June 14, 2026

One of you sent me the words from Isaiah 43 —- “When you pass through deep waters, I will be with you. Your troubles will not overwhelm you. Do not be afraid, I am with you.” I just got back last night from visiting my brother Jim … who is in the hospital, recovering from his surgery … following his encounter with a deer on his motorcycle. He is going to be ok. It’ll be a journey … but he’s gonna make it!! He and his wife Nannette and I … we talked about the “power of prayer.” We don’t always get what we pray for … but the quiet power of that connection across the miles —– it’s gives us a kind-of spiritual strength to face whatever the future brings. Something I will never forget. When Jim was thrown off his bike …Nannette waved down the first car that came by. The couple in the car stayed with her until the ambulance came. They prayed. This stranger put his hand on my brother, praying these words: “Lord, we do not know these people … but, Lord, you know them.” Yes, the Lord knows us … walks with us … sustains us. I can hear Jesus talkin’ to us today: “Do not be afraid, I am with you.” What a gift!!

Peace to all —- Don