According to the weather reports, it is supposed to rain all day and then into tomorrow.  This is good because we desperately need the rain and it gives me a chance to see if all my efforts helped with a huge problem. I have one tank that never runs dry.  It is fed by a … Continue reading Daily Devotional December 30, 2020 →

Christmas morning was absolutely beautiful.  It was the calm, peaceful experience that I hoped for after the joyous chaos of Christmas Eve. As I sat by the kitchen window, drinking a hot cup of coffee, and looking out over the pasture, the phone rang.  It was Pastor Kit calling to wish us a Merry Christmas.  … Continue reading Daily Devotional December 29, 2020 →

Buzz sent the following jokes.  In 2019, I would not have understood any of them.  Now, I get it.  I cannot wait for 2021 to arrive. Tomorrow is the National Homeschool Tornado Drill.  Lock your kids in the basement until you give the all clear.  You’re welcome.  2019: Stay away from negative people. 2020: Stay … Continue reading Daily Devotional December 28, 2020 →

Every Christmas, I try to get Shannon an extra special gift.  When we were first married, it was easy because she has always been a big fan of jewelry.  Sadly, she only has ten fingers, two ears, one neck and two wrists.  There’s nowhere else for jewelry, except a nose ring, and I’m pretty sure … Continue reading Daily Devotional December 24, 2020 →

Mike sent a great story.  I hope it makes you smile. A man writing at the post office desk was approached by an older fellow with a postcard in his hand. The old man said, "Sir, I'm sorry to bother you but could you address this post card for me? My arthritis is acting up … Continue reading Daily Devotional December 23, 2020 →

Yesterday, as I worked on the sermon for Christmas Eve, Melissa walked into my office.  I said, "I am worried about Christmas Eve because the sermon is going to be shorter than usual.  There's probably going to be rioting in the streets.  What do you think?" At that moment, Melissa looked like a deer caught … Continue reading Daily Devotional December 22, 2020 →

Yesterday morning, I arrived at the church at 6:30. I saw that Pastor Brian's car was already in the parking lot. When I walked into Dennis Hall, I saw Pastor Brian in the break room making coffee. This was a big no-no because I am the only one allowed to make the office coffee. In … Continue reading Daily Devotional December 21, 2020 →

On Wednesday, CNN reported that the City of Paris is being fined for violating the “Sauvadet law,” because they have too many women in management positions.  That’s right.  In a world where women still struggle to be seen as equal to men, France, which I’ve always considered a fairly progressive country, is telling Paris they … Continue reading Daily Devotional December 18, 2020 →

Two thousand years ago, political conspiracies were everywhere.  People lived under the constant threat of violence, hunger, poverty, and illness.  The world was a tired, angry place.Today, political conspiracies are everywhere.  People live under the constant threat of violence, hunger, poverty, and illness.  The world is a tired, angry place.Two thousand years ago, something changed.On … Continue reading Daily Devotional December 16, 2020 →

Daily Devotional December 15, 2020 With the stressors of COVID-19, a contested presidential election, large lines at food banks, a national government more concerned about partisan positions than helping those in need, and millions of scared people on the verge of eviction, laughter is in short supply. I truly believe laughter is one of God's … Continue reading Daily Devotional December 15, 2020 →