by Don Freeman | Aug 19, 2025 | Devotional
It’s one of those statements that stick, even after all these years: I was 21 and had just taken my driver’s test (it’s a complicated story and I’ve long since forgiven my brothers, may they rest in peace). I pulled back into the parking lot of the testing center, put...
by Don Freeman | Aug 12, 2025 | Devotional
If, in terms of succeeding in being disciples of Jesus in the 21st Century, full provision is in place, if there are clear examples for us to follow, if New Testament Scripture is filled with encouragements, if Old Testament prophecies still speak today, if those...
by Amelia Avila | Aug 7, 2025 | Devotional
During our most recent trip to the mountains of Virginia, we stayed at an Airbnb located in a remodeled boat house, right on the New River. Though there were other homes around, it was one of the most peaceful and quiet places we’d ever stayed at. Horace and I would...
by Don Freeman | Aug 5, 2025 | Devotional
I hope this doesn’t sound mean or judgmental, but something inside me feels like holding a private celebration each time Scriptures point out when the disciples missed the point. It feels so indirectly validating. In a weird way, it gives me hope that I’m not the only...
by Don Freeman | Jul 22, 2025 | Devotional
Promises! How reassuring! How exciting! How intriguing! A promise between a man and a woman at a church altar can be heart melting, tears producing, joy inspiring. The promise of a certain birthday gift or Christmas gift or graduation gift can be powerfully...
