by Don Freeman | Aug 1, 2024 | Devotional
My recent 4-days in a hospital bed were revealing. They were a no-choice life-interruption to be served, a time of childlike helplessness, a brief season of switched roles, a hiatus of normal activities and responsibilities. I’ve written before about the quality of...
by Don Freeman | Apr 18, 2024 | Devotional
It’s almost humorous the number of times it has to be repeated in Scripture. The phrase so often heard is: ‘Do not be afraid.’ One would have to conclude that the reason for this command is that the audience was, in fact, afraid. Jesus says it to his...
by Don Freeman | Mar 21, 2024 | Devotional
In the last three months I’ve won a whole set of tools from a top brand company, a set of carving knives, a weekend away at an island retreat, a high-tech cordless patio light, several free lunches, a coupon for free dentures, a lifetime supply of support stockings,...
by Don Freeman | Aug 15, 2023 | Devotional
As it turns out, our shaming experiences and the ensuing load of debilitating shame we carry is not something we are destined to schlep around with us for the rest of our days. Au contraire! Even in our most painful failures and humiliations God works ‘all’ things for...
by Don Freeman | Mar 30, 2023 | Devotional
A group of five enthusiastic cave exploring friends, or spelunkers, arrived at a celebrated cave known for its high ceiling, great length, and multiple exit points. There was a moment’s hesitation upon discovering that only two of them had their headlamps. Being...