by Don Freeman | Oct 18, 2025 | Devotional
As Jesus prepared to go public with his ministry, he needed followers to train. Against all approved leadership protocol, he chose for himself twelve anti-heroes, individuals conspicuously lacking in heroic qualities. What did he discern upon meeting these men? Was it...
by Don Freeman | Oct 16, 2025 | Devotional
One step at a time. That’s a familiar motto. It applies to so many things beyond just encouraging a baby to walk (although each one of those early, wobbly steps is momentous and to be celebrated). Professional and Olympic athletes make crazy sacrifices to achieve...
by Don Freeman | Oct 14, 2025 | Devotional
It was not on the radar screen of my life. In fact, it was on the ‘no way’ list of my life. That idea continued blissfully unaltered for 35 years. It was what others did, what others took care of, what others found joy and delight in doing. But not me. Nope. So, God...
by Don Freeman | Oct 11, 2025 | Devotional
Few words of Scripture cause more heart-stirring than the final ones in Matthew’s Gospel when Jesus tells his disciples to ‘go and make disciples of all the nations.’ And he gives this order based not on the sinless perfection or spiritual maturity of his disciples...
by Don Freeman | Oct 9, 2025 | Devotional
In much of today’s society, a ‘thumbs up,’ a ‘check mark,’ or a ‘heart’ emoji, stands in as a ‘like,’ denoting a follower/friend. Based on this as a measure, there are people with thousands upon thousands of ‘friends.’ Granted, they’ve not met the vast majority, and...
