a simple invitation: to rest in God's presence and give thanks. Scripture: Psalm 34:1–8 Take a few moments to breathe, reflect, and rediscover the gift of gratitude. Scattered Moments is a quiet place for faith, reflection, and grace in the midst of a busy world.

May 28, 2026 Moments Almanac

Share Your Thoughts [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2602723/fan_mail/new] A quiet daily journey through faith, history, and grace. On May 28, 1738, John Wesley attended a small gathering on Aldersgate Street in London and experienced what he later described as his heart being “strangely warmed.” That quiet moment of assurance would help ignite a spiritual awakening that shaped generations of believers across England and America. In this edition of Scattered Moments Almanac, we reflect on grace that moves from the head to the heart, the road to Emmaus, a timeless poem from William Cowper, and the gentle invitation to slow our hurried souls before God. Includes: • Scripture meditation from Luke 24 • A quote from John Wesley • A classic poem by William Cowper • Guided prayer and reflection Take care. Notice the scattered moments… and share the grace.