Cleansed by the Cross

Cleansed by the Cross

by Victoria Heinecke Jesus’ death and resurrection have healed us. You can listen to today’s devotion by clicking on this SoundCloud link. “Surely he has borne our griefs     and carried our sorrows;” Isaiah 53:4a English Standard Version Hawai’i is famous for its enormous waves and pipeline formations in the winter, but the summer waves are also strong […]

The Load

The Load

by Victoria Heinecke Called to carry our neighbor’s burdens. You can listen to today’s devotion by clicking on this SoundCloud link. “Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is […]

Joy, an Island of Happiness?

Joy, an Island of Happiness?

by Pastor Douglas Brauner Joy Is Rooted in Intimacy with Jesus You can listen to today’s devotion by clicking on this SoundCloud link. “He was despised and rejected—a man of sorrows, acquainted with deepest grief. We turned our backs on him and looked the other way. He was despised, and we did not care.”  Isaiah […]