by Chris Mabey | Feb 6, 2026 | Devotional
There is no heartache without a home, no decision without a door; no destiny without discipline, no worship without awe. There is no courtyard without secrets, no window without a view, no smoke without fire of a story that is not true. There is no reward without...
by Don Freeman | Dec 4, 2025 | Devotional
Suppose a friend shocks you with (very expensive) tickets to a concert of your favorite music group. The thrill chills are instant. The gratitude is overwhelming. The only problem is the date; the concert is still nine months away. Nine whole months to wait! You...
by Don Freeman | May 24, 2025 | Devotional
At a recent pastors’ gathering hosted by us, only one pastor (besides myself and Sue) was able to attend. This unusual circumstance became something fascinating. We began by asking him questions and our time together turned into the telling of his story. We learned so...
by Don Freeman | May 22, 2025 | Devotional
Just like for the disciples, it’s easy for us to hear Jesus’ words and attempt to fit them into our current understanding. Or even to skew his words to make them less challenging. But if we are to be his disciples in our Jerusalem, our Judea, our Samaria, and to the...
by Don Freeman | Apr 24, 2025 | Devotional
I’m no doctor and am known to be a tad squeamish about all things medical, but I can’t help wondering what bodily systems were activated inside the disciples last week. They stood by as Jesus was betrayed – by one of their very own! They helplessly watched as...
