by Don Freeman | Apr 19, 2022 | Devotional
I once heard someone describe the work of a professional firefighter as days of sheer boredom interrupted by moments of total bedlam. The body’s emergency system introduces huge injections of adrenaline and is just one of the amazingly intricate responses God has...
by Don Freeman | Mar 1, 2022 | Devotional
Today is the Eve of Lent 2022, the day before the 40-day period (excluding Sundays) leading up to Resurrection Sunday. It is celebrated differently depending on prevailing tradition. This year we are getting together to ‘mark’ the day by enjoying an indulgent evening...
by Amelia Avila | Feb 1, 2022 | Devotional
These words from 1 Corinthians 15:55 (KJV) have been front and center for our family during this year of experiencing so much loss. 2021 began with the loss of my mother, on February 11th, then ended with the passing of my mother-in-law, December 23rd. 2022 has begun...
by Don Freeman | Apr 27, 2021 | Devotional
When is the last time you remember being wide-eyed with wonder or awe or excitement? When did you last experience overwhelming joy? When did you last just burst out in happy laughter? Of course, strong emotions like these are made more intense because of their rarity...
by Don Freeman | Apr 6, 2021 | Devotional
We all know this. After a super intense weekend retreat, after the honeymoon, after the big anniversary celebration, after that long-awaited, once-in-a-lifetime getaway, after graduation, after the retirement – the letdown, the exhaustion, the emptiness, the fading...
