A spiritual reflection to encourage and inspire you as you go about your day. Just as many plants need water daily, so do our root systems if they are to sustain us as we eat, work, exercise, rest, play, talk, interact with people we know, don't know, those in between - and the creation in which we live our lives. To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe here: https://waterdaily.us13.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=77f1d2bef69b456621722de92&id=f557789415

This week we explore Matthew 14:22-33, in which Jesus takes a stroll on the water – and invites his followers to join him. © Kate Heichler, 2026. To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe here. Here are the bible readings for next Sunday.

Todaywe explore Matthew 14:13-21, in which Jesus provides a feast for well over 5000 people. God has feasts for us too. © Kate Heichler, 2026. To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe here. Here are the bible readings for next Sunday.

This week we explore Matthew 14:13-21, in which Jesus provides a picnic for 5,000 people. Where do we see that kind of abundance in our lives? © Kate Heichler, 2026. To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe here. Here are the bible readings for next Sunday.

Today we explore Matthew 14:13-21, in which Jesus goes off for some alone time – and ends up picnicking with 5,000 people. Isn't that impossible? © Kate Heichler, 2026. To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe here. Here are the bible readings for next Sunday.

Today we explore Matthew 14:13-21, in which Jesus goes off for some alone time – and ends up picnicking with 5,000 people. How did he manage that? © Kate Heichler, 2026. To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe here. Here are the bible readings for next Sunday.

This week we explore Matthew 14:13-21, in which Jesus goes off for some alone time – and ends up picnicking with 5,000 people, even if that was not his intention for the day. © Kate Heichler, 2026. To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe here. Here are the bible readings for next Sunday.

This week we explore Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52, a series of short parables Jesus told to convey what God's realm is like - which contains the tradition as well as blessings that are new every day.. © Kate Heichler, 2026. To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe here. Here are the bible readings for next Sunday.

This week we explore Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52, a series of short parables Jesus told to convey what God's realm is like. He suggests the life of God will involve some sorting of blessed and not so much. © Kate Heichler, 2026. To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe here. Here are the bible readings for next Sunday.

This week we explore Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52, a series of short parables Jesus told to convey what God's realm is like. Today he likens it to treasure and precious pearls. © Kate Heichler, 2026. To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe here. Here are the bible readings for next Sunday.

This week we explore Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52, a series of short parables Jesus told to convey what God's realm is like. Today Jesus likens God-Life to yeast. Hmmm.... © Kate Heichler, 2026. To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe here. Here are the bible readings for next Sunday.

This week we explore Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52, a series of short parables Jesus told to convey what God's realm is like. © Kate Heichler, 2026. To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe here. Here are the bible readings for next Sunday.

This week we explore Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43, in which Jesus suggests the ways that God will deal with evil. It ends well for us! © Kate Heichler, 2026. To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe here. Here are the bible readings for next Sunday.

This week we explore Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43, in which Jesus speaks of how evil and goodness get all mixed up in our world. He suggests that the solution lies with God, not with us. © Kate Heichler, 2026. To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe here. Here are the bible readings for next Sunday.

This week we explore Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43, in which Jesus speaks of evil and good - how are we to treat those who do evil? © Kate Heichler, 2026. To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe here. Here are the bible readings for next Sunday.

This week we explore Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43, in which Jesus tells a story about seeds and weeds, seeking to explain how we live with evil amid the good. © Kate Heichler, 2026. To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe here. Here are the bible readings for next Sunday.

Today we explore Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43, in which Jesus tells a story about seeds and weeds. © Kate Heichler, 2026. To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe here. Here are the bible readings for next Sunday.

This week we explore Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23, in which Jesus tells a story about seeds - and what happens when they land in good soil. © Kate Heichler, 2026. To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe here. Here are the bible readings for next Sunday.

This week we explore Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23, in which Jesus tells a story about spiritual growth. What chokes off God's life in our lives? © Kate Heichler, 2026. To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe here. Here are the bible readings for next Sunday.

This week we explore Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23, in which Jesus tells a story about what are good and bad conditions for seeds. © Kate Heichler, 2026. To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe here. Here are the bible readings for next Sunday.

Today we explore Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23, in which Jesus tells a story about seeds which land in places not suitable for seeds to grow in. What are the obstacles to spiritual growth in our lives? © Kate Heichler, 2026. To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe here. Here are the bible readings for next Sunday

This week we explore Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23, in which Jesus tells a story about seeds, soil and sowers. © Kate Heichler, 2026. To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe here. Here are the bible readings for next Sunday.

Today we reflect on independence - and inter-dependence. © Kate Heichler, 2026. To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe here. Here are the bible readings for next Sunday.

Today we explore Romans 7:15-25a, in which St. Paul discusses the turmoil we often feel as we struggle with temptation. © Kate Heichler, 2026. To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe here. Here are the bible readings for next Sunday.

This week we explore Matthew 11:25-30, in which Jesus invites us to lay our burdens on him. Are we ready to do that? © Kate Heichler, 2026. To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe here. Here are the bible readings for next Sunday.

This week we explore Matthew 11:25-30, in which Jesus invites us to lay our burdens on him, and commends those who can trust him as "infants." Insult? Or invitation ? © Kate Heichler, 2026. To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe here. Here are the bible readings for next Sunday.

