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Stumbling Block

It seems I have always been stumbling, tripping over the unintended in a fog of wandering wonder.

The mist has been ever around me, my cloud by day. I am enveloped by mystery.

You do indeed love to surprise me, O God;

two girls find shiny stones in a fountain and their joy chases away the despair at not finding a loved one,

the hospitality of friends lightens the weight upon a heavy chest from a returning to what was and the traveler can breathe again into what will be,

a mother’s words and the night breeze dries a daughter’s tears and she can smile at the deep thrum of a bullfrog,

lovers lie for a moment in the morning and the frustrations of yesterday fade into the quiet beginnings of another day.

It is time then.

I rise up into the bone crackling morning, my body protesting, my spirit already stretching out along the places I will see.

Inside, I find I am ready for more stumbling.

July 29, 2022

Broken Chair

I rescued the chair from outside someone’s apartment with the hope of fixing it and having it become a welcome member of our family.

But, as often happens, it sat around in various places waiting for me to find the time to repair it.

Finally, I decided it was one more project I did not have time for, and so yesterday I put it out on the sidewalk in the hopes that someone would take it home.

It sat out there all through yesterday in the rain and the sun, lonely, awaiting a new friend. A few people paused to look but then drove away. Periodically I would look out my window to see it still sitting forlornly there.

Then this morning I noticed an older gentleman walking past who began to inspect the chair. He picked it up, put it on his back and walked away.

It is a beautiful chair. It just needs to be repaired, and I am sure its new owner will do just that.

I don’t know about you, but I feel a lot like that broken chair, waiting for the gentle hands of someone to put me back together again.

I wait, broken, with the hope that those hands will touch me, I will be healed, and I can have a purpose again.

July 10, 2015

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Your goals. Your energy. Your faith. Your future. From staying committed to your ambitions and embracing renewable energy to Gen Z marketing, food security, new US student visa changes and Alex Okosi’s remarkable journey at Google Africa, today’s Editor’s Picks is about protecting what matters before it slips away. #EditorsPicks #PersonalGrowth #RenewableEnergy #Leadership #FaithAndLife #Agribusiness #GlobalNews #CareerDevelopment
https://trwdigest.com/2026/07/03/staying-committed-to-your-goals-renewable-energy-technologies-and-new-us-student-visa-rules/

Arguments over literal truth feel like a distraction, a misdirection, while the real thing is happening elsewhere. But what is the real thing, the real message?.
https://tonyearnshaw.substack.com/p/existential-musings
#reflectivewriting #faithandlife #mindfulreading #slowliving#contemplativereads #haiku
#poetry #poetrycommunity #writing #writingcommunity

Therapy for men. Mental toughness. Data-driven marketing. Spiritual restoration. Cocoa's surprising health benefits. Quadri Aruna's inspiring rise and the global stories shaping tomorrow. Today’s Editor’s Picks is a reminder that resilience begins long before the crisis arrives. #EditorsPicks #MentalHealth #Leadership #FaithAndLife #Marketing #Agribusiness #PersonalGrowth #GlobalNews
https://trwdigest.com/2026/06/29/mens-mental-health-data-driven-marketing-and-quadri-arunas-inspiring-journey/

22 June 2026

Writing a few words to get back in blogging shape. There’s been a lot keeping me busy and as soon as I sat down to write, my dog starting puking on the floor. For the last month I’ve been recovering from the acupuncture cure of Alpha Gal and don’t know how long before then I was dealing with the symptoms of meat allergy. For months I was complaining about the quality of ground beef at the grocery store, in reality I was probably having allergic reactions. The first time I got Alpha gal, it hit so hard that my entire life shut down. When it was cured, I acted like it never happened. Mentally I couldn’t acknowledge what happened. At the same time I was struggling with some mystery illnesses for years, now I believe those were allergic reactions from eating meat. Now that the acupuncture is out and I’m feeling better, I don’t plan to eat beef, pork, or lamb ever again with hopes that will give me new life. These are my first days back and I’m making plans for my future. In the Fall, for the first time all kids will be in daycare and I’ll get another part of my life back. My show has been going well and I’m proud of how the interviews came out. My plan is to turn my recording into an AI self that can read my blog writings as a script to create daily videos. One attempt at AI cloning was already made and failed, my thinking was that everything was too complicated, so I’ve been figuring out how to simplify things for take two.

