Earlier Faith and Good Courage Journal Entries
These are the stories that came before, the ones written on long drives, quiet mornings, and the kinds of days that shape us more than we admit.
They may be farther down the road, but they still carry dust, grace, and a little diner coffee. Settle in and take your time.
Healing Old Wounds in a Chaotic Present
This week’s reminder that the present has a way of pulling yesterday’s pain back into the room.
I Don’t Care (And That’s the Point)
Do I wish more people signed up for the Faith and Good Courage newsletter? Yes. Do I want more YouTube followers? Of course.
Grassroots Storytelling: 5 Ways Hope Grows
…and I wonder if anyone will ever notice the effort. That is the heart of grassroots storytelling
Raising Kind Children
Say the kind thing out loud. Offer the smile. Thank the stranger. Children are watching, and so are the tired hearts you pass.
Faith and Good Courage: The Story Behind the Name
A Journal entry that grounds the project in the heart of its title, just before the very first vodcast episode premieres this Sunday, August 31, 2025.
How One Comment Reminded Me Why I Keep Writing
How one comment reminded me why I keep writing is not a grand story, but it is a deeply human one.
The Compassion Deficit
A reminder that grace grows in small choices that anyone can make.
The Prayer at the Edge of the Counter
No one grows up dreaming of pouring coffee with bitterness in their chest.
The Road Curves Toward Others
You don’t need to be a mechanic to offer kindness.
We Saw Her
If you’ve got a heart that still hurts for a stranger… hold onto it.
He Followed Me Everywhere
A quiet cross-country tale about presence, healing, and the love that never leaves.
The Freezer Light Still Works
A reflection on flickering faith and what still shines when everything else shuts down.
Sing Like Nobody’s Listening
A story about finding your voice again — even if it cracks a little.
The Mohawk Moment
A roadside haircut, a bold decision, and the courage to become who you are.
Coffee, Grief, and Clean Sheets
Grief shows up in unexpected ways — sometimes with fresh linens and diner coffee.
Sky Doing Its Thing
A sky so beautiful it made you stop the car — and maybe your thoughts, too.
Ice Machine is Broken
What a busted motel appliance can teach you about inconvenience, grace, and letting go.
One Cup, Two Chairs
A moment of shared stillness, and the sacredness of showing up without answers.