RISEN INDEED!Luke 24:34   “The Lord has risen indeed”Around the world, the Easter tradition of the proclamation that “Christ has risen” and the response of “Christ has risen indeed” has brought joy to the multitudes who say it! In Eastern Orthodox churches they add another tradition after proclaiming it.  They exchange eggs.  Why?  They say, according to their tradition,  that on the actual day of...  Read More

From Sorrow to CelebrationAnother devotional from the road to EmmausMany people have felt the exhaustion of depression.  Sometimes it can be a chemical imbalance that needs medication to fix.  Other times it may be discouragement from something that just seems to knock the wind out of your sails.  Intense emotions of sorrow can make it hard to eat, and sleep, your whole world just comes to a grind...  Read More

HOW COULD I FORGET?Another devotional from the road to EmmausLuke 24:21  “But we had hoped that he was the one to redeem Israel. Yes, and besides all this, it is now the third day since these things happened.”The disciples were hiding, they were confused and feeling hopeless.  Knowing Jesus was crucified left them in what some call “the fog of despair”.  For some people, a long walk can help clear...  Read More

NOW I CAN SEE!(Thoughts from the road to Emmaus)Luke 24:30-35 (NLT)  As they sat down to eat, he took the bread and blessed it. Then he broke it and gave it to them.  Suddenly, their eyes were opened, and they recognized him. And at that moment he disappeared!  They said to each other, “Didn’t our hearts burn within us as he talked with us on the road and explained the Scriptures to us?”  And with...  Read More

When we focus on God's character, we see life's problems differently. Truth helps our confidence grow!  Read More

As Doc said, “We are inviting guests into this 'home' to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ to all who arrive here.” How do we reflect that with the people that we know?  Read More