Fatherhood beyond finances. Apple’s controversial new Liquid Glass design. Measles returning to the headlines. Tomato farming, relationship boundaries, migration realities and stories of second chances. Today’s Editor’s Picks explores the choices that quietly shape tomorrow’s outcomes.
#EditorsPicks #Fatherhood #PublicHealth #Technology #FaithAndLife #Migration #Agribusiness #Leadership
https://trwdigest.com/2026/06/20/fatherhood-beyond-provision-measles-resurgence-in-america-and-apples-liquid-glass-debate/

A Nigerian-born Mr Olympia champion. A former occultist turned Christian. Bird flu threats, Oxford scholarship opportunities, emerging health risks, and lessons on handling pressure without breaking. Today’s Editor’s Picks explores what real strength looks like when life tests every part of you. #EditorsPicks #SamsonDauda #AfricanExcellence #Leadership #FaithAndLife #GlobalHealth #Agribusiness #PersonalGrowth
https://trwdigest.com/2026/06/18/mr-olympia-triumph-bird-flu-risks-for-poultry-farmers-and-global-health-threats/

We tend to think progress comes from big moments.

A strong push. A breakthrough. A surge of energy.

But more often, it’s built in something quieter.

Returning.

Coming back to what matters.

Doing the work again.

Taking another step.

You don’t build momentum in bursts. You build it by returning. Again and again. - (Donald Hornsby)

What are you returning to today?

#SteadyGrowth #Consistency #Momentum #FaithAndLife #KeepShowingUp

Yesterday was about direction.

Today is about doing something with it.

Clarity means very little if you don’t act on it. - (Donald Hornsby)

You don’t need a perfect plan.

You don’t need everything figured out.

Just take the next step.

What’s one step you can take today?

#SteadyGrowth #PurposefulPresence #Action #FaithAndLife #StartWhereYouAre

After a few days of focusing on steady steps and showing up, today is a reminder of something just as important.

Rest isn’t stepping away from the journey. It’s how we stay steady on it.

Rest isn’t falling behind.

It’s part of how we keep going.

What does true rest look like for you right now?

#SteadyGrowth #PurposefulPresence #Rest #Sabbath #FaithAndLife #Renewal

Most of life isn’t built in big moments.

It’s built in the quiet decision to keep showing up.

What matters most isn’t intensity. It’s showing up—again and again.

Not perfect days.

Not dramatic effort.

Just steady presence.

Where do you need to keep showing up right now?

#SteadyGrowth #PurposefulPresence #Consistency #FaithAndLife #BuildWhatLasts

Yesterday I wrote about steady, present steps.

Today I’m reminded—steady doesn’t mean standing still.

Steady isn’t standing still. It’s moving forward… one present step at a time.

Progress doesn’t have to be fast to be real.

It just has to keep going.

#SteadyGrowth #PurposefulPresence #BuildWhatLasts #FaithAndLife #KeepGoing

Shine Online helps youth explore how faith connects to what they do and say online. Using Jesus’ words about salt and light, teens reflect on posts, comments, and messages. 💬✨

The lesson encourages honest conversation about real pressures and choices. It reminds youth that faith is not turned on and off. Even small acts of kindness online can shine. 🌱

https://young-catholics.com/83412/shine-online-lesson-plan/

#YouthMinistry #SaltAndLight #FaithAndLife

This Beatitudes lesson plan helps youth rethink what success means. Jesus points to humility, kindness, and trust in God instead of status or praise. 🌱

Through reflection and discussion, youth explore their own goals and values. They learn that following Jesus does not promise ease, but it leads to peace, purpose, and lasting hope. ✨

https://young-catholics.com/83367/jesus-success-beatitudes-lesson-plan/

#YouthMinistry #Beatitudes #FaithAndLife

New on the blog: Lives Hidden With Christ – Grounded

What does it mean to live a life “hidden with Christ” in ordinary, everyday relationships? This reflection explores how Paul moves from high theology in Colossians to practical, grounded faith in marriage, family, and work.

Read here: https://danielmrose.com/2025/12/22/lives-hidden-with-christ-grounded.html

#Colossians #ChristianLiving #FaithAndLife #PastorNextDoor