Moments Almanac Episodes

Share Your Thoughts On this episode of Moments Almanac, we reflect on two stories connected by a common thread of compassion. Born on June 14, 1811, Harriet Beecher Stowe used her pen to awaken a nation's conscience, reminding readers of the humanity of those trapped in slavery. More than a century later, during the Titanic hearings of 1912, Second Officer Charles Lightoller spoke of "the law of human nature and Christian chivalry" as he described the principle of putting women and children f...

Share Your Thoughts What if growing older isn't supposed to make us cynical? On this episode of Moments Almanac, we remember two remarkable figures connected to June 13: Saint Anthony of Padua, remembered as the patron saint of lost things, and Christian writer Dorothy L. Sayers, whose faith-filled imagination continues to inspire readers around the world. Along the way, we explore what it means to recover the wonder, hope, and curiosity that life sometimes causes us to misplace. Drawing from...

Share Your Thoughts On June 12, 1929, Anne Frank was born. On June 12, 1963, Medgar Evers was murdered. One entered the world on this day. One left it. Yet both continue to speak. In this episode of Moments Almanac, we remember two lives shaped by courage in the face of hatred and injustice. From a hidden attic in Nazi-occupied Europe to a driveway in Jackson, Mississippi, Anne Frank and Medgar Evers remind us that even the smallest light can shine through the deepest darkness. Drawing from J...

Share Your Thoughts What do an ancient encourager, a modern ocean explorer, and a timeless proverb have in common? On this June 11 edition of Moments Almanac, we remember Barnabas—the Son of Encouragement—and celebrate the birthday of Jacques Cousteau, whose journeys revealed the wonders hidden beneath the sea. Together, their stories remind us that the deepest journeys of life and faith are rarely made alone. Drawing from Proverbs 27:17, this episode explores the power of encouragement, frie...

Share Your Thoughts The world celebrates noise, urgency, and constant activity. Scripture offers a different path. In this episode of Moments Almanac, we reflect on June 10 through the lens of a quiet and faithful life: Thomas à Kempis and reflect on Paul's gentle encouragement in 1 Thessalonians 4:11: "Seek to lead a quiet life." We'll reflect on the simple wisdom of Rich Mullins, and consider how God often does His deepest work not through applause or spectacle, but through ordinary faithfu...

Share Your Thoughts June 9 — Columba of Iona & William Carey: The Gospel Goes Further On June 9, we remember two missionaries separated by more than a thousand years but united by the same calling. Columba of Iona left the shores of Ireland in the sixth century and carried the light of Christ to the rugged lands of Scotland. From a small monastery on the island of Iona, the gospel spread across a nation and beyond. More than a millennium later, Baptist missionary William Carey crossed oce...

Share Your Thoughts On June 8, we remember William Wilberforce—a man whose faith led him into one of history's longest and most important struggles for justice. For more than twenty years, Wilberforce fought to end the British slave trade. He faced defeat, opposition, and discouragement, yet refused to abandon the work God had placed before him. His story reminds us that some victories come quickly, but others require a lifetime of faithful perseverance. Drawing from Galatians 6:9, this episo...

Share Your Thoughts On June 7, 1665, a small group of Baptists in colonial Boston gathered to worship according to their convictions. Their simple desire to follow Christ would cost them dearly. They were fined, harassed, imprisoned, and forced to meet in secret. At one point, colonial authorities even nailed shut the doors of their meetinghouse. Yet the congregation that became First Baptist Church of Boston endured, becoming one of the oldest Baptist churches in America and a powerful witne...

Share Your Thoughts On this June 6 edition of Moments Almanac, we remember the courage of those who landed on the beaches of Normandy during D-Day and reflect on the steadfast faith of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, who chose conviction over comfort in the face of evil. Drawing from Ephesians 6:13, J. R. R. Tolkien's memorable words, "Faithless is he that says farewell when the road darkens," and James Russell Lowell's timeless hymn, we consider what it means to stand firm when the path ahead is uncert...

