Years ago, Shannon, whose middle name is Jackhammer, decided that I should write a devotional for each day of the season of Lent.  Knowing that Shannon was not going to give up – EVER – I decided it was in my best interest to do what she told me to.What started as a small number … Continue reading Daily Devotional for March 16, 2021 →

The worldwide pandemic, huge unemployment numbers, Antifa, Proud Boys, the storming of the Capital, the epic failure of Texas' electrical grid, riots in Portland, Republicans and Democrats at war with each other, a recall effort in California, a monstrous snow storm in the Rockies, a Saudi prince implicated in a barbaric murder and not held … Continue reading Daily Devotional March 15, 2021 →

Yesterday, I got a call from my oldest daughter.  She was not happy.Lindsey works for an insurance agency.  Needless to say, after the ice storm ground Texas to a halt, caused massive electrical blackouts, and burst water pipes, her business has been working overtime to provide for all her customers.She was overwhelmed by the blatant … Continue reading Daily Devotional for March 11, 2021 →

A few days ago, Mike sent the following story with the preface, “This one could be dangerous to use, but couldn’t resist sharing with you.” I was intrigued.  Once I read the story, I knew Mike was right.  Here we go…… “Jimmy was sent to prison for his crimes but he told the warden he … Continue reading Daily Devotional March 10, 2021 →

Sunday, in the sermon, I asked all the married couples to raise their hands.  Laura immediately raised her hand but David only raised his hand high enough for me to see the tops of his fingers.  I still don’t know what that meant.But the couple that really got my attention was Mike and Kathy.  They’ve … Continue reading Daily Devotional for March 9, 2021 →

A few weeks ago, we were digging out from a record breaking ice storm.  It was a miserable experience and there were times I wondered if it would ever end.  Last week, I found a snake on our back porch.  Considering the terrible cold spell we just went through, I was surprised snakes were already … Continue reading Daily Devotional March 8, 2021 →

Today, I will conduct a funeral.  I do a lot of them.  Sometimes the circumstances are incredibly sad.  Sometimes, they aren't.  Most of the time, they are a combination of the two. Today's funeral will be a true celebration because Alzheimer's disease did not have the final say, God did.  Having said that, there will … Continue reading Daily Devotional March 5, 2021 →

For the last three days and nights, I have either been in interviews for the Board of Ministry of the Central Texas Conference, or preparing for them.  There was a lot of information to digest, never-ending papers to read, sermons to review, and questions to ask.  And while most of the time, the candidates for … Continue reading Daily Devotional March 4, 2021 →

Rerun of Daily Devotional March 3, 2017 Dick sent me the following story.  It is exactly what Christians believe: Perspective...A minister was attending a men’s breakfast. He asked one of the older farmers in attendance to say the prayer that morning.  The farmer began, “Lord, I hate buttermilk.” The pastor opened one eye and wondered … Continue reading Daily Devotional March 3, 2021 →

Rerun of 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 Daily Devotional March 2, 2021 →