Last night I was rummaging around in the cupboard looking for the Double Stuf Oreos.  When I couldn’t find them I said, “Shannon, where are the Oreo cookies.  She said, “I didn’t buy any but I did get you some rice cakes and Nutella.” I am not making this up. First, I don’t like rice … Continue reading Daily Devotional April 28, 2017 →

Yesterday at the church, Laura rushed into my office and said, “There’s a man at the door wanting to know where the funeral is but I know it’s not here because you don’t look that good.”I explained that we did not have a funeral scheduled and then I asked what she meant by saying I … Continue reading Daily Devotional for April 28, 2021 →

According to my phone, I am incredibly popular.  In fact, I am so popular that everyone wants to talk to me.  It has become a real burden.Yesterday, I got a call from Judy wanting to renew the maintenance warranty on a truck I no longer own.  Jack called to tell me his company would be … Continue reading Daily Devotional for April 27, 2021 →

Mike sent the following story.  I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. "A young boy came to Sunday school late. His teacher knew that he was usually very prompt and asked him if anything was wrong. The boy replied that he was going to go fishing, but his dad told him that … Continue reading Daily Devotional April 26, 2021 →

After retiring from the University of Mary Hardin Baylor, where he served as the Vice President of Student and Spiritual Life, Dr. Bradley worked for a local funeral home.He told me of a time when there was a funeral in a Catholic church.  He was speaking with the priest and was curious about the fount … Continue reading Daily Devotional for April 23, 2021 →

While on vacation, I noticed a neighbor was reworking a long barbwire fence.  He was replacing all the wooden posts that had rotted out through the years.He has a tractor with a post hole digger but, when you are a one-man show, it’s not the easiest thing to use.I am blessed to have the equipment … Continue reading Daily Devotional for April 22, 2021 →

I serve a congregation filled with fascinating characters.  I wouldn’t have it any other way. One of these characters is Adrian.  Every weekday, when she receives the Daily Devotional, she reads it, proofs it, makes what she sees as necessary corrections, and then sends it to her adult children.  That’s right – Adrian “corrects” any … Continue reading Daily Devotional April 21, 2021 →

Yesterday evening, I drove to Riesel to look at some cows I was thinking about buying.  I met the old, weathered looking rancher and we walked to the pens.  After looking for quite some time, I selected two. Loading the cows was an adventure because they decided they didn't want to get into the trailer.  … Continue reading Daily Devotional April 20, 2021 →

Last week, on April 14, 2021, Bernard (Bernie) Lawrence Madoff died.  He was 82 years old.  Sadly, very few, if any, mourned his passing.  Known for his Midas touch, the disgraced former chairman of the NASDAQ stock market and investment guru, swindled thousands of unwitting investors and charities out of an estimated $17.5 billion dollars.  … Continue reading Daily Devotional April 19, 2021 →

Earlier this week, hundreds of our church members were confused by a text that looked like it had come from me.  It said, “Hi, Hope you are staying safe?  I need you to do something for me.  Please text me back as soon as you get this message.  Thanks, Pastor Tom Robbins.”When one of our … Continue reading Daily Devotional for April 16, 2021 →