Actors Dax Shepard and Kristen Bell have it all.  Fame, wealth, a good marriage, two healthy children, thriving careers on both the big and small screens, and a very popular podcast, have made them the envy of many.  It looks like they have everything.  But never think someone's life is perfect.  That is never the … Continue reading Daily Devotional October 15, 2020 →

Last Sunday was our first Sunday for in-house worship.  It was wonderful.The choir from the University of Mary-Harden Baylor was incredible.  Our volunteers and worship team did their usual magnificent job.  And of course, the sermon was so good that I am certain the angels in heaven were crying.After worship ended, Amy introduced me to … Continue reading Daily Devotional October 14, 2020 →

Yesterday, Shannon and I went to Lowe's to buy some more PVC pipe for the pumpkin patch's watering system. Once we got the parts we needed, I said, "Let's walk through the tool section."  There, I found a two-pack of adjustable wrenches that I had to have. When Shannon saw me put the wrenches in … Continue reading Daily Devotional October 13, 2020 →

Daily Devotional October 12, 2020 Buzz sent the following email on Common Sense.  I do not know if it is true but it made me think.  That doesn't happen very often.  I hope it does the same for you. An Obituary printed in the London Times....... Brilliant!! Today we mourn the passing of a beloved … Continue reading Daily Devotional October 12, 2020 →

Rerun of Daily Devotional February 6, 2017 Some friends had invited Shannon and me to stay for a week in Hilton Head, South Carolina.  So we made the two hard day’s drive to the Owner’s Club, unpacked, and quickly fell asleep. The next day we were experiencing the sights of Hilton Head when my wonderful … Continue reading Daily Devotional October 9, 2020 →

One of my major goals in life has been to make sure the children in our church love me more than their own parents.  And because of a giant bowl of candy and a refrigerator filled with Popsicles, I was well on my way to making it happen.Day after day, when our Mother’s Day Out … Continue reading Daily Devotional October 8, 2020 →

This is my Goldilocks time of year.  It’s not too hot.  It’s not too cold.  It’s just right.I really do love this time of year because it is a wonderful reprieve from the fiery furnace days of August.  Sadly, it won’t last forever.In a few months, I will be whining and complaining about freezing to … Continue reading Daily Devotional October 7, 2020 →

In 1985, Bruce Springsteen released the incredibly popular song, Glory Days. It is about people focusing on their past, their glory days, instead of the future.  They want to return to what was, instead of living in the present and moving into the future.  But what we know is that's a mistake. As Sodom burned, … Continue reading Daily Devotional October 6, 2020 →

Because of an unreliable internet connection and some technical issues that are far above my ability to understand, we had to record the worship service in the Family Life and Worship Building on Saturday afternoon.  But when it was time to start the worship service, I noticed too much action around the audio/visual control booth. … Continue reading Daily Devotional October 5, 2020 →

Warning!  The following devotional contains graphic imagery.  Reader discretion advised.One of the fascinating things about our congregation is that I always learn more from them than they learn from me.  Here are three different comments that highlight yesterday’s adventure in the church office.During a conversation on reopening the sanctuary, Pastor Brian asked about having a … Continue reading Daily Devotional October 1, 2020 →