Rerun of Daily Devotional February 28, 2015 A friend in the church sent this to me earlier in the week. I hope it gives you the same joy it gave me. “I was getting ready for bed last night at 11, filling our cups with ice water for our night stands next to our bed, … Continue reading February 28, 2020 →

Yesterday was Ash Wednesday. That meant we were in overdrive. With two separate locations for Drive-by Ashes, the morning Children’s Chapel, the regular Chapel Service, church vans driving all over the Temple/Belton area picking up children, a worship service for the afternoon Children’s Programming, the Scouts preparing the church-wide dinner, and the large evening Ash … Continue reading February 27, 2020 →

Rerun of Daily Devotional February 14, 2018 Tom L. sent the following devotional. I think it is very appropriate for Ash Wednesday. I agree with everything Tom said, except the very last line. That’s when he really goofed it up. I pray you get as much out of Tom’s devotional as I did. These are … Continue reading February 26, 2020 →

Shannon and I have a Hereford named Hereford. That’s because she’s the only Hereford we own. She has the best disposition and gives us breathtakingly beautiful calves. Last Saturday, Hereford went into labor. I checked on her continually throughout the day, but the baby never came. Sunday morning, I took out the dogs at 4:00. … Continue reading February 25, 2020 →

My favorite part of worship is the Children's Time. That's because I never know what is going to happen. Yesterday was a good example. It has caused a real dilemma. As the children and I talked about what to give up for Lent, I explained that I was giving up kale chips. I went on … Continue reading February 24, 2020 →

Rerun of Daily Devotional February 16, 2018 Last Sunday I preached the perfect sermon. If you don’t believe me, just ask me. The opening illustration was brilliant, the transitions were smooth, the scripture passages were great and it was the ultimate example of Wesleyan theology. It couldn’t have been better. I spoke about Jesus temptation … Continue reading February 21, 2020 →

Lent begins next week. I hate Lent. And even though I can’t find it in the Bible, I’m pretty sure God hates Lent. If anyone ever tells you they like Lent, they have some serious issues that need to be controlled with medication. But there is a problem with hating Lent. Even though I don’t … Continue reading February 20, 2020 →

Mike sent me the following story with this comment: “Rife with potential!” He was right. There was a lady who lived by herself. One day she came home and found her house was being robbed and the robber was still there! Well, this lady was very well versed in the Bible and so she shouted … Continue reading February 19, 2020 →

Shannon loves to change and rearrange and as long as she doesn't change or rearrange husbands, I'm good with it. Yesterday, I was off for President's Day, so we did what we always do, we went to Lowes. As soon as we got to the store, I went to the tool section and Shannon went … Continue reading February 18, 2020 →

Rerun from Daily Devotional February 4, 2016 A few days ago, John dropped by the church with a list that his wife really wanted me to see. I’m glad he did. “12 Reasons Why I as a Pastor Have Decided To Quit Attending Sporting Events The coach never came to visit me.Every time I went, … Continue reading February 14, 2020 →