by Don Freeman | Oct 12, 2021 | Devotional
On Saturday, I wrote a fun note about the frenzy of brain activity that I think gets ignited when we’re in ‘surprise anticipation mode.’ Well, as if on cue, an out-of-the-blue surprise snapped me to attention on Sunday morning at the beginning of our Zoom church...
by Don Freeman | Oct 9, 2021 | Devotional
Imagine a good friend says: “I have a surprise for you!” I think those words create an explosion of simultaneous activity in our heads. First, the news turns on a special little motor in our brain reserved for just such occasions. It sends out a jolt of adrenaline,...
by Don Freeman | Oct 7, 2021 | Devotional
Fortunately, the saying, “You can’t get there from here.” while humorous or ironic or just plain ridiculous, is not true for us as followers of Jesus on our journey to the heart of the Father. We have a long way to go, for sure and there are some daunting obstacles to...
by Don Freeman | Oct 5, 2021 | Devotional
As a friend used to say, we human ‘beans’ are a piece of work. The spectrum of personalities, strengths, weakness, preferences, physical features, clothing, cultures, languages, is mind boggling. It’s for that reason many are fascinated with people watching, in parks,...
by Don Freeman | Oct 2, 2021 | Devotional
Marinades are skillfully employed in the kitchens of renowned chefs the world over (and in the backyards of millions of grill masters) to enhance flavors in their meals. Sometimes called brining or infusing, the myriad recipes, and all their variations, speak to their...
