Weekly Devo: Hope in the 11th Hour

Weekly Devo: Hope in the 11th Hour

His life was simple, but it wasn’t easy. It began on the cusp of the Depression along French Creek, deep in the hollers of West Virginia, a land whose beauty belies the harsh realities of mountain living. Nine siblings made for lots of playmates but little extra for...
Weekly Devo: Surprise Savior

Weekly Devo: Surprise Savior

The black and white, aerial photo of a suburban Los Angeles neighborhood was time-stamped “Monday, June 7, 1948, 2:30 PM.” The caption marveled that there was not a single automobile visible on the streets: of the sixty or more homes in the picture, only one had a car...
Weekly Devo: Newsflash!

Weekly Devo: Newsflash!

NIMBY is an acronym for the phrase “Not In My Back Yard.” It describes opposition by residents to a proposal for a new development close to them; opposing residents themselves are sometimes called “Nimbies.” And now in local news: The Refuge, a ministry committed to...
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Support The Refuge

A few minutes of your time this week can help change many lives forever. We have personally witnessed the transforming power of Jesus Christ released into the lives of men who struggle with drugs and alcohol after a time of discipleship at The Refuge. The Refuge is a...
Weekly Devo: Grey Skies & Good Food

Weekly Devo: Grey Skies & Good Food

I was on vacation this week and hoping to spend some time studying and preparing for today’s message. Wednesday was gray and dreary, the clouds were full of rain and mist, and the lawn was wet with the smell of fall. It was the kind of day when you just want to cover...