Share Your Thoughts On this June 5 edition of Moments Almanac, we remember two remarkable Christians whose lives reveal different kinds of courage. Saint Boniface carried the gospel into hostile territory and ultimately gave his life for Christ. More than a thousand years later, preacher W. E. Sangster faced a devastating illness that slowly stole his voice but never his faith. Along the way, we reflect on a memorable line from Stephen Charnock, a famous stanza from William Ernest Henley's In...

Share Your Thoughts On this June 4 edition of Moments Almanac, we remember a day marked by both courage and contemplation. We begin with Winston Churchill's stirring call to perseverance during one of the darkest days of World War II. We then journey to the village of Bethany, where Martha and Mary remind us that while service matters, there is a "better part" found in simply sitting at the feet of Jesus. Along the way, we celebrate the birth of beloved poet Patience Strong and reflect on her...

Share Your Thoughts On this June 3 edition of Moments Almanac , we remember the courage of the Ugandan martyrs led by Charles Lwanga, the wonder of astronaut Ed White's historic spacewalk, and the longing for freedom remembered through Tiananmen Square. Joined by the stirring words of Joshua 1:9, a beloved missionary hymn, and a challenging poem by James Russell Lowell, today's reflection invites us to live with conviction, speak the truth with grace, and trust God wherever He leads. "Be strong ...

Share Your Thoughts In this June 2 edition of Scattered Moments Almanac, we remember the quiet courage of Blandina of Lyons, a young believer whose faith endured in the shadow of the Roman Empire. Through scripture, the words of theologian Greg Boyd, and the mystical poetry of Francis Thompson, this episode reflects on the hidden Kingdom of God — a counterkingdom of radical love, mercy, and enduring grace. Featuring: • Luke 17:21 — “The kingdom of God is within you.” • A reflection on Blandin...

Share Your Thoughts In this June 1 edition of the Scattered Moments Almanac, we reflect on the faithful mercies of God through the witness of Justin Martyr and the moving story behind the beloved hymn “Abide With Me.” Near the end of his life, weakened and weary, Henry Francis Lyte wrote words that would comfort generations: “Abide with me; fast falls the eventide…” Join us for Scripture, story, prayer, and quiet encouragement for the beginning of a new month. “Morning by morning new mercies I s...

Share Your Thoughts On this May 31 edition of Moments Almanac , we remember Mary's visit to Elizabeth and the joy that arrived before Jesus was even born. We also pause to remember the victims of the Tulsa Race Massacre and the Johnstown Flood—sobering reminders that Christ entered a broken world very much like our own. Through Scripture, hymn, prayer, and reflection, we discover the enduring hope that Jesus brings and His promise to make all things new.

Share Your Thoughts On May 30, 1431, a nineteen-year-old peasant girl from a small village in France was burned at the stake in the marketplace of Rouen. Her name was Joan of Arc. And her last word was not a cry of despair — but a name. Jesus. In this episode of the Moments Almanac, we pause at one of the most remarkable lives in Christian history. A young woman who heard the voice of God, obeyed at enormous cost, and faced her ending with a stillness that still defies explanation. Featuring ...

Share Your Thoughts What do you do when the storms hit — not just in the sky, but in the soul? In this second episode of the Moments Almanac, we pause to remember those who are waking up this morning to damaged homes, uprooted lives, and weary hearts. Because in moments like these, compassion matters more than commentary. We also mark the birthday of G. K. Chesterton — born May 29, 1874 — journalist, novelist, theologian, and lover of paradox. More than anything, Chesterton taught people how ...

Share Your Thoughts A quiet daily journey through faith, history, and grace. On May 28, 1738, John Wesley attended a small gathering on Aldersgate Street in London and experienced what he later described as his heart being “strangely warmed.” That quiet moment of assurance would help ignite a spiritual awakening that shaped generations of believers across England and America. In this edition of Scattered Moments Almanac, we reflect on grace that moves from the head to the heart, the road to E...

Share Your Thoughts Beginning May 28th! This feature will be right here in the Scattered Moments Feed, along with the regular features of meditations and Scattered Moments writings, conversations and devotionals. Each about 3 minutes. Short inspiration to start or end your day, or for that walk you need to do.