2025-06-26 “Thinking Ahead” by Emma (born 1861)

Hey y’all. It’s Thursday, which means the theater’s closed—so I’ve got a little breathing room today.


It’s real hot out, but for some reason that just made me start thinkin’ about coats. So here I am at the thrift shop, seeing what folks might’ve donated before fall hits.


Emma checks in from a Brooklyn thrift shop. Emma Knox stands inside a Brooklyn thrift shop, smiling softly at the camera. She wears a loose, off-the-shoulder green top and high-waisted jeans. Behind her, rows of gently used clothing hang on racks, and the lighting is warm and inviting. Her relaxed, thoughtful expression matches the cozy and mission-driven atmosphere of the outing.


A lot of people in the city don’t have the money to prep ahead for cold weather—and I want to make sure we’ve got extras on hand when the temp drops. Might start setting a few things aside for Stop-Gap families.


I still can’t quite believe all the doors that have opened since we started this work. And I keep thinkin’—what if one simple act of kindness, like makin’ sure someone’s got a coat come November, was the thing that made them feel seen?


Today’s verse brought that home for me:


“Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God.” —Hebrews 13:16


That’s what I’m aiming for. A life that pleases Him—in small, faithful ways.


Thanks for walking this story with me.



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