Lent Day 11 (Day 357 of Experiment)

Scripture: Ps 22: 22-30; Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16; Romans 4:13-25; Mark 8:31-38


Scripture standout: Mark 8: " ³³ But when Jesus turned and looked at his disciples, he rebuked Peter. “Get behind me, Satan!” he said. “You do not have in mind the concerns of God, but merely human concerns.” ³⁴ Then he called the crowd to him along with his disciples and said: “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me."


His Deed/The Day: David's uncle Don made a film several decades ago called Zaat. 

It was a monster movie about a mad scientist who turned himself into a half-man-half-catfish that stole beautiful women and caused a ruckus. It has a huge cult following, and today I noticed on Facebook that Uncle Don will  be appearing at a movie collectible show — with some of his newly DVD-released Zaat movies. 

A quick email of well wishes for a successful show — rat-at-tat-tat — and today's deed done.

Deedsclosure: Yesterday the topic was a few "free and easy" deeds — listening and holding the door. Today, I'd like to share another obvious do-good-freebie: Facebook.


A daily deeder could not have a better tool than Facebook. In a quick 5-minute study, you can determine many key facts that can set a do-gooding act or two into motion. You can see who's: having a birthday; proud of an accomplishment; expanding their family; worried about an upcoming event; angry or upset; raising money for something important to them personally; sharing news about the condition of a friend or neighbor; or marketing a good idea. Plus many, many, many other useless bits of information — so be prepared to skim and speed read.


Deeds come in the form of a congratulations, well-wishes, encouragement or acts of support. Facebook can help you be more aware of who needs what. And it's so easy to do! Message someone! Write on their wall! Make a mental note about someone's challenge or celebration, and promise to follow up with a handwritten card or a food delivery or a surprise.


People have many opinions about Facebook. It's a time suck! It's just too much information! It's overwhelming — it's a ridiculous waste of energy. But one thing is undeniable: to deed somebody, you have to be cognizant of their needs — and Facebook provides important insight about your community of fellow humans through a conduit that's free, accessible and well used. Friend somebody and see what happens.