Rennie Phillips

From pickle loaf to prayer: A Scott City writer reflects on small-town chats, changing connections, and why face‑to‑face visits still matter this Christmas.

A longtime home roaster shares how a single, carefully brewed cup – beans, gear, memories and prayer – turns daily coffee into a slow, almost sacred ritual.

Rennie Phillips reflects on Facebook condolences, what kind of response loss really calls for, and how grit, gardening and high tunnels helped him overcome a life on oxygen.

From junk trees to flat tires, Rennie Phillips reflects on the cost of putting off chores and how daily planning – with God and Marge – helps him finally let things go.

From Elon Musk’s rockets to high-tunnel tomatoes and Noah’s ark, Rennie Phillips reflects on a lifetime of naysayers and why we don’t have to join them.

Rennie Phillips compares a burst garden hose to unchecked stress, urging readers to live within their means, choose friends wisely, and schedule daily “stress-c...

From rainy drives to tornado sightings and rides with his dad, Rennie Phillips reflects on everyday moments and why it matters to write them down.

Rennie Phillips reflects on feedback in health care, gardening, work and faith, urging people to offer it gently and listen closely.

A fast-food encounter prompts Rennie Phillips to reflect on personal space, child safety and the importance of being aware of one’s surroundings.

Rennie Phillips reflects on changing paths from cattle ranching to ministry, building a life in Scott City and the influence of work, family and community.