Echoes Interwoven

Stories of Jesus revealed in our every day life, when I pause long enough to notice. Spoken words in honor of dear friends whose eyes are failing.

Episodes

Two Rivers

Jul 14, 2026

Jul 14, 2026

4 min

There are two rivers — one muddy with doubt and fear, the other a life-giving river — tracing a journey from struggle to surrender.
With passages from Ezekiel, Matthew, and Isaiah, I move from sinking in my own weakness to being rescued and refreshed by God, resting by fruit-bearing trees and living water.

Dusty Corners

Jul 12, 2026

Jul 12, 2026

2 min

After exhausting flights and long waits, only mental clutter was left behind — memories, regrets, and hurts stacked like dust in an attic. Sweeping these things into the light, I was forced to confront what remained and sought forgiveness.
Scripture guided my struggle to think on what is true and to put off the old self, while complete healing awaits the Master who will finish what I cannot. Until then, I keep sweeping.

Blessing of Rain

Jul 7, 2026

Jul 7, 2026

2 min

On a cool, drizzly Seattle day, the contrast of Texas’s sudden storms with the Pacific Northwest’s soft, all-day rain, reflects ordinary life — a child splashing in puddles, commuters in raincoats — and joining in by dancing in the rain.
The rain becomes a moment of spiritual cleansing and quiet reflection, echoing Hosea’s promise of restorative rains, and reminding the narrator to breathe, listen, and carry the blessing of this gentle rainfall back home.

May 29, 2026

2 min

Kindness is a seed planted in a garden we may never see. This episode reflects on humility, perseverance, and the quiet power of doing good—drawing on prayers, sermons, and scripture to encourage listeners to keep planting seeds of kindness, trusting that their small acts matter beyond sight or time.

Pasta for One

May 1, 2026

May 1, 2026

3 min

This episode reflects on the smallest, often overlooked moments of grief—watching a game alone, making pasta for one, and the quiet sting of absence. It ties personal memory to Jesus’ teaching about the poor widow and God’s care for every tear.Through scripture and simple scenes, the narrator finds comfort in the truth that God records our tears and values the humble sacrifices of the heart, promising that these small moments are not forgotten.

Deeper

Apr 24, 2026

Apr 24, 2026

3 min

This episode uses ocean and well imagery to describe the crushing darkness of sin, loss, and failure—how memories of light fade and you feel like you are sinking with no way up.Turning to Scripture, it points to Psalm 139, Isaiah’s call to seek the Lord, and Peter’s rescue by Jesus to show that God’s presence, cleansing, and immediate help can reach even the deepest places; it closes with a prayer for those lost in the darkness.

Beyond the Words

Apr 10, 2026

Apr 10, 2026

2 min

A missed chance to really hear someone who said they were "okay," and the regret at not listening deeper.
A convicting morning prayer lead to forgiveness and guidance, learning to be present, to listen, and to speak with compassion, not just words.

Apr 2, 2026

3 min

At the San Antonio Rodeo and later at a WNBA game, our daughter gets up-close moments with her heroes — a singer riding the arena and a dominant player’s sweaty high five — each becoming a treasured mark she vows not to wash away.
At a celebration service, communion with bread dipped in wine leaves a drop in the palm of my hand that evokes the nails of the crucifixion and the deep meaning of remembrance: sacrifice, grace, and a lasting, personal connection.

Echo of Silence

Mar 26, 2026

Mar 26, 2026

3 min

Silence comes in many forms. This episode explores the power of early-morning solitude when Jesus rose while it was still dark to pray. It contrasts the gentle quiet of dawn with the heavy silence of loss and empty rooms.
God meets us in stillness—comforting, reminding, and filling the spaces left by love. It is a short meditation on prayer, memory, and the lasting presence of God in both peaceful and painful quiets.

Fine Line

Mar 20, 2026

Mar 20, 2026

4 min

This episode contrasts Martha’s busy anxiety with Mary’s calm attentiveness to Jesus, exploring the difference between healthy concern and paralyzing worry.It encourages trusting God’s timing, seeking His kingdom first, and learning to engage problems without panic—finding balance between action and faith.

Echoes

A silent church awaits a heart-wrenching melody. Fingers press ivory keys, felt hammers strike metal strings, music emerges through wood and iron - in Echoes. In the same way, our prayers, whether joyful or painful, journey through flesh and bone, breath and heartbeat to the heavenly realms - in Echoes. Yet unlike mimicked sounds bouncing off castle walls, prayers return in whispers, gentle (and not so gentle) nudges and God’s unique sense of humor - in Echoes. 

Music flows through my fingers as lifeblood spilling over alternating ebony and ivory, intermingling with the precious blood of Christ. Melody and harmony in tune with the Almighty. Echoes Intertwined and Interwoven.

 

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