Day 19 — Rest Under Jesus’ Gentle Yoke
James Smith
September 17, 2026
Jesus gives the rest we cannot earn and teaches us to carry love’s responsibilities with him.
Day 18 — From Distraction To Attention
James Smith
September 16, 2026
Sloth scatters our attention; diligence begins by receiving Jesus’ word and being present to the person before us.
Day 17 — The Next Faithful Thing
James Smith
September 15, 2026
Sloth grows through small postponements; diligence does the good that belongs to this moment.
Day 16 — Wake Up To Love
James Smith
September 14, 2026
Sloth resists the claims of love; diligence wakes to God’s mercy and gives steady attention to the neighbour before us.
What Comes After, “Are You OK”?
James Smith
September 11, 2026
Yesterday, 10 September, was R U OK? Day. This year’s theme is “Ask R U OK? Any Day”—because, rather inconveniently, life’s difficulties do not confine themselves to the second Thursday in September.
Day 15 — Rejoice With Those Who Rejoice
James Smith
September 11, 2026
Loving-kindness refuses to make neighbours into rivals; it honours them, shares their burdens and rejoices in their good.
Day 14 — Satisfied By The Bread Of Life
James Smith
September 10, 2026
Jesus gives himself as the bread that satisfies us and frees us to seek the good of others.
Day 13 — Rejoicing in God’s Generosity
James Smith
September 9, 2026
Grace is not a wage to be earned but a gift to receive—and loving-kindness rejoices when others receive it too.