This week we explore Matthew 11:25-30, in which Jesus invites us to lay our burdens on him. Can we accept him that easily? © Kate Heichler, 2026. To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe here. Here are the bible readings for next Sunday.

Today we explore Romans 6:12-23, in which St Paul contrasts living under threat to living under grace. Accepting that gift of grace frees us to live more wholly and with more holiness.© Kate Heichler, 2026. To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe here. Here are the bible readings for next Sunday.

Today we explore Romans 6:12-23, in which St Paul contrasts living under threat to living under grace. © Kate Heichler, 2026. To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe here. Here are the bible readings for next Sunday.

This week we explore Matthew 10:40-42, in which Jesus continues his training talk to his disciples before he sends them out. "Sent" is where we are too. © Kate Heichler, 2026. To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe here. Here are the bible readings for next Sunday.

This week we explore Matthew 10:40-42, in which Jesus talks about the importance of welcoming his representatives, and inviting people to work with us in ministry, not doing "for." © Kate Heichler, 2026. To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe here. Here are the bible readings for next Sunday.

This week we explore Matthew 10:40-42, in which Jesus talks about the importance of welcoming his representatives. © Kate Heichler, 2026. To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe here. Here are the bible readings for next Sunday.

This week we explore Matthew 10:24-39, in which Jesus tells his disciples about the adversity they may face in following him, in putting him first. Do we? © Kate Heichler, 2026. To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe here. Here are the bible readings for next Sunday.

This week we explore Matthew 10:24-39, in which Jesus tells his disciples that often conflict will follow their proclamation of his Messiah-ship. Have you ever had to choose? © Kate Heichler, 2026. To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe here. Here are the bible readings for next Sunday.

This week we explore Matthew 10:24-39, in which Jesus tells his disciples about the adversity they may face when they are publicly associated with him. Is it the same for us? © Kate Heichler, 2026. To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe here. Here are the bible readings for next Sunday.

This week we explore Matthew 10:24-39, in which Jesus tells his disciples about the adversity they may face in letting the world know they follow him. © Kate Heichler, 2026. To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe here. Here are the bible readings for next Sunday.

This week we explore Matthew 10:24-39, in which Jesus tells his disciples about the adversity they may face in following him. We often face adversity when we put God first. © Kate Heichler, 2026. To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe here. Here are the bible readings for next Sunday.

This week we explore Matthew 10:24-39, in which Jesus tells his disciples about the adversity they may face in following him. © Kate Heichler, 2026. To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe here. Here are the bible readings for next Sunday.

This week we explore Matthew 9:35 - 10:23, in which Jesus sends his disciples out on their first mission foray. Are we willing to get out there on God's mission? © Kate Heichler, 2026. To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe here. Here are the bible readings for next Sunday.

This week we explore Matthew 9:35 - 10:23, in which Jesus sends his disciples out on their first mission foray - with a lot of warnings. © Kate Heichler, 2026. To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe here. Here are the bible readings for next Sunday.

This week we explore Matthew 9:35 - 10:23, in which Jesus sends his disciples out on their first mission foray - and tells them not to pack a suitcase. © Kate Heichler, 2026. To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe here. Here are the bible readings for next Sunday.

This week we explore Matthew 9:35 - 10:23, in which Jesus sends his disciples out on their first mission foray - and told them to focus on people like them. © Kate Heichler, 2026. To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe here. Here are the bible readings for next Sunday.

This week we explore Matthew 9:35 - 10:23, in which Jesus sends his disciples out on their first mission foray - to proclaim Good News and heal the sick. © Kate Heichler, 2026. To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe here. Here are the bible readings for next Sunday.

This week we explore Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26, in which Jesus brings healing to two people no one thought could be healed. © Kate Heichler, 2026. To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe here. Here are the bible readings for next Sunday.

This week we explore Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26, in which Jesus heals a dead girl and a grown woman, whose faith he commends. Is faith necessary for healing? © Kate Heichler, 2026. To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe here. Here are the bible readings for next Sunday.

This week we explore Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26, in which Jesus heals a dead girl and a grown woman. © Kate Heichler, 2026. To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe here. Here are the bible readings for next Sunday.

This week we explore Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26, in which Jesus gets into trouble with the religious leaders... again! © Kate Heichler, 2026. To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe here. Here are the bible readings for next Sunday.

This week we explore Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26, in which Jesus invites new disciples and offers healing. © Kate Heichler, 2026. To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe here. Here are the bible readings for next Sunday.

This week we explore Matthew 28:16-20, in which Jesus gives his disciples their final instructions - and a promise which extends to us. © Kate Heichler, 2026. To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe here. Here are the bible readings for next Sunday.

This week we will explore Matthew 28:16-20, in which Jesus gives his disciples the Great Commission - which means "mission with," not on our own. © Kate Heichler, 2026. To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe here. Here are the bible readings for next Sunday.

This week we will explore Matthew 28:16-20, in which Jesus gives his disciples their final instructions - to go forth and make disciples in his name. Can disciples me "made?" © Kate Heichler, 2026. To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe here. Here are the bible readings for next Sunday.

This week we will explore Matthew 28:16-20, in which Jesus gives his disciples their final instructions. Despite his presence for 40 days after his resurrection, some still doubted. How about us? © Kate Heichler, 2026. To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe here. Here are the bible readings for next Sunday.