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John Christopher Frame.

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šŸ˜® Have You Ever Seen Pancakes This Tiny?

Hi Reader, A few months ago, a new restaurant opened in our neighborhood. When I saw pancakes on the menu, something you donā€™t come across very often here in Turkey, I had to try them. So, one day, I took a bottle of pancake syrup with me that I had purchased in the USA, and looked forward to a delicious breakfast. Like my mom or dad makes when my wife and I visit. As an American, my version of good pancakes looks something like this: Credit: Tenor When I ordered, I requested no chocolate...

4 days agoĀ ā€¢Ā 2 min read
a man in a suit and tie is sitting at a desk with his hand on his forehead .

Hi Reader, I recently was watching an online worship service from HTB Church, the church my wife and I used to attend in London. The worship band played a song that spoke to me - about being still in the presence, glory, and power of the Lord. It's called, "Be Still, for the Presence of the Lord." In recent years, I've been interested in the wonder and mystery of God... God's presence, healing, anointing, and more. And this song captures some of that... It says we stand on holy ground in the...

25 days agoĀ ā€¢Ā 2 min read
Dog with arms stretched on a store's floor.

Hi Reader, Over the past couple of months, I've been listening a lot to Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver (a bluegrass music group). There's one song that plays often that I really like: Be Not Afraid. Maybe one reason that song stands out is because I often tell our dog not to be afraid. "Don't be afraid," I'll say, when I sense she's scared--of a loud noise, or a cat. She saw a street cat at the entrance of the store and refused to move. I'll say those words and I think she knows what I mean. The...

about 2 months agoĀ ā€¢Ā 2 min read
illustration of huge horse with surprised eyes and tiny boy rider

Hi Reader, I'm slowly reading a book I started at the beginning of this year. And when I say slow, I mean slow - 1 page per day. Credit: Tenor (nationalgeographic) And some days I don't read it at all. It's not a novel or a book with a single topic. Rather, it's a book with passages from the New Testament and quotes from stoic philosophers. Each brief section of the book shows similarities between what the philosophers said and what the Bible says. The section I'm on now is about the words we...

2 months agoĀ ā€¢Ā 2 min read
Kuzu - a black dog - close-up photo

Hi Reader, I love our dog, Kuzu, and she loves me. But... She loves my wife more. I give Kuzu more treats than my wife does. But, in comparison, I'm boring. When she's with me at a cafe, she lays down patiently--for hours--waiting for me to finish my work on my laptop. (I do give her a lot of attention as she calmly waits.) Another good name for her would be Patience (April 2026). She has so much patience. Here's something kind of funny... Kuzu has learned that, when my wife calls me on the...

3 months agoĀ ā€¢Ā 2 min read

Hi Reader, A few years ago, my parents purchased their gravesites in a large cemetery in Ohio. They also had a tombstone designed and placed there with their names and dates of birth. When my parents took my sister and me to see their gravesites, I took a picture from a distance of the three of them standing there. It was probably the only time we'll all be alive together at that spot. My sister wiped a tear. On the tombstone, my parents had a simple engraving of two people walking, along...

4 months agoĀ ā€¢Ā 1 min read
white and brown bar house surrounded by green grass field and trees at daytime

Hi Reader, Do you find it difficult to remember God's presence and love for you during tough times, or when you're upset? Here's a brief devotion that may help, from the new book I wrote with my parents, From Sea to Shining Sea: 50 Daily Devotions from Traveling to Every State in America. Each devotion in the book relates to a state in the United States. The one below is about Kentucky... It includes a prayer point at the end: for the release of any negative feelings that may have a hold on...

5 months agoĀ ā€¢Ā 3 min read
John and Tricia standing in front of home.

Hi Reader, With so much war and unrest in the world--and perhaps even within our own hearts--Iā€™m sharing some encouragement about peace. (And at the end of this email is a link to a free ebook giveaway with 14 Christian-related books.) The devotion below is about peace. It's from my newest book, From Sea to Shining Sea: 50 Daily Devotions from Traveling to Every State in America, written with my parents and based on their travels to all 50 states. This devotion is a reflection on visiting an...

5 months agoĀ ā€¢Ā 2 min read
a fluffy orange and white cat is sitting on a couch with the words " for real " above it

Hi Reader, I wanted to share the short trailer video for From Sea to Shining Sea: 50 Daily Devotions from Traveling to Every State in America. You can click here to view it: The book is a 50-day devotional exploring faith through travel across all 50 states. The devotions blend real travel stories, Scripture, reflection questions, and simple prayer prompts to help you slow down and reconnect with God. I love seeing reviews coming in from readers who are enjoying the book: If you've had time...

6 months agoĀ ā€¢Ā 1 min read

Hi Reader, Iā€™m happy to share that From Sea to Shining Sea: 50 Daily Devotions from Traveling to Every State in America is available for download or purchase. The ebook version is free and the paperback is US$9.99. It's available on the major book retailer sites. Here are three Amazon links where you can find it: 1) Amazon US 2) Amazon Canada 3) Amazon UK Through glimpses of all 50 states in the United States, this book offers a rare blend of adventure and spiritual reflectionā€”inviting you to...

7 months agoĀ ā€¢Ā 1 min read