by Deanna Vandebrake | Apr 2, 2026 | Devotional
It is the 14th of Nisan 30 A.D. when Jesus, His disciples and Jews from everywhere gather in Jerusalem to celebrate Passover. It is a festive meal to remember God’s miraculous deliverance of the Hebrews from the mighty burdensome hand...
by Don Freeman | Mar 31, 2026 | Devotional
In his very punchy book (which I thoroughly enjoyed), Dirty Glory, pp. 54-57, Pete Greig wrote about the tendency to stray from the central truth of Christianity and in his inimitable style, he expressed it like this: The vision is Jesus. Dangerously,...
by Don Freeman | Mar 28, 2026 | Devotional
Parades and processionals, motorcades and March Madnesses, stadiums and stars (celestial & cinematic), have always drawn the masses, eager to interrupt daily routines to see or participate in whatever the personality/event. From rose-covered floats in SoCal to red...
by Amelia Avila | Mar 26, 2026 | Devotional
One of my least favorite seasons of the year is winter – dreary gray landscapes, biting cold winds, and lonely, naked trees. Outdoor walks require preparation, layers of clothing, and a little bit of grit, or maybe a lot of grit! It’s hard to believe at these...
by Don Freeman | Mar 24, 2026 | Devotional
Here’s a never-did-happen scenario for you to picture: a young married couple is leaving for a 10-day cruise and leaving their 5-year-old at home alone, with keys to the car and a credit card to use for any purchases. (Disregard, for now, your rising outrage at such...
by Don Freeman | Mar 21, 2026 | Devotional
Ahh, Spring! This season shouting its blossoming arrival that winter has once more been banished and the way has been cleared for Summer to rev up its engines. It’s these yearly rhythms that start me reminiscing about my halcyon school days, my teachers, my fellow...
