Can Christians Be Sad?

Can Christians Be Sad?

by Rev Douglas Brauner Even Jesus experienced unhappy emotions. You can listen to today’s devotion by clicking on this SoundCloud link. How do you test a new camera? You take it out into your backyard, and shoot a roll of film. I have many pictures that I’ve taken in my backyard. I’ve used some of […]

Awaiting the Rain

Awaiting the Rain

by Steve Nickodemus It will come… You can listen to today’s devotion by clicking on this SoundCloud link. “See … how patient he is for the autumn and spring rains.  You, too, be patient and stand firm, because the Lord’s coming is near.” James 5:7-8 It had been a long hot dry summer in Oregon.  […]

Rain in the Desert

Rain in the Desert

God’s refreshing rain of grace falls on the wilderness of our lives. You can listen to today’s devotion by clicking on this SoundCloud link. At times we feel like we’re living in a desert. Events occur that suck the life out of us: a child gets tangled up in drugs, a spouse says they no longer love us, […]