The idea for 31 Feet originated with the rhinoceros. Weighing in at 3000 pounds, this large-and-in-charge animal runs an impressive 30 miles per hour at full speed. But the rhino has a serious handicap: terrible vision. This massive creature can see no farther than 30 feet away, just 10 short yards. Imagine a stampede of rhinos charging ahead at 30mph. They are literally running blind.
Is it any wonder that a group of rhinos is called a crash?
31 Feet is about living life with a rhino’s vision. We are all running at full speed, by choice or simply because this is life in the 21st century. Unfortunately, we all have very poor vision. Not one of us knows what tomorrow will bring. How do we navigate?
Only with the One who can see what lies at 31 Feet, the future just beyond our human sight.
31 Feet is about learning to trust the God who made us, who knows our past, our current circumstances, and what’s ahead…just beyond our sight and years into our futures. 31 Feet is letting go of our plans and our worries, and learning to place them in God’s hands. 31 Feet is trusting the way we did as children, running full speed ahead and completely confident.
“We live by faith, not by sight.” 2 Corinthians 5:7
31 Feet 
Love this Dana! You inspire me.
Love this! Dana, you continue to inspire me.
Thanks for reading, Leah! Hope your beautiful family is well. 🙂
Looking forward to your insightful musings on a regular basis.
Thanks for reading and sharing! It feels good to be writing again. 🙂
Thank yoiu for using your God-given gifts to put into words the encouragement we all need. Love you!
Love you, too, Mom!!!
Dear Dana,
You’re back to writing your blog! Yeah! I really love your title. The scripture reference is one of my favorites. (Today is a snow-day in MN. What a treat to sit down at the computer and see your blog!) Thanks so much for the sweet note you sent, too. I always find much joy in finding something “personal” in the mailbox these days. 🙂
I’m back! It feels good to start writing again. It’s like therapy for me. Thanks for being such a faithful cheerleader! It means a lot to me. Love you! 🙂
Thanks Dana. I appreciate this idea and words of wisdom from such a wise friend.
Thanks for reading, Rachel!!
You have a real God given talent!
Thank you. To God be the Glory!
Dear Dana,
I left a reply yesterday, but for some reason it did not post. I was so happy to see your new blog! I love the title, and the bible reference is one of my favorites. Thanks for you kind note in the mail. I so appreciate your gift to us as you reflect on God’s Word!