by Don Freeman | Jul 9, 2022 | Devotional
A writing assignment is given to two classrooms of nine-year-olds in two very different locations. It is to describe what is great about where they live, what they do, what they eat, etc. The essays will be sent to schools in foreign countries to educate students...
by Don Freeman | May 21, 2022 | Devotional
We may hear someone say: ‘that’s icing on the cake,’ meaning something unexpectedly beneficial/providential/pleasant has come their way. We might say, when something unexpectedly negative/ominous/disagreeable has just occurred: ‘wouldn’t that peel the icing right off...
by Don Freeman | May 5, 2022 | Devotional
Meltdowns. We’ve all (likely) been guilty of foisting one or two of those screaming hissy fits (with alligator tears and foot stompings) on unhappy parents (followed up, if we’re old enough for this, with a corresponding corrective measure or two or three). Barring...
by Don Freeman | Apr 7, 2022 | Devotional
As the days move steadily onward in this season leading to Jesus’ sacrifice, the cruel, inevitable events get ominously closer for him. At the very same time, we find ourselves making our way through a Prayer Journey where the Father’s rescuing, unstoppable love for...
by Don Freeman | Mar 26, 2022 | Devotional
Imagine with me, for a few lines, that a young, Californian surfing enthusiast hears rave reviews about Makka Beach in Jamaica being the best water to surf in, ever, hands down. He’s an inexperienced traveler, but on a whim he buys plane tickets with high hopes for...
