Six and a Half Days is the writing, photography, and visual work of Curtis Kessler, exploring faith, life, and the beauty of the world around us.

Through reflective writing and photography, this space considers what it means to walk with God in everyday life — not by rushing for answers, but by learning to notice what is already in front of us.

Latest Writing:

Sometimes it is hard to see the goodness of God, even when life is good.

It is easy to focus on the clouds instead of the sun.

The goodness of God is always present. We just need to find it.

Read: “When You Feel Stuck: Choosing to See the Goodness of God”

Rules may tell us what not to do.
Standards remind us who we want to be.

Too often I focus on tasks, checklists, and getting through the day. But Scripture calls us to something higher—to live in a way that honors God in everything we do.

What standards guide your life?

Read: “The Standards We Live By”
April 22, 2026