DeeVoted by Design Ministries

04/30/2026

04/19/2026

I see God in the faithful - "...of these, Love is the greatest, all you need is love." - 1 Corinthians 13 NIV

Be Still - 90 Devotions for the Hopeful Heart
by Cleere Cherry.

Day 50 Refuse to Be Realistic; Do the Impossible

Scripture Focus: Jeremiah 32:17 ESV

04/11/2026

At DeeVoted by Design Ministries, we believe in carrying one another through every season of life.

Today, we ask our community to join us in surrounding one very special woman with love, prayer, and support.

Our dear sister, Brandi Ortega Lopez, is currently walking through treatment after receiving an aggressive brain cancer diagnosis following emergency surgery late last month. Though her journey ahead will require strength, faith, and perseverance, one thing we know for certain is this—she does not walk it alone.

For years, Brandi has poured her love, time, and heart into others. She has been a source of encouragement, compassion, healing, and service to so many. And now, in her time of need, we have the opportunity to pour that same love back into her.

A fundraiser has been created in her honor called Rooted in Love: Brandi’s Legacy Grove 🌿💛

Its purpose is to help support her through treatment expenses while also helping fulfill a dream close to her heart—to one day have a peaceful piece of land where her family can gather, make memories, and continue building moments together for years to come.

As scripture reminds us:

“Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.” – Galatians 6:2

If you feel led, we invite you to support Brandi through prayer, donation, or simply by sharing her fundraiser with others.

Together, we can remind her that she is deeply loved, fully supported, and never alone.

💛 Donation Link: Click below.
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04/06/2026

Jesus did not just die. He was brutally tortured: In 1986, the American Medical Association published an article titled "The Physical Death of Jesus Christ". It details the entire process of Jesus' trial to His death on the cross.

In Luke 22, before Jesus is arrested, it is written that He was in great distress & sweating blood. Although rare, it is recognized as Hematidrosis, a condition caused by high levels of stress.

At the time, the crucifixion was considered the worst death for the worst of criminals. But this is not all Jesus faced. He endured whipping so severe that it tore the flesh from His body. He was beaten so horribly that His face was torn & His beard ripped.

A crown of thorns, 2-3 inches long cut deeply into His scalp. The leather whip used to flog Him had tiny iron balls & sharp bones. The balls caused internal injuries while the sharp bones ripped open His flesh. His skeletal muscles, veins, & bowels are exposed, causing major blood loss. Most men do not survive this kind of torture. After Jesus was severely flogged, He was forced to carry His cross while people mocked & spat on Him.

Crucifixion was a process meant to instill excruciating pain, creating a slow & agonizing death. Nails as long as 8 inches were driven into Jesus' wrists & feet. The Roman soldiers knew the tendons in the wrists would tear & break, forcing Jesus to use His back muscles to support Himself to breathe. Imagine the struggle, the pain, the courage...Jesus endured this reality for 3 hours!

The Gospel of John writes that after Jesus' death, a Roman soldier pierced His side with a spear & blood & water came out. Scientists explain that from hypovolemic shock, the rapid heart rate causes fluid to gather in the sack around the lungs & heart. The accumulation of fluid in the membrane around the heart is called a Pericardial effusion & the lungs is called a pleural effusion.

To the world, Christianity is as foolish as it can get. They believe it's for the weak. But when you are confronted by the reality of the cross, it's clearly not a pretty sight. It is brutal & horrific.

This is the weight Jesus carried. The weight of the sins of the world, all so that we can live. God's wrath is fully satisfied in Jesus. This is what it took. Repent & believe! Jesus is “God among us” in the flesh. Jesus is our Savior. Jesus loves you so much that He went through this spiritual and physical punishment for your sins and mine.

Jesus is the LORD, Almighty God, Everlasting Father.

Thank You, Jesus.