Mark sent these nine questions answered by children.  They are too good not to share.  Sometimes you just have to laugh:DECIDING WHO TO MARRY:1 . You got to find somebody who likes the same stuff. Like, if you like sports, she should like it that you like sports, and she should keep the chips and dip … Continue reading Daily Devotional September 16, 2020 →

Shannon has a horse named Hope.  For the last year, we have been taking Hope to A&M for surgery and chemotherapy.  It has been a grueling process both for Hope and Shannon.  There is no guarantee that Hope will be cured.  Two of her three eyelids have had a tremendous amount of tissue removed.  There … Continue reading Daily Devotional September 15, 2020 →

Andrew is a bright, young attorney in our church.  I've always thought he was really intelligent.  While I wouldn't hesitate to have Andrew represent me in court, I am pretty sure I would never go to him for marital advice. Andrew is participating in B90 (Reading the Bible in 90 Days).  He has come across some … Continue reading Daily Devotional September 14, 2020 →

Rerun of Devotional for September 18, 2014 On Tuesday, I had the privilege of preaching in a revival at Central United Methodist Church in Fayetteville, Arkansas.  My brother, John, had invited each Robbins pastor to preach at the revival.  My favorite part of the trip was spending time with John but interacting with that congregation … Continue reading Daily Devotional September 11, 2020 →

Is it just me or is the world getting to be a more depressing place?  The news is continually filled with conflict.Brexit is a looming disaster?  Republicans and Democrats would rather shoot each other than work together.  Oregon, California, and Washington are facing monstrous wildfires that are killing people, destroying homes, and ruining businesses.  The … Continue reading Daily Devotional September 10, 2020 →

Annalee is a three year old, little girl in our church.  She has my heart. Monday night, Annalee seemed to be having a hard time.  Her mother said, “Annalee, what’s wrong?”  Annalee sighed and said, “I’m tired of being beautiful.”  Melissa said, “I can see how that would be exhausting for you.”Poor Annalee has just discovered … Continue reading Daily Devotional September 9, 2020 →

Daily Devotional September 8, 2020 Yesterday, for Labor Day, I labored.  I spent the entire day welding up a pipe fence.  It is one of those projects that I can only get to in my spare time, which means it is taking forever to complete.  At this rate, I expect Jesus to return before I … Continue reading Daily Devotional September 8, 2020 →

Daily Devotional for September 4, 2020 Rerun of Daily Devotional September 8, 2017Jane is one of the volunteer receptionists at the church.  I call them babysitters because these wonderful volunteers have to work with the church staff and me – enough said.Yesterday, when Jane wasn’t answering phones, I said, “I need you to write a … Continue reading →

Yesterday morning, I woke up as thunder boomed in the distance and flashes of lightning raced across the sky. The rain was pouring down out of dark, ominous clouds. It was truly beautiful. This was the perfect way to celebrate my birthday because it rarely, if ever, rains on the second day of September. I … Continue reading Daily Devotional September 3, 2020 →

Yesterday, I discovered, after serving as the senior pastor of our church almost fifteen years, I am a complete and total failure.It all started after the staff meeting, when Susan told me someone had called asking to speak to me.  She said he had identified himself as a local attorney and he was not a … Continue reading Daily Devotional September 2, 2020 →