Earlier this week, Shannon sent me the following meditative article entitled: THAT’S NOT MY JOB! At first, it made my brain hurt but then I got it. I hope you get it too: THAT’S NOT MY JOB!This is a story about four people named: Everybody, Somebody, Anybody and Nobody. There was an important job to … Continue reading February 13, 2020 →

Last year, some of the women in the church were meeting in the large classroom in Dennis Hall. Even though I had asked on previous occasions that they keep the door locked for security purposes, they listened to me with the same enthusiasm they do every Sunday morning. In other words, they didn’t hear a … Continue reading February 12, 2020 →

Yesterday, Pete, Melissa, and I sat in the breakroom during lunch. Pete was eating soup. I was eating brown rice and spinach. I really wasn’t paying attention to what Melissa was eating because I knew it would be weird. As we sat there visiting, Melissa reached into her lunch bag, pulled out a can of … Continue reading February 11, 2020 →

This week is Valentine's Day. As usual, cards, candy, and jewelry will be given as gifts of love and affection. In addition, in the Robbins' house, grandchildren are given stuffed animals and other goodies. It's a great day. But it does seem strange to me that we have to intentionally set aside a day to … Continue reading February 10, 2020 →

Rerun from Daily Devotional February 6, 2018 Mike sent me the following story. It is too good not to use. John was on his deathbed and gasped pitifully, “Give me one last request, dear,” he said. “Of course, John,” his wife said softly. “Six months after I die,” John said, “I want you to marry … Continue reading February 7, 2020 →

Mark sent the following summary of the Bible. It is written by a sixth grader. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. The Children's Bible in a Nutshell In the beginning, which occurred near the start, there was nothing but God, darkness, and some gas. The Bible says, "The Lord thy God … Continue reading February 6, 2020 →

While I am not a fan of meetings, I have to admit that if there is one meeting I do like, it’s our church staff meeting. That’s because I am sitting in a room filled with people who truly know their purpose in this world. Also, there’s always a lot of laughter. Yesterday, even though … Continue reading February 5, 2020 →

This past weekend, Shannon and I hooked up our travel trailer and drove to the Huntsville State Park. We were celebrating my nephew's wedding at the First United Methodist Church of Huntsville. Because of the beautiful wedding, weather, reception, and the breathtaking camping spot, the weekend couldn't have been any better. One of the things … Continue reading February 3, 2020 →