by Don Freeman | May 23, 2024 | Devotional
A seven-year-old orphan has spent his entire life ‘in the system’ and has been shunted from one foster situation to another. There’s been everything from neglect to abuse to shaming. Then ‘it’ happens – he’s been adopted by a loving family! It’s his first ‘happy’...
by Don Freeman | May 9, 2024 | Devotional
At the heart of every family, unseen by outsiders, there are, um, quirky dynamics. The similarities and distinctives lived out there make for some interesting storytelling. And it must be said that those dwelling there are not likely to notice how unique their story...
by Don Freeman | May 2, 2024 | Devotional
Hazarding a guess, I’d say there was no such thing as a normal day for Jesus’ disciples. They never knew what to expect, or if they were expecting a certain outcome for the day, they would end up confused. There was always, just waiting around the corner, another...
by Don Freeman | Apr 30, 2024 | Devotional
In our readings of God’s Word, we encounter some incredible people. They were people who grew to understand God and his ways, their relationship with him becoming more and more solid with each ‘rite of passage’ spiritually speaking. They were people who knew what it...
by Don Freeman | Apr 23, 2024 | Devotional
In Virginia every spring, there’s a big event called Garden Week. During these seven days, in various pockets of the state, local garden committees prepare for this annual extravaganza. It includes tours of a few private homes with wildly creative flower arrangements...
