On the Journey

I'm back!! Due to technical difficulties I have been unable to record since March. I finally stumbled upon a fix (don't ask me how) and now I'm back. Though uploading to Spotify is proving a challenge; using a work around for this episode. I've missed you all so much! Thank you for not giving up on me. Hop over to the blog to see all the project photos: https://amybain.wordpress.co...

Spring is in earnest now. Thankfully, we've started getting some rain. The daffodils are blooming and bring such brightness to the rainy days. Print a copy of the newsletter for you and and friend; after all Snail Mail is the point. https://amybain.wordpress.com/2026/04/01/march-snail-mail-5/ Until next time, sweet friend, God bless. 💕

It is that time of year when spring beckons but I am not ready. This month has been about doing some of the things I didn't do during winter, like rest. Visit the blog to download a copy of the Snail Mail Newsletter for yourself, and a friend. https://amybain.wordpress.com/2026/03/12/february-snail-mail-6/ Until next time, sweet friend, God bless. 💕

This year I began to tackle a category of items that tend to get overlooked when I am culling. Because I have a difficult time parting with these items, I decided that I would use them up. This is my yarn stash. To view the blog post and see the photos, click here: https://amybain.wordpress.com/2026/02/17/not-waiting-for-someday-use-it-up/ If you feel inclined to stay connected, please subscribe....

The world could use more kindness. Sometimes kindness comes unexpectedly from a stranger. This is my Valentine's story of a stranger's kindness. See the flowers on the blog: https://amybain.wordpress.com/2026/02/14/the-grace-of-kindness/ Until next time, God bless you with unexpected kindess. 💕

A new year is a good time to go After Some Awesome Possibilities. Start with printing the newest Snail Mail and color it while enjoying your tea. Visit the blog to see the newest chickie-babies in our flock. https://amybain.wordpress.com/2026/01/30/january-snail-mail-5/ Your visit brings me much delight. Thank you for joining me On the Journey. Until next time, God bless! 💕

I shared a portion of this poem in the January Snail Mail. I could not find the exact poem, nor author online. There were many versions and all lovely. The poem I share here is on my blog over here: https://amybain.wordpress.com/2026/01/21/the-little-sparrow-song/ Thank you for stopping by today. Please subscribe to the podcast on your favorite platform (and the blog also). Share this episode with...

The final issue of 2025 is available for you to download and print from the blog: https://amybain.wordpress.com/2026/01/14/december-snail-mail-5/ You can also find the link for the mini calendars mentioned there as well. Enjoy! God bless. 💕

The complete poem found in the December 2025 Snail Mail Newsletter. Get your copy here: https://amybain.wordpress.com/2026/01/06/decembers-dream/ Thank you for being part of the Journey in 2025. I hope you'll continue to join us here or at the blog in 2026. Please subscribe to both to stay in the loop and not miss what is going on. 💕

As we move into 2026, set aside time every week, or at least every month, to reflect on what you are thankful for. In every thing, whether good or bad, there is something to give thanks for. Download your copy of the November Snail Mail newsletter here: https://amybain.wordpress.com/2025/11/30/gratitude-november-snail-mail/ Until next time, God bless. 💕

November is Much-ness. Poetry stirs in the autumn. Enjoy these two favorites. Find them on the blog and share your thoughts: https://amybain.wordpress.com/2025/11/17/two-poems-for-november/ I Much-appreciate your presence here. Thank you for being On the Journey with so many others and myself. Subscribe to stay connected + Invite a friend to join us. 💕

Welcome back, friends. I hope you are starting 2026 with joy and hope. Autumn is my absolute favorite time of year. As the season shifts, I can feel it in my body. Being drawn to slow down, clear out, clean up, and rest. You can find all the autumn photos and the October Snail Mail on the blog: https://amybain.wordpress.com/2025/11/02/autumn-glory/ Please stop by and share your thoughts. Until nex...

The conclusion of the Gospel of John is today's episode. I am glad you have joined me for this series. I hope it has encouraged and uplifted you each day. 💕

In this episode we are introduced to some of the post-resurrection appearances of Jesus. John tells us why he has written the things he did. Subscribe + Like + Invite to On the Journey. 💕

"It is finished" is what Jesus says as he completes the work given him by God. We are nearly finished reading the Gospel of John. I hope you will continue to join us here as we reach the end of the book. You can find all episode on the platform you are listening from or you can go to the blog to find them all in one place: https://amybain.wordpress.com/2025/10/01/october-reading-the-book...

Hooray! Autumn has arrived! This issue of Snail Mail is all about Autumn Scents And Pumpkins. You can read the newsletter, and print out your own copy, here: https://amybain.wordpress.com/2025/09/28/september-2025-snail-mail/ Be sure to print a copy for a friend and send a note of encouragement.

This chapter covers the betrayal of Jesus, his arrest, and Peter's denial of Jesus. So much happening, but John records it in an interesting way when compared to the other accounts. I am thankful that you have joined me for this series; the reading of the book of John, one daily chapter at a time. 💕

This chapter records a prayer from Jesus for the apostles, and also all who will become disciples after them. I am reading from the American Standard Version of 1901. I am thankful for you stopping by to listen in. 💕

We have passed the halfway mark for the month of October, and are coming upon the conclusion of the book of John. I'm so delighted for each one of you that has joined me in reading this account of the life of Jesus. Be sure to Subscribe to the channel. Like the episode to help others find it. Invite a friend to join you On the Journey. 💕

I am delighted you are joining us for our reading of chapter 15 of the Gospel of John today. Friends, be sure to go outside for some sunshine and fresh air today. Even in the evenings, being outside to get fresh air deep into your lungs is so beneficial for your body's health and your mood. If you haven't already, Subscribe to the channel + Like this episode + Invite a friend to join you O...

Jesus begins to impart his last encouragements to the disciples in this chapter. I am, again, reading from the American Standard Version (ASV). Thank you for all your encouragement, and sharing this series with your friends. 💕

Thank you for joining in on the reading of the Gospel of John. John is known as the apostle of love because he mentions love so often in his writings (see also 1 John; 2 John, and 3 John). I'd love to hear from you and how you've been impacted from our reading together. Leave a comment over on this post on the blog (or email me): https://amybain.wordpress.com/2025/10/01/october-reading-the...

Thank you for joining in as I read from John 12, from the New King James Version we read from in the last episode. Be sure to Follow this channel + Like this episode + Invite a friend to join us. All of these help On the Journey to reach more people around the world. 💕

In this chapter of John, Jesus' good friend, Lazarus dies. The shortest verse in the Bible is in this chapter. We also see the plans of the Jewish rules set in motion. This episode is read from the New King James Version bible from Apologetics Press. https://store.apologeticspress.org/collections/bibles/products/brown-small-bible Join us here On the Journey, Subscribe + Like + Invite others to...

The true shepherd knows his sheep and they know his voice. He has come to give life, and give it abundantly. Join in today as we read John chapter 10 from the ASV Bible. Let me know what other translation you'd like to hear from from. Subscribe so you catch each episode + Like this episode so we can reach others + Invite a friend to join us On the Journey. 💕